In the midst of a hectic school year we are all familiar with the fantasy of summer that awaits us: sleeping in until noon, lounging by the pool, and 3-hour mid-day naps on repeat. Although there is plenty of time to tan during the vacation, there are so many vast opportunities that high school teens [...]

We’ve all experienced the overwhelming stress that is starting the process of gearing up for finals. Here are some helpful tips to keep you on track, focused, and productive during your rigorous studying!

1) Study In Small Increments

It’s important to not spend too much time focusing on one subject. Our suggestion is to study [...]

As the first quarter of the school year winds down, many students realize they would like to make a final push to get their grades a little higher than they are now. No only can the following tips be utilized in the next few weeks to get to that next grade level, but they’re important [...]

Summer is a great time to brush up on old concepts, especially in foreign languages and math. It’s important to keep your skills honed and fresh for a new year that will build on everything you’ve already learned.

For foreign language studies we suggest taking the time a couple times a week to review different [...]

Gearing up to apply to college is a stressful endeavor. One of the most time-consuming things I found was beefing up the resume. Not an easy feat. Every April since tenth grade, my parents would slyly slip into any given conversation, “So Amy, how are you spending your time this summer? Found a job yet?” [...]

As the co-owner of a private tutoring company, The A-List Tutoring Services LLC in Los Angeles, and a teacher, I find that my students constantly ask, “When am I ever going to need this in real life?” The “this” they’re referring to usually has something to do with math or something in science.

And it’s [...]