So, you're on your way to a high school diploma and the next big step is a college education. Whether you’re headed off to a university, or exploring your local community college, it's going to cost you money - a lot of money. Perhaps by now you’ve heard the stories about starving college students who live off of Ramen noodles and pizza. Sounds kind of fun and adventurous for a few weeks, but worrying about money gets old pretty fast. Getting a scholarship can mean the difference of thou

Interested in learning how to write a haiku? In this article, you'll learn about the rich history of haiku poems, and get to take a stab at writing your own. The haiku form style actually originated from tanka, a short poem with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable rhythm. Tanka was originally practiced by Japanese noblemen and Buddhist priests. During the 9th-12th centuries, writing tanka became a game called "renga," where one person wrote the first three lines of the poem and another person wrote the n

If the idea of sitting down to study math makes you grumble, you're not alone. But have you ever thought about how beautiful math can actually be? Math is all around us--in nature, in architecture, and even in music--and exploring these sides of the subject can make it much more interesting! Here are a few ways that mathematics can actually be pretty amazing: Math in Music Rhythm, musical pitches, and more--they all have some connection to math! And as you learn to read music, you'll notice

Does your son or daughter need an academic tutor? Or, are you a student yourself looking to get up to speed? Here, Fairfax, CA tutor Jason N. explains the importance of finding the right tutor for you, and what exactly to look for...   Unfortunately, it is common for students to feel like their tutor is not a ‘good fit’ and thus search again for another one. Looking for the ‘right’ tutor can be an arduous process. Many students and parents believe that finding a good tutor is

Have a big test coming up? Don't fret! Rethink the way you prepare with these three helpful tips from Olympia, WA tutor Tali H... In order to make test prep “FUN,” you need to - in a sense - forget that what you’re learning is test prep. It’s all about the outlook, distracting yourself, and actually believing (or finding a way to convince yourself) that what you’re learning is worthwhile. 1. The Right Motivation is Key Let’s think fitness for a second. Now, say you tell yo

First Of All... Welcome to High School! Elementary school was interesting and fun, middle school was largely a time of change, and now it’s time for high school. During high school, you and your peers from earlier grades begin to go your separate ways. It’s a time of educational advancement that will prepare you for your future.  Your High School GPA: What is it, Anyway? First, it's important to learn what the GPA is. In a nutshell, it tells your grade point average. If your high school

Nearly a year has passed since the pandemic transformed the way we all work, learn, and communicate with each other. The switch to an online operating system intimidated many of us at first and the learning curve was steep. Who had ever heard of Zoom or Microsoft Teams before March 2020? As a music teacher, I had only taught two virtual lessons prior to March 2020. After a few weeks of frustration during the adaptation period, I realized that distance learning offers many benefits. Switc

Editing your work is one of the most important steps to writing an essay! Create your checklist using these tips from Woburn, MA teacher Belynda C...   Editing is not simply about typos. There are many steps to writing an essay between the initial preparation, research, writing, and finally editing and proofreading your finished work. While proper spelling and grammar are important, there are other aspects to polished prose that need your attention. Some of these items include repe

Didn't study for a big upcoming test? Not all hope is lost. Take a deep breath, and try these test taking strategies from Denver, Co tutor Clarence M...   We've all been there before: It’s the day of the test, or the night before, and you realize there is no way you will be able to get through all your studying. But that doesn't mean you can’t get a decent score on the test -- you just have to play your cards right. Stop Studying My first suggestion is to stop studying! With an

Do you ever feel like your brain is in a rut? It’s happened to all of us — maybe there are a set of vocabulary words you just can’t seem to memorize or a new concept you can’t put into practice. Maybe you just don’t feel quite as sharp as you usually do. But one thing is certain — feeling frustrated and angry isn’t going to help you learn anything. In fact, it’s probably hindering you. Here are 10 best study tips to help boost your learning and get your brain out of its ru