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Get Smart!Aug 22, 2016

The Lowdown on College Interviews In the college application process, college interviews can be an important component. While grades, test scores, extracurriculars, and essays are the backbone of your application, some schools also provide interview opportunities. These interviews are your

Get Smart!Aug 15, 2016

Cluttered Locker, Cluttered Mind: Get Your Life Together! I realized I had an issue when I begged my friend to let me

Get Smart!Aug 10, 2016

Early Decision & Early Action Figuring out where you want to spend the next four years of your life is a monumental

Get Smart!Aug 8, 2016

Back to School STUDY HACKS As the first day of school approaches, it means it’s time to switch gears. Whether you spent

Get Smart!Aug 1, 2016

I studied abroad at the University of Sydney in Australia during the spring semester of 2012. Four years later, I’m still talking

Get Smart!Jul 18, 2016

Why We Can’t Concentrate Anymore (Hint: It’s Not Our Fault) I’ve always been fascinated by the development of the human brain. It’s

Get Smart!Jul 12, 2016

College Essays We’re Tired Of Reading We know you’ve done some pretty awesome stuff over the past four years. Please get creative

Get Smart!Jul 5, 2016

Working with older kids, I have noticed two different kinds: the ones who can do things for themselves… and the ones who

Get Smart!Jun 27, 2016

Why We’re Loving the New ApplyTexas Essay Prompts The new ApplyTexas essay prompts were released a few months ago, and we’ve finally

Get Smart!Jun 20, 2016

Standardized test prep courses can be extremely valuable. For students with limited experience taking standardized tests, standardized test prep courses are often

We coach the student, not just the subject.

Reading is a good start. One-on-one coaching is where the habits stick.