Are you a Boston resident looking for better educational opportunities for your child? Boston Exam Schools provide a top notch education at no cost — the only trick is getting in. There are three exam schools – Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School and the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. All three accept new students for grades 7 and 9. The O’Bryant School also accepts a few new students for grade 10.…
Read More »Imagine yourself as a new graduate: a fancy degree and four years of college education under your belt. You begin searching for jobs, and being a new grad you will be most qualified for “Entry Level” positions. You read the qualifications for the job, and you believe that you fill all except for one: at least one year of experience. One year of experience?! How am I supposed to have one year of experience when…
Read More »Are you looking for educational media for your child this summer? If you’re going to be travelling and need something to keep your youngster busy, there are options out there that are both informative and enjoyable. Read below for some online resources. Sprout and PBS Parents & Kids have games, activities, and streamable shows. There are some great documentaries out there for your child’s enjoyment and learning. Check out the following lists for some inspiration: Great…
Read More »Hi All, Can you believe summer is coming to an end and another school year is about to begin? Having a lot of mommy followers and clients, we know the true level of stress that “back to school preparation” can really amount to. While you’ll probably sleep better at night knowing you don’t have to entertain the kids for another hot and long summer day, the school routine can be just as much work…so much…
Read More »Boston Tutoring Services is introducing a new series of blogposts about local nonprofit organizations. Our goals are to raise awareness about their work and to share how other people can get involved. If you or someone you know is part of, has worked with, or knows about a local nonprofit, please contact us and share your experiences. All submissions are welcome! In the sixth part of our nonprofit series, Boston Tutoring Services interviews Kristyn Buhl-Lepisto, Deputy…
Read More »Sadly, beach time is over and this means it’s time for Back-To-School madness! The process can be overwhelming for many children and parents, though often more so for the parents. In my work, I’ve witnessed many families dispose of paperwork and unwanted items simply by stuffing them into bins, and storing them out of sight in the attic or the basement. Eventually, these bins pile up and the next thing you know, your once empty…
Read More »Boston Tutoring Services is introducing a new series of blogposts about local nonprofit organizations. Our goals are to raise awareness about their work and to share how other people can get involved. If you or someone you know is part of, has worked with, or knows about a local nonprofit, please contact us and share your experiences. All submissions are welcome! In the fifth part of our nonprofit series, Boston Tutoring Services interviews Elizabeth M. Barreras,…
Read More »in Study Abroad
It’s been almost a month since I returned from my study abroad trip to Italy. I read my pre-departure blog and am reminded of how I felt before I left: the nerves and the fright. I had no idea what sort of adventure I was about to go on, and was completely unaware of how life-changing it would be. Studying abroad showed me a whole new world beyond the small bubble I have spent my…
Read More »Ever wonder how you can supplement your SAT or ACT tutoring? For many students, the downtime when you’re hopping on the T, waiting at the mall, or riding on a bus makes for a fantastic opportunity to put in some extra prep work. But, unless you bring along your vocabulary flashcards or download the latest vocab app on your phone, you probably won’t be able to use that downtime to improve your scores. Which stinks,…
Read More »Boston Tutoring Services is introducing a new series of blogposts about local nonprofit organizations. Our goals are to raise awareness about their work and to share how other people can get involved. If you or someone you know is part of, has worked with, or knows about a local nonprofit, please contact us and share your experiences. All submissions are welcome! In the fourth part of our nonprofit series, Boston Tutoring Services interviews Mickey Cockrell,…
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