If your child is struggling academically, you know that your first call should be to a GAMECHANGER tutor. Because that is what will help them build skills, confidence and preparedness.  There's one piece a lot of families miss: what's actually happening in a child’s body when the pressure hits.... Yoga is one of the best tools for that.

Choosing a major is a strategy that should be cultivated over the first three years of high school. You might not know what you want to do, but you should know where your strengths lie.  Admissions officers are trying to figure out whether your academic record, extracurricular involvement, and intellectual curiosity support the major you've selected.

Decluttering and Organizing are often thought of as practical tasks — sorting, discarding, and finding a place for everything.....But when approached with awareness and intention, tidying can become something much deeper – a way of learning how to tune-in to ourselves and reconnect with what truly brings us joy. The kind of joy that helps us feel grateful. The kind of joy that reminds us what truly matters in life.

Most significantly, the SATs and ACTs  are the great equalizers. Since grading in high school varies significantly across the country, standardized tests offer a uniform benchmark for evaluating students academically. Additionally, standardized testing removes opinions, which are often vulnerable to socioeconomic bias. While the personal statement/common application essay tells a student’s story, supplemental essays provide colleges with a better understanding regarding why a student wants a spot at a school and what a student has to offer the campus community. They provide a chance to expand on specific interests and passions. 

Guest blog by Charles Wilson For many families considering a move to Westchester County, buying a home is about much more than …

Over the past year, colleges went “old school” -  back to the pre-pandemic days during which many colleges and universities, especially the smaller and mid-sized schools, tracked “demonstrated interest.” So, more than ever, demonstrating interest at students’ top choice colleges can make a marked difference.