Written By Olga Shkolnikov Not to throw math at you during these trying times, but we have made it about two thirds through the year and there still seems to…
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The Importance Of Systems
Written By Keith Brown Do you use mnemonic devices (memory aids)? A mnemonic device I used when I was in college was S.Y.S.T.E.M., or Save Your Self Time, Energy, and…
Being a Brave Chicken: My Mantra for Getting Things Done
Written by Brenna Norris We all have major tasks that need to be completed, but somehow we always find ways to put them off–sometimes to the point of causing a…
Is A Gap Year The Right Thing?
Written by Jean Hsu In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone across the globe is learning to stay flexible given any long-term plans. This unprecedented situation has especially left…
Parenting During Covid-19
Written By Mereat Askander We have all experienced the immense impact of COVID-19 in our homes and schools. This has generated a lot of complex stress and an immediate call…
Bizarre 2020 College Admissions
Written By Tanishk Gambhir Through the bizarre circumstances of 2020, the world has fundamentally changed. This change has carried over—significantly—to the college admissions process. As more and more universities trend…
Unpredictability with Back To School? We can help with that!
Due to the complexities of COVID, school staff is having to make numerous contingency plans on how students of all ages will be heading back to school this fall. These…
Writing Your College Essay? Ask These Questions
Writen by Kate M., Tutor of Greatness for Enhanced Prep In a recent article, I discussed why the college essay still matters in college admissions, especially during such unpredictable times.…
An MIT Student’s 3 Favorite Brain Hacks
Written by Maria C., Master Tutor & Wonder Woman for Enhanced Prep I was always told as a child that the sky was the limit, that I could do or…
Give The Classics A Chance This Summer
Written by Damon E, Master of Special Projects for Enhanced Prep Summer vacation presents an excellent opportunity to read some new books. This vacation, in particular, students can sidestep the…
Teaching Diversity Through Children’s Literature
Written by Jimmy Ma, Titan of Tutoring for Enhanced Prep For many individuals, some of the best childhood memories involve cuddling up before bedtime with a storybook, either independently or…
The Importance Of Your College Essay
Written by Kate M., Super Tutor for Enhanced Prep The college essay has always, in my opinion, constituted one of the most important parts of a college application. Yes, colleges…
The Importance of Being Wrong
Written by John Bragelman, Super Tutor for Enhanced Prep This may seem obvious, but math students always focus on getting the problem right. Think about it – who comes to…
The COVID-19 Slide: What You Can Do
Written by Keith Brown, All Around Amazing Tutor for Enhanced Prep Many students experience what’s called “the summer slide,” a loss of learning that typically begins when students start summer…
No Place Like Home-School
Written by Charles Zito, Academic Coach & Test Prep Guru Given recent global concerns, online and home-based learning has become the standard for students around the world. This standard might…
The Power Of A Good Routine
Written by Tanishk Gambhir, Master Tutor for Enhanced Prep Nearly all students in the U.S. and many abroad find themselves at home much more frequently these days. As a result,…
Mindfulness Matters: Staying Present Through the Chaos of COVID-19
Written by Melinda Sewak, Fun Super Tutor for Enhanced Prep Well, 2020 took a turn. Right as you were getting into the swing of a new semester, perhaps, starting to…
Adjusting To a New Normal: Remote Learning Edition
Written by Olga Shkolnikov, Tutor of Greatness for Enhanced Prep Over the course of the last months, the entire world has been adjusting to a new life and a new…
The Importance of Identifying Your Learning Style
Written By Paul C., Master Tutor & Major Giver for Enhanced Prep VARK sounds like the noise a dog makes when it tries to bark with a mouth full of…
SAT Subject tests – The When And The How
Written By Chloe L, Master Tutor for Enhanced Prep Part 2: The When and the How The When Very broadly speaking, SAT subject tests are best taken in May and…