Selective Enrollment Elementary School testing can be a confusing and stressful process. Every year we receive emails from compassionate super parents who want to make sure their child is prepared, stress-free, and confident. From the days and weeks prior to the test...
As a parent, you want to know what’s going on in your child’s classroom. You may want to see how well they work independently, how they participate in group lessons, or how they socialize. What better way to do this than to arrange a surprise visit? Unlike a...
Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Urlakis and Beth Wolf, who told us how the Critical Thinking Child (CTC) helped their five-year-old daughter Roxy. As self-proclaimed nerds, education has always been important to Dave and Beth. They are...
As many students continue to embrace remote learning, several changes have become necessary for the NWEA (Northwestern Evaluation Association) MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests. Every year, these tests are top of mind for parents of rising 5th and 9th grade...
Each May, Advanced Placement (AP) exams are taken by students all over the world. These standardized exams are designed to measure how well students have mastered the content and skills taught through the course. A qualifying score could potentially earn the student...
The recent college admissions cheating scandal was a wake-up call for parents everywhere, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, it’s understandable. This scandal is confirmation that students who make it into selective schools don’t always do so on their own...
