Social media has grown into something that could make or break you in the professional world. When you first made your Facebook account and were a young teen, you may not have been thinking too hard about what you were putting online, because you weren’t aware that it could someday be seen by a potential employer. But once you begin looking at colleges and applying to jobs, it’s important to keep in mind that they…
Boston Tutoring Services is excited to share the Open House dates of local schools. Take the time to research these schools and visit the ones that seem like a good fit for your family. Open Houses are a great way to experience a day on campus and meet the staff. This week we are featuring Meridian Academy located in Jamaica Plain, MA. The Meridian Academy Information Sessions for fall 2019 are as follows: Wednesday, October…
It’s important to start connecting with the private schools or colleges that your child is interested in, because schools keep track of the amount of times that you express interest and use this information to help determine admission. It’s a good idea to start early in selecting the list of schools to which you will apply, and to develop a timeline of all due dates and materials required for admission. If your child is applying for private school, this…
“The mission of New Frontiers in Learning is to provide the highest quality education and social support services to young adults who learn differently. Our ongoing personalized programming is designed to meet the needs of students who benefit from individualized supports in the areas of academic learning, executive functioning, and social interaction at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Our team is committed to providing high quality support services to enable and empower young adults to…
Public speaking very commonly causes discomfort and anxiety. Most students who are not required to take a public speaking course try to avoid it all together. The truth is a public speaking course may come off as intimidating, but is known to help build someone’s confidence. Many students assume presenting in the classroom will be the only time public speaking is necessary, but it’s usually just the beginning. Public speaking can be an essential qualification…
Some colleges require an interview as part of the admissions process but most do not. It is still important for you to visit the college at which you may spend four years of your life. The visit and/or interview may help you in your selection of a college or to verify your choice of a school. Interviews can follow several formats. It can be designed to share information or to evaluate you as a candidate…
If you are just starting or nearly completing your private school admission applications, here is a checklist of everything that needs to be done before you send them in: Register and take ISEE/SSAT tests. Send in results to preferred schools. Schedule interviews for schools where they allow/require them. Your application package should provide information on scheduling an appointment. If not, call the Admission Office ASAP. If there are a lot of students applying there…
Interview coaching offers students the opportunity to perform at their best in this critical and highly stressful part of the admission process. Private interview coaches prepare students for interviews with a customized curriculum addressing each student’s individual strengths and weaknesses. Any student applying to private school or college will benefit from this training. Knowing what to expect in an admission interview helps reduce a student’s anxiety and lets their true personality come through. Etiquettes for…
Private schools offer admission interviews to give students the opportunity to show that they are truly invested in applying there, and will do whatever it takes to gain admission. It is important to show off one’s best characteristics and feel confident in interviews, and interview coaching is the best way to gain these skills. As the following article states, preparing for interviews is the best way to make a favorable impression. Being accepted by a…
Interviewing for private school or college is an excellent way to make the point that you are truly eager to be a member of a school’s student body, and schools look very highly on students to take this next step. In order to be prepared for interviews, interview coaching is vital in order to ensure that you are confident and prepared. As the following article states, schools have to make sure that they are admitting…
