In the same way that the 2020 AP Exams threw us a curveball last spring, the 2021 AP Exams are in a league of their own. This year, the College Board is offering schools the opportunity to mix and match between three different testing windows (listed in the link below)…
Today, colleges are looking to AP Exams as a measure of students’ mastery of academic work, and top scores can play an important role in the college admissions process. The purpose of the AP Exams is to validate a student’s academic achievement in high school, thus providing insight into their…
You’ve worked hard to keep your GPA thriving, staying involved in your school and town communities. You’ve made it through a pandemic and a year of global unrest. Oh, and now comes standardized test prep… we hear you! It’s a lot! The good news is that this hurdle can come…
“List a few of your favorite books.” This common supplemental essay question might be the most difficult of them all. And, we hear you! You’ve gotten through most of your high school academic courses and AP exams, the SAT or the ACT, Subject Tests, the main college essay. You finished…
“It’s up to you to do the work.” Before graduating high school, Daria Maya has managed to start a non-profit organization, help initiate graduate-level research, invent a word, learn to code... and her list goes on. When speaking with Daria, it’s clear that she’s an engaging, confident, yet extraordinarily humble…
Whether you’re just finishing up your undergraduate degree or have a few years of professional experience under your belt, you may find the process of applying to graduate programs to be a bit overwhelming, and understandably so! Between choosing programs, defining your research goals, and preparing for the GRE, there…
With so many schedules and plans in flux, a few constants endure. One of them: the first five years of a child’s life remain the most critical for brain development. In a world of social distancing and remote learning, many parents are taking a fresh look at Early Childhood Education.…
The academic year is a GO and new challenges await! While it might not be the year you envisioned, we have a few tips to help you make the most of virtual learning. Get ahead on academics with these simple tips: Set daily goals. Grab a calendar and set dedicated…
The private and boarding school admissions process can feel like a territory of unknowns. What do all of these letters stand for? Why are there so many different requirements? Do they all test for the same thing? And how is my student supposed to prepare for these? While you can…
Youth basketball coach, Kids in Crisis volunteer, Physics Bowl champion, three-season athlete… the moment you speak with Alec Kazlauskas, you can tell that he’s a driven, passionate, and determined guy. Alec is thrilled to be headed to Texas Christian University (TCU) in the fall, where he received a scholarship based…
We are honored and proud to have won Best of Gold Coast again this year. This is our 15th award. Thank you to everyone who has voted for us throughout the years. We rely on word of mouth, so your support means everything to us!
