For high school juniors and seniors, springtime means college entrance exam time. Scores from the ACT and SAT are the current measure for student acceptance for many U.S. colleges and universities. In recent years, admissions policies have started including other student records and talents in more of a holistic application process. [Read more…]
How to Help Your Teen with Homework
You know the situation.
Your teen comes to you with a calculus problem or a grammar question or a science equation. He's frustrated and can't figure it out. You haven't done homework problems like this in 20 to 30 years. You're at a loss. You might even have that deer-in-the-headlights look. [Read more…]
6 Back-to-School Student Motivation Tips
It's time to fight those dreary after-Christmas blues.
It's hard, for sure, after a vacation from homework to get back into the learning groove (both for parents and students). Even if you only had a few days off for the holidays, the change in your student's schedule can be enough to throw everything out of whack. [Read more…]
Why Not to Make New Year’s Resolutions
Seriously, how many people keep New Year's resolutions? Not many. Although 40-50% of the public make resolutions on January 1, the fact is 33% won't even make it until the end of January before they break them, according to a New York Times article. [Read more…]
Student Relaxation Ideas for Christmas Break
Christmas break is the perfect time students to relax, whether you attend online school or not. A few free weeks without homework and classes feels like a ticket to freedom to those students who've been studying hard for semester finals. [Read more…]
It’s Time for Your Mid-semester Checkup!
It’s nearly the end of October! You know what that time means. Yes, it’s about mid-semester time. You’ve officially made it through half of your semester courses and a quarter of the way through your full-year courses.
Truly, the first four to six weeks of your courses are the most important, and you’ve made it through them. By now you should be in a rhythm of studying, class work, and help from your teacher. [Read more…]
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