A live online live tutor offers 3 elements of successful test prep that AI can’t: psycho-emotional insight into the cause of low test scores; cheerleading steady gains; and encouragement of flagging motivation. Using case studies from her career, Dr P illustrates how a live online tutor can catalyze students’ growth.
Read MoreNot sure 🤔 whether to send official SAT score reports to colleges when you can report the scores for free on the Common App? Dr. P. has answers to this and other questions on when, why, and how to best use SAT score reports.
Read MoreThink a college essay coach will warn “Never use ChatGPT!”? Think again. Dr. P. weighs in on the ethical (and unethical) ways to employ AI during the college essay writing process.
Read MoreNot sure of what to do if you’ve been deferred by your dream school? In this post — the second in a two-part series — Dr P has three tips to turn deferral into acceptance.
Read MoreStudents have many options when preparing for the ACT. Group classes. Self study. Private tutor. If you're looking for real results, one-on-one tutoring is the most efficient way to achieve them. In this post, Dr. P. lists the qualities that make for a great ACT coach.
Read MoreThink the college essay is just about getting into college? Think again. In this piece, Dr. P. explains the REAL value of college essay coaching and writing.
Read MoreDr. P. recommends thinking in “buckets” versus “lists” when it comes to the college interview, and gives students three crucial buckets to fill with captivating anecdotes and well-researched questions as they prepare.
Read MoreDr. P. recounts her own reaction as a full-time teacher during the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, as a way to encourage us to have empathy for those who might hold different points of view on the Second Amendment so that we can put an end to school shootings.
Read MoreThough she’s not a financial aid specialist, Dr. P. uses her writing and research skills to find and summarize experts’ advice on appealing your child’s financial aid award letter.
Read MoreIf 2021’s admissions season was any guide, we’re in for another rollercoaster this year. Here’s how to put a stop to the March Madness and help your child stay sane through the arrival of college decisions.
Read MoreGuest blogger and premarital counselor Hope Mirlis shares tips on how parents can use open communication methods to improve their relationships with their children.
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