Why summer reading is important

The other day I was sitting in a department meeting when my principal brought up our end-of-the-year schedule. As we discussed the items on the schedule he asked us to brainstorm ideas to encourage our students to read this summer. Essentially, he wanted us to come up with ideas to prevent our students from the

Sometimes, during the course of tutoring a high school student, the subject of future plans/college major comes up. Most of my students are interested in college, but some of them are unsure or confused as to which direction to take.  So here are a few suggestions to consider to help make the process a bit

Recently, a good friend of mine contacted me because she needed some information about accommodations for her special needs son who wants to take the SAT exam. She was not sure what, if any, accommodations he would qualify for during the exam. She also needed to know how to begin the process. I spoke with

Question:  Besides a tutor, what other academic resources are available for my child.  I get it. Hiring a tutor can be costly and you may not always get the results you wish. Well, at the risk of undermining myself, I thought that I would talk about other resources that are available to help your child

While tutoring students for the SAT exam, I am often asked, “What can we do as parents to better prepare our younger children for this exam?” To be honest, preparing for the SAT can be a years-long process, and the key is to start early. A early start can help your child feel more confident