Do I Even Need To Take The SAT or ACT?
I get it: it's been a really tough few years and a lot of schools have gone test-optional. So the big question you're probably asking...
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Kate Hackett
- Jan 10
- 1 min
We're All Still Fighting The Covid Slide
COVID-19 and all its variants are still with us; teachers are overwhelmed and kids are in danger of slipping. I wrote a few months ago...
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Kate Hackett
- Nov 19, 2021
- 1 min
Happy Thanksgiving!
It's almost Thanksgiving here in the States, which means a little bit of a break is on the way. Kids are usually finished with their...
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Kate Hackett
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min
How to ACE Your Midterms
It's midterm season and you don't want to get caught off guard by the big mid-year exams! We've gathered some great tips for you to...
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Kate Hackett
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Self Care for Students
Being a student can be incredibly stressful; remember all those important test dates looming over you? All the pressure of social and...
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Kate Hackett
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
When to NOT Get a Tutor
These Sound Like You? DO NOT Get a Tutor! You don't need one! Whoa, whoa, whoa -- that's right. I'm telling you when to NOT get a tutor,...
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Kate Hackett
- Aug 9, 2021
- 2 min
When Should I Take the ACT / SAT?
We've prepared a full page of information the best time to take your ACT or SAT test. If you're wondering what the best schedule for your...
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Kate Hackett
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
5 Reasons Online Tutoring is Here to Stay
It's all too important to arm our children with all the best tools -- it's how we know they'll have fruitful adult lives and be prepared...
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Kate Hackett
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
How Can I Help My Child With Exam Stress?
From a first grade reading exam all the way through the BIG college application tests, exam stress is a real thing that kids have to...
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Kate Hackett
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
My Child Hates School, Could A Private Tutor Help?
Yes! Yes, yes, and yes again! I will caveat that you need to hit on the RIGHT private tutor; he or she needs to jive with your kid, but...
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Kate Hackett
- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
Helping Your Student with Organization
Organization is the absolute keystone to having a strong academic career. Here are a few quick things you can do with your child -- or if...
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Kate Hackett
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
Budget Friendly ACT Guide
Over the winter break, I spent some time brainstorming how to help prepare ALL students for the ACT exam. With that in mind, I've created...
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Kate Hackett
- Oct 27, 2020
- 1 min
Does My Elementary School Student Need a Tutor?
We know -- tutoring can be a big investment! It's part of why so many parents choose to wait until their student is in high school to pay...
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Kate Hackett
- Oct 20, 2020
- 2 min
Stop the Covid Slide
Don't let the Covid Slide wear you down!
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Kate Hackett
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
Help! My Child HATES Reading! Free tips for encouraging a love of reading
Check out four free tips about how to encourage a lifelong love of reading!
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Kate Hackett
- Oct 13, 2020
- 2 min
Combat Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month
It goes without saying that bullying is one of the most difficult things our kids can face. October is National Bullying Prevention Month...
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Kate Hackett
- Sep 23, 2020
- 3 min
AP History: Which Course is the Best Fit for You?
AP Euro! AP World! APUSH! AP Art history! Oh boy, there are a lot of history courses to choose from -- and I can only assume you have...
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Kate Hackett
- Sep 16, 2020
- 2 min
College Essay Writing - Mining Your Memory
Take that pressure off of yourself right now; it’s an essay. Yes, you want to put your best foot forward, but you also want to be yourself!
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Kate Hackett
- Sep 8, 2020
- 2 min
So your SAT or ACT keeps getting canceled...
Their standardized tests (SAT or ACT) have been canceled month after month after month. What are they going to do?
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Kate Hackett
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
Supplemental Classes for Growth
A dear friend of mine, Kelvin O'Bryant, has partnered with Perspectives to offer three classes for different age groups. In a time when...
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