Ann Dolin Here’s what you should be thinking about this month. Sophomores should be… You guessed it: continuing to focus on their regular schoolwork. A practice test and some periodic exercises from an SAT or ACT workbook certainly won’t hurt, but now is the time to focus on school. Juniors should be… Just about finished with their … Read more
Here’s what you should be thinking about as your child prepares for the SAT or ACT this year. Sophomores should be… Continuing to focus on grades. Although you can be thinking ahead about what your sophomore will need to do to get ready for the SAT/ACT next year, the best thing you can do right now … Read more
Have a Junior that feels “so-so” about their first SAT or ACT performance this spring? Chances are, they’re registered for a second test coming up soon, and now is that critical time in-between tests where they can improve their score before sending in their applications. We’ve put together a short 4-session Test Prep Tune-Up package … Read more
When our kids struggle with procrastination or study habits, it’s easy to think of it as a character flaw. But in reality, there’s always an underlying reason why they’re putting off doing their work. As parents, we have to figure out where the procrastination is coming from in order to help them get past it. I recently … Read more
The No-Zero Policy is a new grading strategy that is increasing in popularity in schools across the U.S. and, in fact, Fairfax County has adopted it as well. From the FCPS website: “Collaborative teams may choose to apply a penalty when work is turned in after the due date. Though if a student has made … Read more