The Enrichery Blog

Practical advice for parents and students on test prep, college admissions, study skills, and executive functioning.

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ArticleNov 12, 2025

As colleges and universities continue to reinstate standardized testing admissions processes, the Houston Independent School District has seen SAT participation rates return to pre-COVID levels, but average test scores have continued to slip over the course of 2024. The Houston

ArticleNov 5, 2025

They’re almost here: in six short weeks, finals are upon us. We all know that finals have a tendency to sneak up

ArticleOct 27, 2025

Students’ tendency to correlate self-worth with achievement—be it academic, athletic, or otherwise—is by now well-documented. This pressure, unsurprisingly, can also negatively impact

ArticleOct 22, 2025

If you have a student who’s studying for the SAT, you’ve likely heard the word “superscore” thrown around at some point. But

ArticleOct 16, 2025

At The Enrichery, we always encourage students to submit test scores as a part of their admissions materials—especially if those scores are

ArticleOct 9, 2025

As we often note here, college admissions are becoming increasingly competitive, leaving many students and their parents to seek anything that can

ArticleOct 3, 2025

Caffeine has fueled students’ academic careers for decades, but these days, the endless cycle of trendy energy drinks and the influx of

ArticleSep 18, 2025

As college admissions continue to get more competitive, it’s understandable (necessary, even) to think about how your student can stand out on

ArticleSep 11, 2025

The term “asynchronous development” refers to the phenomenon wherein gifted children who excel in school also struggle to complete day-to-day tasks. For

ArticleAug 29, 2025

At this point in the school year, your student has probably been away at college for a few weeks, and may even

We coach the student, not just the subject.

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