Help! My Kid is a Bad Test-Taker!
Help! My Kid is a Bad Test-Taker! There is nothing more frustrating than knowing your kid is bright and capable, and not seeing those qualities reflected in their test scores. It can sound like a cop-out to repeatedly explain, “They just aren’t good at taking tests!” but you’re not alone in your feeling. Luckily, your […]
How to Create Your Test Prep Timeline
How to Create Your Test Prep Timeline It’s time. School has started, people are talking about prospective colleges, and you need to register to take the SAT and/or the ACT. First things first, let’s take a look at the exam dates and the registration deadlines. Some students only take the SAT, some students only take […]
Making & Saving Ca$h in College
Making & Saving Ca$h in College We’ve discussed applying for financial aid and scholarships in previous blogs, and we’re all aware of how expensive tuition, books, and housing can get. However, what about your pocket money in college? No matter how frugal you are, you’ll still occasionally want new clothes, restaurant meals, and maybe even […]
What You Need to Know to Nail the Upper Level ISEE
What You Need to Know to Nail the Upper Level ISEE 1. Prep The ISEE tests a student’s cumulative learning (ie: Are they readers? Do they consistently do their math homework?). The ISEE is very good at measuring a student’s overall knowledge. However, there is still room for some solid strategy. While […]
Six Tips for Finding Scholarships You’ll WIN
Six Tips for Finding Scholarships You’ll WIN Winning scholarships for college is an impressive feat, but finding them can be half the battle. The Enrichery has tackled the subject of scholarship-hunting before, and today we’re going a bit more in-depth. How do you figure out which scholarships to apply for? What exactly should you be […]
Advice for First-Generation College Students
Advice for First-Generation College Students Being a first-generation college student is a huge accomplishment, Unlike your peers who are following in the footsteps of parents and grandparents before them, you are blazing a new trail. With that comes certain difficulties – and who do you turn to for advice? Because you’re the first in your […]
How to Help the Victims of Hurricane Harvey
How to Help the Victims of Hurricane Harvey “Amidst such devastation, we are so grateful to report that our Enrichery family is safe and sound. While formal academic coaching sessions have been canceled, we can use this time to reflect on one valuable life lesson. Keep your priorities straight. There is nothing like a […]
Finding Your "Study Style": Silence or Sounds?
Finding Your “Study Style”: Silence or Sounds? Fall is upon us and school is starting up, which means you’re likely dusting the cobwebs off a brain that took full advantage of summer vacation. To help you as you start hitting the books yet again, I wanted to discuss finding your individual “study style” – specifically […]
Pass on Passive Voice In Your College Essay
Pass on Passive Voice In Your College Essay This enlightening blog was written by me. I wrote this enlightening blog. Which sentence sounds better to you? If you chose the second sentence, we’re on the same page already. The first sentence is in passive voice, while the second sentence is in active voice. While […]
Sealing the Deal: Standing Out With the Ultimate College Essay
Sealing the Deal: Standing Out With the Ultimate College Essay Congratulations! You’ve done everything you’ve needed to do. You’re at the top of your class, you’ve made straight A’s, and you even got a perfect score on your SAT or ACT. It’s time to apply to college, and you’re feeling good – Ivy League good. But […]