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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…
Read More »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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
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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…
Read More »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…
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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…
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