Chegg: The Preferred Platform for Cheating in College
When 6.6 million college students want ‘help’ with online tests or time-consuming assignments, Chegg is the 24/7 answer. Sadly, there is rampant cheating and Chegg’s business is growing fast.
Category: Academic Tutoring
Today’s Education Forecast: 100% Chance of Change
In just four amazing months since the pandemic took hold, the education world has changed so much. What lies ahead for K-12 schooling this fall? What’s happening with ACT-SAT testing? Buckle up and read on.
Tutoring During A Pandemic?
These are extraordinary times. Teachers and school administrators have responded with incredible speed and commitment. Students are doing their best with a new virtual education system that was implemented almost… Read more »
Helping Students With Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is not just about how the child feels in the room taking the test, says Nathaniel von der Embse, an assistant professor of school psychology at the University… Read more »
Four Tips to Make Your Kid a Critical Thinker
What skills will your child need to enjoy a rewarding career and life? We keep hearing about the importance of STEM – science, technology, engineering and math. Because we live… Read more »
Will the Path to College Be Tougher for Your Children?
In the past month we’ve seen many disturbing reports about some parents who took an ugly path through the challenging college admissions process. What impact will Varsity Blues have on… Read more »
Helicopter Parenting Can Be Good for Kids
Helicopter parenting and hyper-involved parenting are not usually considered terms of endearment. But new research by Northwestern University and Yale economists shows that this style of parenting brings life-changing benefits… Read more »
Reading Is Critical for Your Child to Get into College
We take it for granted that our children should be active readers. What we don’t realize is the huge role that reading plays in the college admissions process. If your… Read more »
Ten Ways for Students to Relieve Stress
High school students face pressures from school, friends, family and our society in general. A NYU study identified many specific causes as well as some unfavorable outcomes like inadequate sleep… Read more »
Will Colleges Agree Your Student Is a Great Writer?
Only 23 colleges in the country ask applicants to write the optional ACT or SAT essay. None of Georgia’s 26 public institutions are on this list. Does that mean writing… Read more »