

How the Covid Generation Beats Back Coronavirus: 10 Ideas for Summer Tutoring Programs
10 Ideas for Summer Tutoring Programs 1) ACT and SAT prep 2) College application assistance + college study skills 3) Enroll in online replacement courses to replace low grades 4) Review concepts/skills unmastered during virtual learning 5) Prep for fall courses 6) Writing/Reading skill development 7) Math skill development 8) Science skill development 9) Online summer courses to meet college prerequisites or high school course requirements 10) Custom-make your own program wi


How the Covid Generation Beats Back Coronavirus: 10 Ideas for Summer Tutoring Programs
10 Ideas for Summer Tutoring Programs 1) ACT and SAT prep 2) College application assistance + college study skills 3) Finish incomplete spring courses 4) Review concepts/skills unmastered during lockdown 5) Prep for fall courses 6) Writing/Reading skill development 7) Math skill development 8) Science skill development 9) Online summer courses to meet college prerequisites or high school course requirements 10) Custom-make your own program with an individual tutor to meet you


Teens in Isolation: What experts say they need to get through Corona!
This article caught me eye as we continue to tutor isolated kids during the coronavirus school shut down in Minnesota: Why the Coronavirus Crisis Hits Teenagers Particularly Hard: Developmental Scientists Explain Particularly, this statement near the end of the article: Finally, without classmates within arm’s reach to grapple with challenges collaboratively, school performance is also likely to take a hit. And given that spending time with friends is the primary reason teena

Top Ten Tips For the February 25th ACT
To all hard working ACT students out there, we know that, for you, summer vacation and the ACT go together like Vikings and Packers fans. You have our sympathies here at ATT! Your test day this July might loom darkly over your sunniest summer plans. But remember that you have been steadily prepping for the big day, so a lot of the tough work is done. Good for you! And no matter how you feel overall about the JULY ACT, be happy and calm because your exam will soon be over. It


High School Note-Taking Skill Tips!
College bound high school students need to learn good note-taking skills. Sounds simple and obvious, but it kind of means they need to know how to skillfully scramble...and this takes practice! In other words, they need to accurately and quickly write down stuff in an organized way as a--sometimes boring--lecturer rattles off facts and theories. It also means they need to make their note taking a consistent habit from class to class. Today with all the different ways teachers

Top Ten Tips For The July 13th ACT Test Day
To all hard working ACT students out there, we know that, for you, summer vacation and the ACT go together like Vikings and Packers fans. You have our sympathies here at ATT! Your test day this July might loom darkly over your sunniest summer plans. But remember that you have been steadily prepping for the big day, so a lot of the tough work is done. Good for you! And no matter how you feel overall about the JULY ACT, be happy and calm because your exam will soon be over. It
Top Ten Tips For Your ACT Test Day
1. Relax Remember: Stress kills test scores. If you’re feeling anxious before the test, find a quiet place and take several calming breaths before you enter the test room. 2. Get moving In the morning before the test, make sure you wake your body up. Do a few stretches, shoot some hoops, take the dog for a quick walk, etc. If your body is awake, your mind will follow. 3. Eat breakfast Studies show that a quality breakfast boosts concentration and brainpower. Unless you’re a c
Top Ten Tips For Your ACT Test Day
1. Relax Remember: Stress kills test scores. If you’re feeling anxious before the test, find a quiet place and take several calming breaths before you enter the test room. 2. Get moving In the morning before the test, make sure you wake your body up. Do a few stretches, shoot some hoops, take the dog for a quick walk, etc. If your body is awake, your mind will follow. 3. Eat breakfast Studies show that a quality breakfast boosts concentration and brainpower. Unless you’re a c


Mastering the Dreaded College Application Essay
The college application process has many components. However, for many students, no component is more terrifying than writing their college essay. Students have good reason to be worried. For many schools, especially smaller colleges, the essay is an integral part of the application. Admission officers use the essay to both form a connection to the applicants and to gauge their writing and intellectual abilities. Luckily, writing a college essay seems more challenging than i
Top Ten Tips For Your ACT Test Day
1. Relax Remember: Stress kills test scores. If you’re feeling anxious before the test, find a quiet place and take several calming breaths before you enter the test room. 2. Get moving In the morning before the test, make sure you wake your body up. Do a few stretches, shoot some hoops, take the dog for a quick walk, etc. If your body is awake, your mind will follow. 3. Eat breakfast Studies show that a quality breakfast boosts concentration and brainpower. Unless you’re a c