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Jan 27
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How Do I Know if Independent Study is Right for My Student?

By Accommodations, Elementary School, High School, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills
Independent Study is an option of education that involves students working through their coursework separate from a classroom. The organization of independent study can be quite varied depending on the arrangement of the school providing it. In California, as laid out by the Assembly Bill 130, independent study has set guidelines for different grade levels.…
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Jan 13
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The Impact of Covid 19 on Higher Education: Are there pros for freshmen? What are the cons for the universities?

By College Admissions, Financial Aid, High School, Scholarships
It’s Not All Bad News! Recent Trends in College Tuition Costs and Financial Aid Awards The Covid pandemic has changed a lot about how we live and learn over the past two years. Much of it has been challenging, but recently there has been some promising news about college costs for students and prospective students.…
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Dec 17
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Ways to Use Social Media for Good: How Educators and Parents Can Take a Proactive Approach with TikTok, Instagram, etc

By Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Study Skills
By now every parent and educator has heard horror stories about the dangers of social media for children. Between disruptive Tik Tok challenges, bullying, and the recent reports on the impact of social media on teens’ mental health, it’s enough for parents to wish that social media simply would go away. Unfortunately, the genie is…
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Nov 21
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4-year Colleges That Offer 2-year Degrees: a Switch Up on the Standard

By College Admissions, High School
Traditionally, there has been a divide between institutions of higher learning that offered associate’s degrees and institutions that offered bachelor’s degrees. This system works well for students who complete their degree programs, but can unfortunately leave some students behind if they don’t manage to complete their planned degree. If a student starts out at a…
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Nov 20
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The Inside Scoop: How to Approach the ISEE, SSAT, ACT, & SAT Testing of 2022

By ACT, College Admissions, Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep
Please note that this information is subjective and does not reflect our position on every student or situation. For more specialized information and advice tailored to your student, please contact our admissions consultants. Written by Angela B. and Wendy I. ISEE/SSAT Inside scoop for ISEE/SSAT: Standardized testing is becoming less commonplace in middle and high…
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