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It's almost Thanksgiving here in the States, which means a little bit of a break is on the way. Kids are usually finished with their...
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Kate Hackett
Oct 5, 20212 min read
How to ACE Your Midterms
It's midterm season and you don't want to get caught off guard by the big mid-year exams! We've gathered some great tips for you to...
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Kate Hackett
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Self Care for Students
Being a student can be incredibly stressful; remember all those important test dates looming over you? All the pressure of social and...
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Kate Hackett
Aug 11, 20212 min read
When to NOT Get a Tutor
These Sound Like You? DO NOT Get a Tutor! You don't need one! Whoa, whoa, whoa -- that's right. I'm telling you when to NOT get a tutor,...
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Kate Hackett
Aug 9, 20212 min read
When Should I Take the ACT / SAT?
We've prepared a full page of information the best time to take your ACT or SAT test. If you're wondering what the best schedule for your...
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Kate Hackett
Jul 13, 20212 min read
5 Reasons Online Tutoring is Here to Stay
It's all too important to arm our children with all the best tools -- it's how we know they'll have fruitful adult lives and be prepared...
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Kate Hackett
Feb 11, 20211 min read
How Can I Help My Child With Exam Stress?
From a first grade reading exam all the way through the BIG college application tests, exam stress is a real thing that kids have to...
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Kate Hackett
Feb 4, 20212 min read
My Child Hates School, Could A Private Tutor Help?
Yes! Yes, yes, and yes again! I will caveat that you need to hit on the RIGHT private tutor; he or she needs to jive with your kid, but...
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Kate Hackett
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Helping Your Student with Organization
Organization is the absolute keystone to having a strong academic career. Here are a few quick things you can do with your child -- or if...
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Kate Hackett
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Budget Friendly ACT Guide
Over the winter break, I spent some time brainstorming how to help prepare ALL students for the ACT exam. With that in mind, I've created...
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Kate Hackett
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Does My Elementary School Student Need a Tutor?
We know -- tutoring can be a big investment! It's part of why so many parents choose to wait until their student is in high school to pay...
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Kate Hackett
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Stop the Covid Slide
Don't let the Covid Slide wear you down!
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Kate Hackett
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Help! My Child HATES Reading! Free tips for encouraging a love of reading
Check out four free tips about how to encourage a lifelong love of reading!
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Kate Hackett
Oct 13, 20202 min read
Combat Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month
It goes without saying that bullying is one of the most difficult things our kids can face. October is National Bullying Prevention Month...
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Kate Hackett
Sep 23, 20203 min read
AP History: Which Course is the Best Fit for You?
AP Euro! AP World! APUSH! AP Art history! Oh boy, there are a lot of history courses to choose from -- and I can only assume you have...
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Kate Hackett
Sep 16, 20202 min read
College Essay Writing - Mining Your Memory
Take that pressure off of yourself right now; it’s an essay. Yes, you want to put your best foot forward, but you also want to be yourself!
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Kate Hackett
Sep 8, 20202 min read
So your SAT or ACT keeps getting canceled...
Their standardized tests (SAT or ACT) have been canceled month after month after month. What are they going to do?
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Kate Hackett
Aug 31, 20202 min read
Supplemental Classes for Growth
A dear friend of mine, Kelvin O'Bryant, has partnered with Perspectives to offer three classes for different age groups. In a time when...
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Kate Hackett
Aug 28, 20202 min read
At Home Learning Resources
There are so, so many resources available to families right now, but they're also spread all over the internet! To help make things a...
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Kate Hackett
Aug 21, 20202 min read
At Home Learning Help
We're learning virtually this fall, so here are some tools to help.
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