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Spencer F
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Five reasons to take your high-school language classes seriously
On a cold, damp morning in Germany, I found myself in a tense meeting in the manufacturing facility of a major corporation. We were...
Charlie K
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Sharpening your writing
Two weeks ago, Kenneth provided a broad overview of the process of crafting your college admissions essay. He contrasted the analytical...
Charlie K
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Mastering math and science through mechanistic thinking
Throughout high school, my teachers emphasized that a deep understanding of history demanded that students be able to explain how and why...
Natalia G
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The secret recipe for a good essay
Have you ever found yourself staring at the recipe for a brand-new cake that’s supposed to be for beginner bakers, but you’re stuck...
Remy Z
4 min read
When should I start studying for a standardized test?
“How many tutoring sessions will my child need?” is the most commonly asked question in a consultation before tutoring begins, and I...
Luka K
3 min read
Breaking away from the pack
This is the true story of two high-school students. Let’s call them Jamie and Jackie. Both had GPAs approaching 4.0, SAT scores nearing...
Jesse W
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The Case for Passion and the Scholastic Awards
Most education doesn’t prioritize passion. Maybe it can’t - in a traditional middle or high school environment, teachers are challenged...
David S
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Thinking less about getting it right
Focus on learning; grades and wisdom will follow.
Charlie K
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Showing that you can think (outside the box)
Learn how to choose compelling topics for essays and research papers that will make you stand out from the crowd.
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