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College planning — it’s what keeps high school  juniors and seniors (and their parents) up at night. But although college planning efforts reach their height in eleventh and twelfth grades, the buildup begins much earlier. Below is a guide to begin your college planning efforts at 7th grade and continue ... Read More

The Fast-Changing World of College Admissions In today’s fast-changing world, Faya and I believe that a different approach to supplemental college counseling is necessary. Our students live across the globe from NYC to LA, from London to Paris, from Dubai to Singapore, from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon. And these ... Read More

The topic of neurodiversity – which applies to all of us – has become an everyday discussion in our world. To me and Faya, it feels like there’s more awareness and acceptance than ever, and even so this topic still needs more attention. Neurodivergence: A Possible “Superpower” That no two ... Read More

Short-term tutoring is intended to build specific skills and ultimately lead to improved effectiveness and independence. The effort scope — frequency, duration and total instructional time — is driven by a family’s specific goals and benchmarking data. At My Learning Springboard, our approach to short-term tutoring is quite different. We ... Read More

Over the last several school years, we've seen an increase in the number of colleges and independent schools adopting test-optional policies. Moreover, some schools adopted a test-blind policy, which is different from a test-optional policy. The intention is good, but the practical navigation is complicated and often more stressful because ... Read More

You’ve been worried for some time and suspect that something more might be getting in the way of your child’s classroom achievement and interest in school. You’ve talked informally with teachers over the years and perhaps provided some extra support at home, but it’s still not enough. You finally decided ... Read More