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It's Almost Time For Finals! Are You Ready?
Finals week can be a stressful time for students, but with the right approach, you can make the most of your study time and achieve your...

Kate Hackett
May 3, 20232 min read
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Get Your Middle Schooler Ready For High School!
Middle school can be an exciting, but also a challenging time for students as they prepare to transition to high school. High school can...

Kate Hackett
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Test Prep Tips For Your Upcoming ACT And SAT Exams
The SAT and ACT are two of the most widely recognized college entrance exams, and preparing for them can be a daunting task. However,...

Kate Hackett
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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Are You Ready For Your AP Exams?
Advanced Placement (AP) tests are a crucial part of the high school experience for many students. These tests are designed to assess...

Kate Hackett
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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"I Hate Reading" - What Can You Do To Spark A Love Of Literature?
Reading can be a wonderful and enjoyable experience, but it's not always easy to find the time or motivation to do it. Here are a few...

Kate Hackett
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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Ten Easy Tips To Help You Study
Studying can be a daunting task, especially when there's a lot of material to cover. However, with the right approach, you can make the...

Kate Hackett
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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"The Teacher Is Just Bad" -- What Your Student Really Needs
As a parent, it can be frustrating to hear your student say "I don't understand what the teacher is saying." It's important to remember...

Kate Hackett
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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Get Ready For Spring!
Going back to school after winter break can be both exciting and daunting. On one hand, it’s a fresh start to a new semester and an...

Kate Hackett
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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What Makes A Great Tutor?
Personal tutoring gives a student an important touchstone that many schools today cannot provide. One on one, individualized attention...

Kate Hackett
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Sep 7, 20222 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Aug 24, 20221 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Aug 17, 20222 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Jan 10, 20221 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Nov 19, 20211 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Oct 5, 20212 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Sep 15, 20212 min read
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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,...

Kate Hackett
Aug 11, 20212 min read
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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...

Kate Hackett
Aug 9, 20212 min read
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