The Learning Curve

08/07/2026

The 2026 Common App has opened, and The Learning Curve has two exciting events on the schedule this month to help your student prepare for college admissions season! Our next 4-hour ACT and SAT Workshops will be held in-person at the Hurt Hub on Saturday, Aug 15th from 9am-5pm. Our popular College Admissions Workshop returns the very next day, Sunday Aug 16th from 9am-5pm, in-person at the Hurt Hub. Sign up for both on our website: https://thelearningcurvelkn.teachworks.com/b/o8tTjsLmgxSx2FJco5MAog

07/17/2026

We are writing to share our newest newsletter update from our college planning blog. This month's post covers Test Optional Admissions and the factors informing our recommendation for families to consider test prep for the ACT and SAT. As you've likely heard in recent weeks, next year's application cycle will be the first in several years for which every Ivy League institution will require a standardized test score. We strongly suspect state schools, especially competitive institutions like those found in North Carolina's prestigious Research Triangle, will follow suit.

Catch up with our blog this weekend as we prepare for the incoming school year.

If your student has been preparing for college or visited their high school guidance officer in the last few years, you've probably heard the phrase "test-optional" more times than you can count. For a while, it seemed like standardized testing was fading into the background of college adm

06/12/2026

We've recently published an update to our College Planning blog addressing many of the FAQs we get about ACT/SAT prep, starting with whether it's worth it. Our post covers what test prep tutoring actually provides, timeframes for expected score gains, crucial factors helping to ensure students' tutoring is successful, and how strong standardized test scores can form part of a holistic, student-centered approach to preparing for college admissions. Read more on website:

With college costs rising and admissions becoming increasingly competitive, many families wonder whether ACT or SAT tutoring is actually worth the investment. Read on for our guide on what test prep tutoring involves and provides, as well as how standardized test scores complement a personalized, e

05/22/2026

Are you a teacher or college student looking for a summer side gig? The Learning Curve is seeking engaging Math and English tutors hoping to start work Summer 2026! Experience teaching/tutoring high school Math and/or ACT-SAT Math strongly preferred; paid training for test prep instruction will be provided. Starting pay negotiated up to $30/hour for experienced instructors with opportunities for increases. Candidates available for part-time work strongly encouraged (peak months April--November). Apply or inquire on our Contact page: https://www.thelearningcurvelkn.com/contact

05/22/2026

The Learning Curve is excited to host our first College Admissions Workshop of the season on Sunday, May 31! A recent student review shows how valuable these Workshop opportunities can be to kick-start your rising senior's Admissions season: "I came to the workshop with hardly anything. The fact that I came out with a completed essay is amazing!" Join the students already registered for this Workshop while we still have seats available! Sign up today on our website:

Returning for 2026, our annual College Admissions Workshop series routinely empowers attendees to make a strong start to admissions season. Students receive 1-on-1 guidance to brainstorm, draft, and review compelling personal statements.

02/20/2026

The very first SAT of 2026 is just around the corner on March 14! Registrations for this SAT will fill fast! To help students prepare, we are offering a 4-hour SAT Workshop on Saturday, March 7. Our Workshops are excellent opportunities to cover the basics of the Reading & Writing and Math sections of the test. We'll also introduce strategies for time management and how to navigate Modules 1 and 2 of the test strategically. Our Workshop will be from 9am-1pm at the Hurt Hub in Davidson. You can sign up here: https://thelearningcurvelkn.teachworks.com/b/o8tTjsLmgxSx2FJco5MAog

11/18/2025

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Growing again!

02/21/2025

The Learning Curve is HIRING experienced tutors for high school tutoring and ACT and SAT Prep. Located onsite at the Hurt Hub@Davidson, we work with Lake Norman Area students to achieve their personal best. We are in need of a Math tutor with experience teaching or tutoring Math I-IV through AP Calculus and an English tutor comfortable working with both ACT and SAT clients for the English/Reading portions of both tests. Pay starts at $30/hour (based on experience). Apply now on our website's Contact page: https://www.thelearningcurvelkn.com/contact

05/06/2024

Our FIRST College Admissions Workshop of 2024 is almost here! For 5+ years, our Workshops have helped empower students across the Triangle and Charlotte areas to a successful admissions season. Our students have been accepted to some of the best schools in the country and used our services to prepare rounded, competitive applications, starting with a dynamic and compelling personal statement. Inquire/register on our website! https://www.thelearningcurvelkn.com/college-admissions-workshop