Guest Author Needless to say, having administered the SSAT test to hundreds of students in the Northern Virginia area, I get asked about SSAT scores… a lot! And of the questions about the SSAT I usually receive, among the most common include: “What score does my child need to get into ____ school?” “What should my daughter … Read more
When it comes to helping students with college entrance exams, organizing homework folders and binders, or studying for Algebra II, Nana Abrefah can do it all. Since October 2016, Nana has worked with students prepare for their upcoming ACT and SAT exams, improve grades in Algebra II and Pre-Calculus, and helped younger students straighten up … Read more
Let’s face it, getting our kids to do things they don’t want to do is tiresome. It can end up in a handful of ways: tears, arguments, or yelling. We often just throw our hands up and admit defeat. Although this can happen with just about any academic subject, we see it frequently with reading … Read more
Congratulations to Katie Lauer for being selected as our July Tutor of the Month! We are so excited to work with her! Katie’s Bio: Katie Lauer began tutoring with Educational Connections in May 2016 and works with elementary school students on reading and writing. Katie graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree … Read more
Even though it’s summer, instead of spending your days watching Netflix and lounging by the pool, your time would be best spent by taking some time to prepare for upcoming college application essays. Don’t wait until September or October when you are stressed out with homework, sports, and other extra-curricular activities. Now is the time to … Read more