
A Parent's Guide to ACT Test Day
Hi guys, as you know, your kids have been working hard the past few weeks to get ready for their ACT exam in June and July. The ACT can make for both a stressful and long Saturday for students. Studies consistently show that managing stress is the one of the key factor in students achieving their goal score on test day. We’ve shared our tips with our students for how to manage stress on test day; however, we also have several suggestions for how parents can help support stude

The Do's and Don'ts of your Junior Summer
Summer is almost upon us and many of my students -- particularly my Junior students -- are already stressing about how they should spend their summer. On one hand, they want to relax with their friends, go to the beach, catch up on the latest Netflix series. On the other, they want to make sure they do everything they can to boost their resume before applying to colleges. And, oh yeah, maybe they should get a jump on their college apps. Or prep for one last shot at the ACT. A