Test Prep Timeline: February 2019

Here’s what you should be thinking about as your child prepares for the SAT or ACT this year. Sophomores should be… Continuing to focus on grades. Although you can be thinking ahead about what your sophomore will need to do to get ready for the SAT/ACT next year, the best thing you can do right now … Read more

Just for Juniors: An SAT/ACT Tune-Up

Have a Junior that feels “so-so” about their first SAT or ACT performance this spring? Chances are, they’re registered for a second test coming up soon, and now is that critical time in-between tests where they can improve their score before sending in their applications. We’ve put together a short 4-session Test Prep Tune-Up package … Read more

The Do’s and Don’ts of report card reactions

Now that we have a perspective on how to interpret the grades that your child comes home with, the next question is: How should you react? If your child comes home with good grades… …it’s often a parent’s natural reaction to say things like: “Wow, that’s awesome! You’re just so smart. I always knew you were … Read more