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SAT or ACT: Which is right for your child?
There is a lot of information, classes and books available on how to master your test taking abilities for the SATs and ACT tests. While it is important to practice the skills that are necessary to do well on these tests, it is also very important to know the differences between them. Being informed on [...]
New School Year News!
Welcome to the new school year, I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful summer – filled with fun and lots of learning! My team of tutors and I have mixed in some tutoring with time off as well, recharging our instructor batteries. We consider it a great privilege and responsibility to be a part of your child’s [...]
Does your child have exams coming up?
We all know the routine — to prepare for finals, you need to: 1. Study 2. Study 3. Study Well if your child has exams coming up, here are some extra tips to help make studying more enjoyable. 1. Start Early: Start today! The sooner you begin, the less pressure there is. Create a plan [...]
Tips For The Last Few Weeks Of School
The school year is winding down and exams are quickly approaching. Make sure your students use the last few weeks of school wisely so that exams dont catch them off guard. There are a lots of tips that students can use to ensure they wrap up the school year on a high note. Below are [...]
Did you ever wonder? Spring facts…
History of Spring Break Some say Spring Break originated back in the days of the Greeks and Romans. A little different than Spring Break as we know it though… The arrival of Spring was celebrated by youth in tandem with Greek and Roman Gods Dionysus or Bacchus. Others refer to 1930s swimming coach Sam Ingram [...]
Spring Break Plans?
Spring break is just a week away for most of us! Everyone seems to be looking forward to next week to relax a bit, catch up on tasks around the house, and spend time with the family. If you can, plan some activities in advance to make the most of your spring break! If you’re [...]
Do you know any sophomores or juniors who are interested in science?
The 2011 Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) program application is now available. YES! is a program that allows high school sophomores and juniors from the Washington DC area to apply for exciting internships at the National Museum of Natural History. Please share this information with colleagues, community organizations and high schools in the Washington DC metropolitan area. [...]
Crisis In Japan – How To Respond In The Classroom
We are watching the news from home, reading about it online, and most of us are wondering the same thing, “What can I do to make a difference?” Are you wondering what you can do? What about spreading the thought to students in the classroom? The New York Times and other news sources have responded [...]
NEW Summer Plans Announced!
Ashley Tutors Academic Training Program (ATP) MSNBC reports many children lose more than 2 months worth of knowledge without academic reinforcement over the summer. To combat “brain drain”, Ashley Tutors has broadened its relationship with Learning Loft partner J Hursey Consulting to provide customized Academic Training Programs (ATP) for all of our students. ATP will [...]
