Cardinal Education Journal
April 27, 2021
Every year, college admissions season brings both joy and sorrow. Caught in the middle, however, is the mixed disappointment, relief, and confusion of being deferred or placed on a school’s waiting list. What are you to do? Do you simply wait, or do you send even more materials to convince the college admissions committee? While […]
April 27, 2021
As the current public health crisis barrels toward an enormous economic crisis, families are feeling the crunch as parents experience pay cuts and even unemployment. One thing is for sure: in the fall of 2020, families will be entering a college application season like none that has ever come before, not least because financial ability […]
April 26, 2021
Applying to college in a senior year can be a daunting time. Just as soon as you’re done with your homework in Math and English, it’s almost evening, and you still have your lab report to finish…And after that’s done, you realize you still haven’t gotten started on your common app essay! You may have […]
April 26, 2021
You’ve probably been eyeing a lot of top picks from Brown to Columbia, and you’ve probably been thinking a lot about how to increase your probability of acceptance. After you’ve maintained top grades, brainstormed the best essay topics, and gotten started on a polished personal statement, what else is there left to do? The next […]
April 26, 2021
Have an essay topic in mind, but wondering if it’ll do you good? Stuck on what to write and don’t know where to begin? Here’s Cardinal Education’s list of 10 essay topics/styles on which you most likely don’t want to start. #1: The Sports Essay Perhaps you play a sport. Perhaps you play it well. […]
April 15, 2021
You’re working on your GPA, you’ve studied hard for tests, you’re brainstorming for a balanced college list…What’s your next step on the path to the college of your dreams? Well, next, you have to secure good letters of recommendation from your teachers! Here is Cardinal Education’s advice on the importance of recommendation letters, and how […]
April 15, 2021
Do you have a dream school you’re sold on, and hardly want to look anywhere else? Do you have so many colleges you want that you can hardly decide? Or do you have no idea where to start at all? No matter what your college list situation is, Cardinal Education is here to help. Here […]
March 30, 2021
Each spring, students decide which classes to take during the upcoming year. What many students do not realize is the classes chosen freshman year can affect which classes are available senior year. It is important to research your options and carefully select which classes to take. This article will discuss common choices students face and […]
December 9, 2020
Allen Koh, CEO of Cardinal Education responded to a query posted by Jozef Raczka, Content Executive of Twinkl – a UK based online educational resource for teachers, parents and students. The topic is How to Make Learning Maths (More) Exciting. Here is the complete article as it appears on the Twinkl website. How To Make Learning […]
November 25, 2020
How Does the SSAT’s Guessing Penalty Affect My Child? Standardized tests are notoriously difficult. Between trick questions, advanced content, and rigorous pacing, these tests are designed to challenge even the strongest of students. When it comes to tests such as the SSAT, a guessing penalty is just one more hurdle students must overcome on the […]
November 20, 2020
Extra practice can go a long way in improving your child’s academic performance or even in helping them get ahead of their peers. Luckily, educational websites not only make this kind of extra practice accessible, they often make it fun, too. Check out five of Cardinal Education’s favorite learning-oriented websites to get additional practice below. […]
November 18, 2020
The benefits of having a daily routine are well-documented. Routines help people manage their stress, develop better sleeping and health habits, and budget their time better. However, with the onslaught of societal changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere are now dealing with “a sense of discombobulation” as their daily routines are interrupted. And […]
