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Why One-to-One Tutoring is More Beneficial than Group Test Prep Programs

Why One-to-One Tutoring is More Beneficial than Group Test Prep Programs

Success on college admissions exams requires preparation. Test-takers must be familiar both with content as well as with unique factors like timing, scoring, directions, and formats. To meet these rigorous demands, students often seek outside help. Instead of choosing a canned test prep class filled with other students, opt for a personalized, one-on-one tutoring experience. When weighing t

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  • Why You Shouldn't Give Your Math Skills a Break

    Why You Shouldn't Give Your Math Skills a Break

    In many high schools around the world, students have their courses split into semesters. When students find themselves studying North American History in one grade and World Wars the following year, the months that fell in between don’t necessarily matter as much as they tend to with other subjects. For example, what you learn about electricity in this year’s science class may have no direct relation to the optics co

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  • Tips and Resources to Help You Successfully Transition to Homeschooling

    Tips and Resources to Help You Successfully Transition to Homeschooling

    You’re not alone if transitioning your children to homeschooling is on your mind. The following considerations can help families successfully make this important change!

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  • Tutor Doctor's Top Tips For Writing a Great Essay

    Tutor Doctor's Top Tips For Writing a Great Essay

    Writing an essay can definitely be a challenging task, and many people have trouble figuring out where to start – commonly referred to as “writer’s block.” Being able to effectively compose a written response to a topic is a vital skill you will use throughout your educational journey, and many students will find themselves submitting heavily-weighted essays with their college applications. Here are some quick and ea

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  • Extrinsic Motivation Works (Until It Doesn’t): How to Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation

    Extrinsic Motivation Works (Until It Doesn’t): How to Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation

    Motivating students to perform can be a challenge. In times of struggle, tutors and parents will often choose the path of least resistance to help bring a child’s focus to the task at hand. It can be easy to settle for any port in a storm. Nevertheless, when these strategies rely on extrinsic rewards, they may be doing more harm than good. Praise, punishment, and bribery may be easy, low-hanging motivational fruit

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  • 7 Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety and Conquer Your Exams

    7 Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety and Conquer Your Exams

    We all take tests that can cause stress - English, math, driver’s education or college entrance exams to name but a few. And what we find - regardless of subject or potential consequence - is that feeling prepared is the #1 tool in pushing back against test anxiety.

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  • Year-End Exams are Right Around the Corner: How to Prepare

    Year-End Exams are Right Around the Corner: How to Prepare

    It’s soon time to plan for year-end exams. But before getting too wrapped up in the Periodic Table of Elements or quadratic equations, look at the big picture and strategize to score your best.

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