A common question among students and parents is whether it’s better to earn a lower grade in an advanced course or a higher grade in a regular course, particularly in the context of college admissions. As a tutoring company, we often discuss this topic with families. Opinions vary, and we outline the considerations in this blog.
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Cracking the Digital SAT: Navigating the 2024 Changes
If your child is taking the SAT this year, it’s important to note that it has changed in a number of ways that most students welcome: It is digital–now called the dSAT.
Moving Into Middle School from a 6th Grader’s Perspective
As the owner of LS Tutors and a mother of three boys, I understand the daunting nature of a new school year for students. The fall season can be especially challenging for students who begin the next level of their academic program and/or move to an entirely new school. My son Noah wanted to share […]
Back to School 2023-2024
As the back-to-school season rolls around, students of all ages are gearing up to hit the books once again. The return to school can be both exciting and daunting for students of all ages. However, one valuable resource that often gets overlooked is the assistance of a tutor. Personalized Learning: One of the most significant […]
Changes for the SAT
Almost every ten years, the College Board overhauls the SAT. The upcoming change could be the largest in the test’s almost-100-year history. The SAT is soon shedding its paper booklets and going completely digital. It will be available to be taken on a laptop or tablet beginning with international students in 2023 and rolling out […]
Tips for Navigating Foreign Language Learning as a Parent
One of my favorite attributes of young people is their love of asking questions. Why learn a foreign language? It’s so complicated yet learning a foreign language is a challenging and enriching process. It makes us more intellectually stimulated and well-rounded while giving us access to new cultures, friends, and opportunities. If we don’t keep the “why” in mind, foreign language learning will be highly tedious and formulaic. So let’s keep the “why” front and center by highlighting the cultures and experiences we’re trying to unlock.
A Valentine’s Day Activity
A Valentine’s Day activity that makes an impact: One day, a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down. It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.
A Holiday Message from LS Tutors
As parents we desire the best for our children. We do everything in our power to prepare them for success in school and life. I reflected on this while driving and listening to a Spotify playlist. I’m not a huge fan of country music but found myself replaying the following song by Tim McGraw (sung […]
Tips for Successful Distance Learning Experiences
As we welcome the month of April, our local schools have started rolling out distance learning programs. The amount of time each student is required to log in, complete virtual lessons and independent work vary greatly by age, school and grade. However, as parents, we can follow some simple steps at home to help set […]
Tutoring during the Coronavirus School Closures
As I have struggled to adjust to a “new normal” with my three children ages 4-9 all home from school, I know that every family is also navigating this uncertain time for your families. My social media feed is filled with parents showing pictures of their homeschool schedule, offers for free educational websites, and messages […]