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Category Archives: Study Skills
Confidence and Academics
Many parents encourage high self-esteem in their children—and they should! Self-esteem is how favorably a person regards him or herself. However, studies show there is actually little to no correlation between self-esteem and academic performance. Boosting confidence, on the other … Continue reading
How to Be a Better Test-Taker
The Reality Many capable, hard-working students perform poorly on exams because they’ve overtaxed their “working memory” – mental scratchpad on which we combine information from our long-term memory with the specific of the problem in front of us, in the … Continue reading
Private School Entrance Exams: ISEE, SSAT, HSPT
If you are just beginning on the private school application journey, you may ask, what are these tests? How do they differ? How important are they? Here’s a short overview: The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is the most common … Continue reading
Starting School? How’s it Going?
Whether you just started Kindergarten like Prince George, or 11th grade, here are a a few tips that will keep you on the road to a smooth school year. Organization is key. A designated study space will go a long … Continue reading
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Want to go to an Ivy League?
“The path to the Ivy League is most successfully traveled through exclusive private schools,” according to CBS Market Watch. In fact, their research showed that of the 100 U.S. high schools sending the highest percentage of students to Harvard, Yale … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Coaching, ACT, college applications, college essay, College Planning, ISEE, los angeles independent schools, Los Angeles tutoring, Parents, Private School Admission, SAT prep, Study Skills, Test Prep ACT or SAT, Tutoring, Uncategorized
Tagged ACT, college admissions, college application essay, college pplications, get into Harvard, help your student, Independent schools, Ivy League, ivy leagues, preparing for college, private schools, SAT, tips school, tutoring
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Building Confidence and Resiliency in Young Learners
The transition into kindergarten can be difficult. But ultimately, building a foundation of confidence and resiliency will equip children with the mindset, motivation, and capability to succeed in school. Continue reading
Posted in Early Elementary, Early Learners, Kindergarten Prep, los angeles independent schools, Parents, Private School Admission, Study Skills
Tagged Back to school, Coping Skills, education, elementary school, homeschool, kindergarten, motivation, preschool, private schools, stress, study skills
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Skills Every 18 Year Old Needs
As parents, when our child encounters frustration or anxiety, our first instinct is to swoop in and solve the problem. This need to protect, however well intended, has created a generation of children without coping skills. Let’s hear from an … Continue reading
Is Your Child Ready for Back to School?
On average, students who don’t engage in summer learning lose the equivalent of two months’ worth of grade-level math and reading skills, according to the National Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University. “What I worry about a lot … Continue reading
Gifted Children Need Support
Gifted children frequently encounter less academic support at school than children at the opposite end of the spectrum. Why is it that gifted children are not always given as much instructional support as children with learning difficulties? Adam Caller, educator … Continue reading
How to Set Up a Home Literacy Environment
Have you ever thought of the little steps you could do to enrich your child’s literacy skills at home? Here are eight excellent strategies proven to motivate your early learner. These strategies can be implemented at home in addition to … Continue reading
Posted in Early Elementary, Kindergarten Prep, Los Angeles tutoring, Private School Admission, Study Skills, Tutoring
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