APRIL 30TH, 2012
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
In This Issue
A Look at the SAT Subject Tests
As the end of the school year nears and courses begin to wrap up, high school students should consider registering for the SAT Subject Tests this June.
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| Featured Student: Heather ZezzoCentral Bucks West High School Junior Heather Zezzo is not only a talented field hockey player, but she is also a science fair participant, a Chinese speaker, and a member of the Junior National Dragon Boat team. Despite her hard work in school and a very good GPA, Heather’s SAT scores were not as high as she wanted them to be. She knew she could do better.
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| Podcast: Dr. Tamar Chansky Answers Your Questions About Test AnxietyA+ Test Prep and Tutoring president, Daniel Ascher, M.Ed., speaks with Dr. Tamar Chansky about test anxiety.
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| Technology Corner: TED-EdTED, the nonprofit organization famous for broadcasting inspiring lectures from leaders, innovators, and thinkers around the world, is launching a lesson-sharing website for educators this month. |
MARCH 26TH, 2012
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
FEBRUARY 28TH, 2012
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
In This Issue:
Helping Kids Manage Stress
College applications, bullying at school, a tough test, or a bad soccer game — we’ve all seen the many ways our kids encounter stressful situations.
Fixing Education: Harvard’s Dr. Roland Fryer on Bridging the Achievement Gap
Dr. Fryer discusses five areas of potential improvement in our educational system.
Google Science Fair 2012
The Internet’s most popular search engine is looking for bright, young scientists to share their experiments with the world.
Free Proctored SAT and ACT Exam Schedule
Free, no-obligation, proctored ACT and SAT practice exams are open to current A+ students and to members of the community.
JANUARY 30TH, 2012
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
In This Issue:
Exercise Benefits Your Brain!
Going for a jog, lifting weights, taking a swim–all are great ways to work your muscles. Have you also considered that one of the benefits of exercise is that it boosts brainpower? |
| Family Mealtime Has Many Benefits for Kids (and Their Parents)Family eating habits can have a significant effect on a child’s academic and personal success. |
Free Proctored SAT and ACT Exam Schedule
Free, no-obligation, proctored ACT and SAT practice exams are open to current A+ students and to members of the community. |
This Month’s Podcasts: FAQs about the College Admissions Process
In this four-part series, A+ Social Media Intern, Jessica Lopez, a senior at Temple University majoring in Strategic Communications, speaks with Joe DeFrancesco, a guidance counselor at Council Rock North High School in Newtown, PA. |
| Featured Online Learning Tool: Khan Academy |
DECEMBER 8TH, 2011
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
| In This Issue |
Studies Show Dyslexia Not Linked to IQ
A new study on dyslexia, which is forthcoming in the journal Psychological Science, could change how educators diagnose the disorder, thereby opening up reading support to more children who could benefit from it. |
The “Google Effect”
In four cleverly designed experiments reported in Science Magazine (August 2011), scientists explored how the Internet may be changing the way people remember information. |
Our First Podcast!…ACT Test Prep Trends
A+ Social Media Intern, Jessica Lopez, a senior at Temple University majoring in Strategic Communications, speaks with Jim Giovannini, owner of Academic Tutoring Centers in Chicago, and co-author of Barron’s ACT Flash Cards and Barron’s 6 ACT Practice Tests. |
Video Games in the Classroom?
Is there a place for Minecraft or SimCity in a classroom? Do we want our already electronically-dependent kids to play video games as school work? |
Free Proctored SAT and ACT Exam Schedule for December 2011 and January 2012
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OCTOBER 25TH, 2011
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2011
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
AUGUST 5TH, 2011
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
In This Issue:
Featured Student: Diana Rapp
This month we are pleased to profile Radnor High School rising senior Diana Rapp, who worked with an A+ tutor for both ACT and subject tutoring in English. Her composite score on the ACT rose a total of 6 points over the course of the program! In addition, she noticed significant improvement in her English grades at school. Great job, Diana!
The Class of 2011: A Rainbow of Emotions
The anticipation of leaving for college holds a host of emotions for new high school graduates.
The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth
In her new book, The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: Popularity, Quirk Theory, and Why Outsiders Thrive After High School, Alexandra Robbins examines how teen social hierarchies still reflect an “old” way of thinking–as in it’s uncool to be a straight-A earning, talented violin player–despite the fact that the traits of the teens who were outsiders in high school benefit them as adults later in life.
JULY 21ST, 2011
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
In this issue:
Special Summer Tutoring Offer
Save over $180 on summer tutoring!
Changes to the Common Application
A preview version of the 2011-12 Common Application is now available. This document highlights and explains the changes from the previous application. The 2011-12 Common App Online will launch on August 1.
Asperger Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism, typically characterized by high intelligence and a passionate or obsessive interest in particular topics, was first described in 1994. So as the first generation of young adults who were diagnosed with Asperger’s as children comes of age, a new wave of diversity is reaching college campuses.
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Changes to the Common Application
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MAY 24TH, 2011
By A-PLUS EDUCATOR
