Ok, so we’re just making a “virtual” move, so I guess it doesn’t count really. But it’s a move nonetheless! Anyway, we wanted to let you know where to find our blog from now on: http://www.academics-plus.com/blog/. Hope to see you there!
Archive for the ‘academics’ Category
Who said moving was stressful?
Posted in academics on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What about stressed out teachers?
Posted in Dealing with stress and anxiety, academics on February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So, our focus at Academics Plus has been on stress and students, a mighty important topic if you ask us. But how about their educators? They experience a lot of stress too. And, really, if you think about it, the experiences of our educators directly affect the experience of our students, so if you want [...]
Academic stress isn’t just for high school students anymore
Posted in Dealing with stress and anxiety, Parenting Tips, academics on February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the tools we use at Academics Plus in our crusade against stress is education. Our aim is to inform students and parents of the negative consequences of stress; of “case studies” of those who experience stress; of tips, tools and strategies to avoid and/or combat stress; and of practices, such as yoga, meditation, [...]
This month’s Student Success Insider Report: Better Health with Kendra Coppey
Posted in Dealing with stress and anxiety, Parenting Tips, Yoga and meditation, academics on February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you receive our Student Success Insider Report newsletter, you are now familiar with last month’s featured expert Kendra Coppey, founder of Barefoot Tiger. Kendra is a certified Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer (ACE) and Nutrition Coach. In her interview with Academics Plus, she shared her knowledge and expertise on topics such as the importance of [...]
SAT scores are online now!
Posted in SAT, SAT Subject Tests, Test prep, academics on February 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Scores for the January SAT I and SAT subject tests have been posted on the College Board website. Check them out by clicking on the College Board link and signing in. Good luck!
Should my child prepare for the SAT subject tests with a tutor?
Posted in SAT Subject Tests, Test prep, academics on January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Parents of high school students often feel overwhelmed and bewildered by all the information about the standardized exams students must take in preparation for college. At Academics Plus Tutoring Center, we are often asked questions such as: When should my child take the SAT? What does the SAT measure? What are the SAT subject tests? [...]
What is your SAT IQ?
Posted in SAT, academics on January 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There is nothing more important than being properly informed.
Students are required to take a multitude of exams during their high school years…there are advanced placement exams, college entrance exams, and subject tests; some schools require subject exams, some don’t; some require three exams, and some two. Keeping up with all the information is enough [...]
Applying to college this year? January is the time to file your financial aid forms!
Posted in academics, tagged academic, Academic Plus, best tutor, College counseling, College Counselor, Hunter High School, Ivy League, Jacqui LoBosco, learning, Michele LoBosco, NYC independent schools, NYC tutor, SAT, SAT prep, SAT preparation, The College Application Process, tutor on January 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So you’ve decided on a college, but have you thought of how it will be paid for?
Students and parents often forget to account for the cost of college. With tuition prices going up, families often look to loans to cover what may at first appear to be fairly small cost, but forget that this cost is [...]
The 10 days of Christmas break… day 10!
Posted in SAT, academics, vocabulary, tagged academics, Test prep on January 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On the tenth day of Christmas break, my tutor gave to me, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words and 10 SAT vocabulary words…
For anyone who [...]
The 10 days of Christmas break… day 9!
Posted in SAT, academics, vocabulary, tagged academics, Test prep on January 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On the ninth day of Christmas break, my tutor gave to me, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words, 10 SAT vocabulary words and 10 SAT vocabulary words…
For anyone who is signing on to [...]
