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Tutor Spotlight: Arek Rein Jungwirth
Meet Arek. He specializes in nurturing the academic growth of neurodivergent students and those with learning differences. With a psychology degree and robust experience in diverse teaching settings (incl. chess and unicycling!), Arek brings patience, creativity, and a deep understanding of individual learning needs to each session. His gentle approach ensures that every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Tutor Spotlight: Patrick Miller
Meet Mamie. With a decade of experience, Mamie guides students in crafting impactful admissions essays. Having graduated with a degree in literature, she brings a love of language and narrative expertise to the coaching process. Drawing from her professional background in copywriting, manuscript editing, and journalism, her goal is to help students identify unique perspectives and hone their story.
Guiding Your Teen to Write a Winning College Admissions Essay: A Parent’s Guide
Unlock the secrets to a successful college admissions essay with this comprehensive guide for parents. Learn how to support your teen in crafting a standout essay that captures their unique strengths and experiences.
Tutor Spotlight: Mamie Stevenson Morago
Meet Mamie. With a decade of experience, Mamie guides students in crafting impactful admissions essays. Having graduated with a degree in literature, she brings a love of language and narrative expertise to the coaching process. Drawing from her professional background in copywriting, manuscript editing, and journalism, her goal is to help students identify unique perspectives and hone their story.
Top Ten Tips for Time Management During Standardized Tests
Learn how to tackle the unique challenge of time pressure on standardized tests. Discover strategies to improve your pacing and maximize your performance under the clock.
AP Exams: Myths vs. Facts You Should Know
We debunk five popular myths surrounding Advanced Placement exams to equip you with the knowledge to be more prepared and confident this May. Read now!
Study Habits You'll Need to Succeed in College
Learn how to stay organized, prioritize tasks, get high scores, and effectively manage your time with our top 5 study tips so you can succeed in college.
The Most Effective Strategies to Master Your College Essay
Struggling to write the perfect college essay? Here are some of the most effective strategies that can help you master your essay & get into your dream school.
The Weight of the College Essay
The contemporary college admissions landscape is treacherous. Schools are reporting record application numbers since test-optional policies have gone mainstream, yet the number of available seats remains constant. There aren’t many things seniors can control at this point in the application process, considering GPAs are nearly finalized and suddenly joining four new extracurricular activities is bound to raise red flags for admissions committees. The college essay, though, is the one piece that still needs to be added to the enormous puzzle of lists and numbers that composes your academic portfolio.