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Lateness: What Kind Of Late Are You?
What Kind of Late Are You? Some people are chronically late. Scientist Tim Urban proposed in a very humorous blog post that lateness is a form of insanity; however, most people agree that it is just a problematic habit. Like ... Read More
What Does College Writing Readiness Look Like?
When people talk about college writing readiness, they usually characterize the main difference between high school and college writing by saying that college writing is heavily based in analysis. But too often, the conversation proceeds without defining a key term ... Read More
Should 9th Graders Study For College Entrance Exams?
Worrying about college entrance exams -- the ACT and SAT -- seems to start earlier and earlier, which can unnecessarily derail important resources during the 9th grade year. It’s important to remember that many of the skills and concepts that ... Read More
Engaging Young Writers
Engaging young writers can be a formidable challenge for any parent or teacher. In thinking about how to motivate students, it is helpful to step back from our preconceived notions about academic writing and lean into thinking about our own ... Read More
Understanding ACT Scores
“So what did you get on the ACT?” As soon as two weeks have passed since your child’s test date, they will start logging onto the website several times a day, reloading and reloading, until the answer to that question ... Read More
Understanding SAT Scores
Your child has spent months studying. A few weeks ago, she took the SAT. This morning, she woke up to an email saying her scores were ready to view. She logs on to the portal and finds one number in ... Read More
