Transfer Enrollment and Credit Loss: Deciding What’s Right for You
In 2024, transfer enrollment statistics in the United States began to normalize for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw a sharp decline in the number of students leaving one college or university to continue their education at another and applying previously earned credits to a new degree path. Students pursue transfer enrollment […]
The Built-In Calculator That Could Change Your SAT Score
The shift to the digital SAT has changed a lot about how students prepare for and work through the test. The format is different, the pacing is different, and perhaps most importantly, the tools available to students on test day are different. Many families focus heavily on running their student through practice test after practice […]
Q&A: How Parents Can Support Their Students with D1 Athletic Recruitment
The Enrichery recently conducted an interview with our recruiting specialist, Georgia Polley, who has two sons that were recruited to play college football. We asked her about how she helped her sons achieve their academic and athletic goals, what her experience as the parent of a talented high school athlete was like, and how aspiring […]
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 when […]
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 […]