At Educational Connections, we’re more than just a tutoring company.
We believe that every student, even the most accomplished ones, can use a little help with optimizing their study habits. For that reason, we incorporate skills like staying organized, planning ahead to reduce procrastination, and study techniques into most everything we do. We offer four services: Subject Tutoring, Executive Function Coaching, Test Prep, and College Consulting.
We meet students where they are. At Educational Connections, we have an outstanding tutoring program proven to fill in your child's learning gaps, keep them on track, improve executive function skills, and make parenthood a lot less stressful.
Solid test scores can make a big difference in whether students are admitted to the college or private school of their choice, even when tests are optional. Our tutors will help your child earn a higher score on high-stakes standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and SSAT.
Our Executive Function Coaching is a unique, research-based program to help your child master the skills they need to succeed in school and life. In this program, your child will learn how to get organized, manage their time well, study effectively, and stay motivated.
Our College Consultants will create a custom roadmap to college for your teen. Your student will learn how to position their unique interests, goals, and accomplishments to stand out in the competitive college admissions process.
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Yearlong versus Traditional Schools: Are Yearlong Schools the Answer to Closing the Achievement Gap?
Did you know that student can lose up to two months of academic gains over the summer? Imagine spending the first two months of each new school year trying to catch up and relearn what you learned last year. Sounds frustrating, right? It’s no surprise that this setback attributes to the achievement gap. Think about … Read more
Why You Should Avoid Doing a lot of Math on the SAT
When I used to tutor SAT prep, it was nails on a chalkboard to me when students said with despair, “I’m just bad at math.” “Right,” I would say. “You’re probably also bad at building bridges, dancing the lead in Swan Lake, and performing open heart surgery. Why? Because you haven’t properly learned and practiced … Read more
Three Tips for Helping Your Child Get Organized this Summer
How organized is your son or daughter? Be honest. Have you ever walked into his or her bedroom and been confronted by mounds of clothes, toys, and trinkets? Does your child’s backpack serve as a graveyard for papers and old hand-outs? Does your son or daughter bristle at the thought of keeping a calendar and … Read more
Planning for the SAT: Why You Need to Think about the Test Well Ahead of Time
If you’re panicking about SAT prep, stop! Well, actually, let me clarify: if your student isn’t taking the test for six more months, stop panicking. However, if your student is taking the test in a week and he hasn’t even so much as looked at a practice test, I hope you have a teenage savant … Read more
Are small class size and stellar writing programs important to you? Think about private high school.
I don’t recommend thinking about a private high school for your rising freshman unless you care about small class sizes, more individualized attention especially in writing, and solid college counseling. If those things aren’t a concern and your student thrives in a big school environment, private school might not be right. Here’s what a private … Read more