Should I hire a tutor or a coach to help with stress?
If your child’s stress feels rooted in academic confusion,…
What are easy ways to help my child reduce school stress at home?
First, bring on the structure—but make it soft and breathable,…
How do I know if my child’s stress is “normal” or a red flag?
Every student feels stress sometimes—before a big test, after…
How can parents support their child without overstepping?
The best support comes from calm encouragement and steady organization.…
What do admissions committees value most?
Committees look at the whole child. Grades and teacher recommendations…
How early should we begin preparing?
Most families begin one or two years before the application year.…
What makes boarding school admissions so competitive?
Top American boarding schools attract students who are accomplished,…
How do I balance test prep with schoolwork and extracurriculars?
Ah, yes, the classic juggling act. First, look at your child’s…
How many practice tests should my child take?
More than one, fewer than fifty. A good rule of thumb is to start…
Should we hire a tutor or use self-paced test prep materials?
Both can work, but it depends on your child. If your student…
What’s the difference between ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT?
Think of these as different flavors of the same stress sundae.…
What should I do if a school says it’s “in the process” of accreditation?
This phrase is a little like “almost finished” on a group…
