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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When Does Your Child Need a Tutor?
Getting tutoring services for a child is becoming more and more common. The competitive nature of college applications and increasing pressure to get high grades pushes parents into finding additional help. Tutoring is sought for many reasons. Some of the most common reasons are to improve report card performance and to prepare for standardized, or … Read more
Can Eating Candy Make You Stupid?
It just might, according to a UCLA study. Last night kids all over the country went out trick-or-treating and brought home piles of candy. Besides the obvious health issues with eating large quantities of candy like obesity and diabetes, all that sugar may have an impact on your child’s ability to think, something your child’s … Read more
How Boys and Girls Learn Differently
There are undoubtedly many differences between boys and girls. They play differently, they communicate differently, they act differently, and they like different things. But arguably one of the biggest differences between boys and girls is the way they learn. As a parent or educator, understanding the way children learn is crucial to promoting their academic … Read more
What’s the Difference Between a Private and Independent School?
Many parents ask whether or not “private” and “independent” schools are the same thing? Here’s the skinny: A “private” school refers to any school that does not receive public funding from its state government. Within the private school world, there are several sub-categories. Parochial schools are schools linked directly to a Catholic diocese. These schools … Read more
3 Myths About Independent School
There are many myths surrounding private schools (sometimes called independent schools), partly because so much has changed over the past 20 years. Previously, these schools were seen as elitist, expensive, and unapproachable, but times have changed. In working with many families looking for options outside of the public school system, I’ve found that there are … Read more
What’s a “Good” Score on the SAT?
When parents call our office to arrange for SAT tutoring, they often ask, “What does my child need on the SAT to get into her dream school?” The answer differs from student to student based on her aspirations, but one thing remains true, the SAT is one of the most stressful aspects of the college … Read more