Answering Your Most Common Questions About the Birkman Assessment
We sat down with Tamara Polvogt, The Enrichery’s Certified Birkman Coach, to answer your most frequently asked questions about the Birkman Assessment and how it supports students in making informed, confident decisions about their college and career path. Here’s everything you need to know! 1. What exactly does the Birkman measure, and how is it […]
Report: The SAT Has Made a Comeback: Here’s What Your Student Needs to Know
If it feels like everyone at your student’s school is talking about the SAT again, it’s because they are, and for good reason. After years of pandemic-era uncertainty around standardized testing, the landscape has shifted away from test-optional policies. As such, the SAT has surged in popularity as universities are reinstating score requirements, and students […]
The Secret to Higher SAT & ACT Scores: Start Before Junior Year
For many families, SAT and ACT preparation is seen as a rite of passage reserved for junior year, a focused season of practice tests, tutoring, and strategy. It’s a familiar timeline, and on the surface, one that makes sense. After all, these exams are typically taken in the spring of junior year, so why worry […]
Why Starting ISEE Prep Early Makes a Big Difference
The ISEE is a private school entrance exam administered throughout the United States to assist schools’ admissions decisions for applicants looking to enter grades 2 through 12. The ISEE (or an equivalent test) is required for admission to most Houston-area private schools. At The Enrichery, we believe when it comes to test prep, the earlier, […]
How to Qualify to Be a National Merit Scholar and Why It Matters
Every Spring, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announces the National Merit Scholarship winners, and the list of 2025 winners was just released in February. While the $2,500 one-time scholarship most winners receive isn’t much compared to the cost of tuition at four-year universities, National Merit Scholar Finalists and Semifinalists are sought after by many selective […]
Strategic Test Prep: The Impact of Repeat Mock Exams on ACT & SAT Performance
When it comes to test taking, practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect, but perfect doesn’t happen without practice. The simple reality is multiple studies show that test prep increases SAT and ACT scores, and a crucial component of test prep is taking multiple mock tests. At The Enrichery, students enrolled in our one-on-one test prep take […]
The Role of Executive Functioning in Elementary-Age Children
Executive Function (EF) refers to the skills required to complete daily tasks, from simple responsibilities to more complex projects. EF skills include planning ahead, task initiation, time management, general organization, sustained concentration, self-reflection, and working memory. In other words, EF skills are tools for managing everyday responsibilities and independence. The intentional strengthening of one’s executive […]
The Role of Executive Function in Students with ADHD
Executive Function (EF) refers to a set of skills required to complete the tasks one might encounter in one’s daily life, from simple chores to long-term projects. EF skills include the ability to plan for the future; prioritize and initiate tasks; manage time; organize space, possessions, and thoughts; stay focused; self-regulate emotions; and develop long-term […]
How to Respond to Statement of Purpose Prompt for the University of Texas-Austin as a Transfer Student
It’s no great secret that admissions for the University of Texas-Austin are incredibly competitive. For years, this reality led many students to try to get in as transfers. These prospective transfer students hoped that a smaller applicant pool and their demonstrated ability to succeed in college would improve their odds of being admitted. If this […]
The Impact of Perfectionism on Executive Functioning
At first brush, perfectionism appears to be a desirable trait for students—being meticulous and striving to do your best are essential qualities for success in school, right? In some cases, that is true if a student is a positive perfectionist, meaning they are motivated by achievement, improvement, and high standards they set for themselves. However, […]