Summer always has a way of flying by too fast, especially for students heading off to college this fall for the first time. Before you know it, you will be packing your room away in boxes and embarking on a new adventure. In this post, Boston Tutoring Services offers advice on what college-bound students should be prepared for emotionally, academically, and socially during their first year away, as well as what parents should know ahead…
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 second part of our nonprofit series, Boston Tutoring Services interviews Christine Lott,…
Will you be traveling this summer but don’t want your child to miss out on tutoring or test prep? Have you had a difficult time finding a local tutor for a particular test or academic subject? Boston Tutoring Services is excited to offer WizIQ technology for online tutoring, which can be used in your home or on the go. WizIQ technology utilizes screen sharing, an online whiteboard, and allows uploading teaching materials for shared use.…
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! City Missionary Society of Boston, a nonprofit organization founded in 1816 by members and…
ACT officials announced changes to the popular college admissions exam last Friday. Starting next year, the nonprofit testing organization will expand upon how it reports students’ scores. Along with their score report, students will receive a score on two new “readiness indicators,” demonstrating how they performed in relation to career preparedness and understanding complex content. The classic 36-point scale will not change. A separate score on STEM performance (science, technology, engineering, and math) will be…
In three days, I will be leaving the comforts of home to live in Italy for a month through a study abroad program. I went to college a half hour away from home, and commuted for two of my four years there. The longest I’ve gone without seeing my family is two weeks. This experience will be like nothing I’ve ever done, and that is what studying abroad is all about. I’ve noticed a change…
Boston Tutoring Services and Cornerstone Reputation Present A Private School Information Session Resources will be Provided on the Following Subjects: Timelines Admission requirements Social Media in the Application Process Testing (ISEE/SSAT) Introduction to Online Reputation Management Parental Guidance Tips & Tricks: Using Technology to Be a Better Candidate Tickets are available: $15/ person $20/ couple Click here to buy now! At the information session, parents will hear from Boston Tutoring Services and Cornerstone Reputation. Parents…
Emily Newhook is an outreach coordinator for the MHA degree program from The George Washington University, MHA@GW. Outside of work, she enjoys writing, film studies and powerlifting. Follow Emily on Twitter @EmilyNewhook. Getting Started in Health Care Before Graduating High School As the school year comes to a close, many high school students are busy planning summer vacations and enjoying some much-needed relaxation. But if you’re thinking about pursuing a career in health care, summer…
Middle school students and their parents are invited to Pingree’s Spring Open House on Tuesday, May 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meet students, faculty and administrators; hear about our competitive math, science, and robotics teams; small classes; interdisciplinary curriculum; elective courses for all grades; championship athletic teams; expansive arts program; and financial aid opportunities. Tour the campus and see the new state-of-the-art athletics and arts facilities. RSVP to ddechristoforo@pingree.org or 978-468-4415 ext.262.
We made it through another New England winter! The good weather is here AND summer camp is around the corner! Oh, where to start? Here are some tips to help you get through (and don’t forget you can always call us to HELP you!): What will your child need to bring? Check the list that the camp provides online. I always prefer to use a thin black sharpie for labeling (no labels to fall off…
