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Dr. Thom
Oct 28, 20225 min read
Helping Your Test Anxious Teen
We are often asked how parents can help their students with academic-related stress. Here are our best tips and guidance.
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Dr. Thom
Oct 14, 20224 min read
The College Search and the Flooded Mailbox
So your student is getting lots of mail from colleges and “honors” programs? How did they get your student’s info and what does it mean?
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Dr. Thom
Mar 5, 20215 min read
The Admissions Factory Part II: The de-standardization of college admissions
This past year saw an unprecedented shift toward test-optional admissions policies. How did we get here and what does it mean for students?
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Dr. Thom
Sep 25, 20203 min read
Testing Stress: The importance of keeping perspective at home
High stakes testing can generate a top of anxiety in students - keeping perspective at home is essential.
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Dr. Thom
Aug 7, 20204 min read
What the Heck is Test Optional Anyway?
We’ve been getting a ton of questions about what test optional means if you have a high school student approaching the college search.
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