The Importance of Extracurriculars in College Admissions
Parents already do their best to keep their children busy, whether it be to soothe parents’ anxiety of “what are the kids up to?”, boost...
Teacher Spotlight: Stephen
With more than 13,000 hours of teaching, Stephen is one of our highly experienced and in-demand tutors. Wondering why? Let's get to know...
The New Digital SAT Versus the ACT: Which is Better?
What are the SAT and the ACT? The SAT and the ACT are two standardized tests that are meant to measure a student's academic abilities for...
The New Digital SAT FAQ
As you likely have heard by now, the SAT is going digital in March 2023 for international students and March 2024 for US students. In...
Practicing for the History Passages on the SAT
What are the history passages on the SAT? On the SAT, one of the most difficult aspects is the history passages that appear on every...
Abridged College Admissions Roadmap
As college applications are a long and complex process, formulating a plan of action can be daunting and downright frustrating. For the...
Time Management Tips
As students, it seems like there are a million different things that you have to keep track of: assignments, deadlines, tests, and...
The Hong Kong ACT Test Cancellation
Many students woke up this morning to news that the September 9 ACT they had signed up for is cancelled. The cancellation is...
Adaptations of Shakespeare for Students of All Levels
Recently I had the opportunity to deliver a seminar aimed at preparing primary and middle school students for the rigors (and rewards) of...
From IB to AP: Transitioning from International Schools to US Boarding Schools
As the Dean of Admissions for a top five US university recently shared in a closed doors alumni seminar I was invited to attend, US...
