Great Expectations is a tremendous asset in preparing for all the different standardized tests and also helping with the application process. The time spent with our tutor not only resulted in scores higher than we’d ever hoped for, but it was also an enjoyable experience. She knew how to manage a very stressful time and keep the pressure to a minimum. We highly recommend Great Expectations to any family.
by Abby Tozer
The silent and damaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on elementary school children…
Without question, the past two years have fundamentally shifted how our society functions. Not only did many lose their lives, but the COVID-19…
by Chelese Belmont
Each year, spring rolls around, and high school students everywhere crack open their cram books, pour over their class notes, and prepare to sit for their AP exams during two weeks in May. The culmination of a year’s worth of…
by Ali Kinkade
If you’re a student trying to make your transcripts look better for college but who is wary of APs, AP History could be a good fit — and actually may be a better experience than standard history! Why? Here are several reasons:
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by Ali Kinkade
Any time you learn a new skill, whether that’s ballet, Spanish, self-care, or the ACT, you move through four stages of competence:
Unconscious incompetence
Conscious incompetence
Conscious competence
Unconscious competence
Knowing…
by Soliana Habte
Deciding between an art school or a liberal arts program can be tough! Art schools, or conservatories, require students to spend most of their time in their artistic disciplines, while liberal arts schools offer plenty of options to…
by Sophia Salazar
It’s never too early to consider pursuing graduate school after finishing your undergraduate education. Graduate school is often associated with higher earnings and is sometimes necessary to gain access to upper management jobs in…
by Sophia Salazar
When you think of your ideal college experience, do you imagine yourself following a straight academic track, or do you want the flexibility to design your own course load and explore different subjects? Do you picture yourself…
by Chelese Belmont
“As surgeons, there are so many things we have to know. We have to know we have what it takes. We have to know how to take care of our patients. And how to take care of each other. Eventually we even have to figure out…how to take…
by Heather Strauss
Applying to veterinary school can seem very far away when you are in the midst of SATs and undergraduate applications. However, if you are considering going down that path, there are a few things to keep in mind early on to set…
by Soliana Habte
Everyone knows about the Ivy League, but not many people can name every school in it, and even fewer realize how different these colleges are. Do you want to go to college in New York City? What about rural New Hampshire? Are you…