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Kate Hackett
- Oct 11
- 2 min
Let's Create An Effective Study Plan
When kids tell me they studied, my first question is always, "Okay. How?" because 99% of the time, the way students think they should...
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Kate Hackett
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Just How Effective Is Online Tutoring?
New research shows that online tutoring can, in fact, be very effective! As parents and teachers alike search for ways to help navigate...
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Kate Hackett
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Be The Best Student You Can Be This Year With These Steps
Maybe you had a rough spring term last year. Maybe your whole school year was difficult; you struggled with motivation, with...
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Kate Hackett
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Keeping Academically Ahead During The Teacher Shortage
It's been a very tough few years for both teachers and kids. We've talked extensively about the Covid Slide and how to make sure your...
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Kate Hackett
- Feb 7
- 2 min
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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