Four years ago, I was a senior in high school with no idea what path to go down next. Guidance Counselors were there for consulting, but I didn’t utilize the resources available to me. My parents didn’t go to college, so I was on my own during the planning process. I didn’t understand the importance of the services provided by the guidance counselors at my high school. As a senior in college about to graduate…
Are you planning on having your child apply to private school next year? If so, you may be starting to feel a little stressed and overwhelmed about what you need to do to get started. Next Wednesday, May 14th, you can get the answers to all of your questions, as Boston Tutoring Services and Parent-Solutions Parent Coaching present our Private School Admission Information Session. We will start off by discussing the importance of finding a…
ASK NAO (Autism Solution for Kids) was created by Aldebaran Robotics to customize NAO, the humanoid robot, in order to support teachers with in-class tasks and help children with autism reach new levels of greatness. This initiative was developed after noticing that many children with Autism seem impulsively attracted to technology therefore allowing NAO to become the perfect bridge between technology and our human social world. To accomplish this Aldebaran Robotics is creating a multi-sided…
Over the past few weeks, universities around the country have sent decision letters to millions of anxious, nervous, and excited high school seniors. Traditionally, decisions have been based on transcripts, extracurricular activities, college essays, and teacher recommendations. Colleges look at the profile of a student holistically, considering whether they would be a good fit for their institution not just in academia, but in personality and interests. In recent years, however, a new element has come…
As the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing recently passed, and we approach the date of this year’s Marathon, the media coverage on last year’s events will be a constant guest in our homes. Boston Tutoring Services would like to take this time to ask parents how you dealt with your children in the wake of the bombing. Did you try to shield them from the images and news clips, or did you speak…
As junior year comes to a close, high school students tend to feel overwhelmed by the college planning process. To utilize your time wisely over April vacation week, try to get ahead on your research and prepare your next steps for summer break. Come senior year, you will be thanking yourself for starting early. Here are some tips on how to use your time efficiently over April vacation: Prepare a challenging schedule for senior year.…
If your child is thinking about taking the ACT, there are a few basics you should both know before they sit down on test day with their number two pencils. The ACT is a standardized test used as a college entrance exam to measure student achievement (i.e., what they have learned in school). It includes 215 multiple-choice questions and is divided into five sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing test. The test…
If you are unsatisfied with your SAT scores, you should try taking the ACT. There are some fundamental differences between the SAT and the ACT. The SAT tests aptitude, measuring a student’s verbal abilities and reasoning skills, whereas the ACT tests achievement, measuring what a student has acquired in school. The ACT’s content is broader than the SAT; it consists of 5 sections including English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. The SAT…
Scores for the March 8th SAT test are scheduled to come back on March 27th. If you are unsatisfied with your performance, there are opportunities on May 3rd and June 7th to take the test again. This is helpful for students who may have struggled with certain sections of the SAT and want to improve their scores. Listed below are some tips on what to do before taking the test again, and reasons for why…
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 and Google+. Dos and Don’ts of College Essay Writing In competitive admissions pools, where thousands of applicants have strong academic credentials and a laundry list of extracurricular activities, well-written personal essays can mean the difference between getting accepted, waitlisted or outright rejected. Your…
