Children are often not sure of the value of the education that they are provided with.  They watch TV and see people living fantasy lives using very little academics,...

As a tutor, my first session is often a chance for me to get a grip of what is going on with the student.  To get the best mileage out of your tutor,...

Teaching others gives one perspective.  You get to see others misunderstandings and students under various levels of motivation.   It...

It’s a well-known fact that body language conveys a large portion of the tone and meaning in our speech. Consider texting: without a winking emoticon, it would be...

5 Steps to Taking Control of Your Time      Unfortunately most students don’t learn until college that studying the night before is not studying in advance. It is crucial that students practice organizational skills and follow an intensive...

As an academic tutor, I try not to compare my students with one other. After all, every person is unique in their experience...

Photo by Briana RandallWelcome to our first tutor spotlight where we will be featuring some of our tutors and their clients! This week, meet Rachelle W., one of our Atlanta tutors. Today's post will...

Last week, we featured an interview with Rachelle W., one of our Atlanta tutors. In case you missed it, read it HERE. This week, we are featuring an interview with Irene and Sophie, Rachelle's client...

Esther Okade is a 10-year-old math prodigy who recently enrolled at the Open University in the United Kingdom. She is the youngest person in the UK to be enrolled in college, and she is also writing...

This post was written by Megan YbarraWhen I was in college, my study set-up during my first semester of freshman year was a package of chocolate chip pop tarts,...