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12/02/2022
Getting Ready for College—It’s Easier Than You Think — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC It’s never too early—or too late—to explore your options for college or career school. We’ll walk through some key steps in preparing for college and provide resources that can help you along the way. You’ll have to take the time to research and understand your options, but you don’t hav...
11/29/2022
How to Teach Your Kids Success By Failing Forward — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Let’s face it, failing is not fun. It is so much more fun to win. Maybe we have been conditioned to avoid failure at all costs because it is seen as “bad”. What we may not realize is our fear of failure caps our children’s view of what is possible. Instead, we need to help kids learn from th...
11/20/2022
7 Ways to Help Your Kid with College Application Essays — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC High school seniors are dancing in the school hallways, celebrating their college acceptance letters. Your high school junior is anticipating their own victory lap a year from now, but until then, they’re knocking themselves out to keep grades up, prep for the SAT or ACT, and study for exams. With...
11/02/2022
Top 49 College Scholarships in 2022 — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Looking for some extra cash to pay for college? Read this blog to find scholarship opportunities while you're in college. Stay tuned for future blogs regarding the many scholarship opportunities also available to high school students.
10/31/2022
Pandemic effects--how can students catch up? — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC While we’re pleased to see evidence of academic rebounding, fully regaining lost ground will require students to make above-average progress going forward. The federal government has provided nearly $200 billion in funding for schools to address challenges associated with the pandemic, with $22 bi...
10/23/2022
Your SAT Score Report Explained — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC You will find your total score and your section scores on your official SAT score report from the College Board. These are the scores that college admissions committees consider when they review your application. On your SAT score report, you will also find a series of cross-test scores and subscore
10/02/2022
Student Rebound After Covid — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC While we’re pleased to see evidence of academic rebounding, fully regaining lost ground will require students to make above-average progress going forward. The federal government has provided nearly $200 billion in funding for schools to address challenges associated with the pandemic, with $22 bi...
09/23/2022
PSAT Test and SAT Overview — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Overview The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test that 11th graders (and some 10th graders) take in October. Like the SAT , it measures the knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and math students learn in the classroom—the same knowledge and skills your child needs to succeed in college and
09/20/2022
How to Start Planning for College in 10th Grade — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC As you settle into your sophomore year, think about taking on new challenges to prep for college—this is a great time to do it. Read on to review the college checklist for ninth grade and use it as part of your college planning process.
09/01/2022
Five ways parents can help children have a better school year — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC The 2021-2022 school year upended conventional notions about what students can or should be able to do by a certain age or grade. Teachers, principals and parents were all caught off guard by some of the trickle-down effects they saw on children returning to in-person schooling.
08/25/2022
How to Find Your Passion and a Career You Love — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC In a perfect world, everyone would start college knowing what they would love to do for a living. Students would already have a plan to apply their interests to career challenges and curriculum choices. Regardless of how completely you’ve planned your path from the classroom to the workplace, coll...
08/22/2022
5 Back-to-School Tips for Senior Year Success — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC College-bound high school seniors should keep two things in mind. The coming months will define the coming years, and you will define the coming months. That’s a bit scary, but the jitters will fade once you take control. To that end, here are 5 back-to-school tips for senior year success.
07/31/2022
Do's and Don'ts for High School Seniors — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Your senior year of high school is finally here. For many students, senior year involves lots of homework, lack of sleep, deadlines, and essays plus college research, college applications, counselor meetings, and scholarship deadlines. Here is a list of senior year do’s and don’ts to help you na...
07/26/2022
How to Write a College Essay — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC "A lot of times students feel like they need to write an essay about a life accomplishment or a life-changing event or something really extraordinary, but it's also possible to write a very effective personal statement about an ordinary thing. It's not the topic that has to be unique, it's wha
07/23/2022
5 Ways to Tour Colleges at Home — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC If you're unable to tour colleges physically, there are different ways to get to know a college through its online resources and social media presences. Many schools are offering virtual tours, chats with admissions officers and current students, and other online options to help you get familiar ...
07/01/2022
Pushing Student Growth Over Summer Break — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Students often view summer as a time to relax, have fun, and forget everything they learned the previous school year. This, of course, is bound to happen to some degree. A break in education often results in students forgetting some information, requiring a few weeks of review for teachers during th
06/28/2022
New!: Virtual Boot Camp & Get Ahead Programs — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC We have new packages! And discounts! Our subject tutoring programs provide students with one-to-one individualized support in math, science, reading, writing, English, history, and foreign language. For more information on this program, please visit our Subject Tutoring page.
06/21/2022
10 Ways to Learn About Colleges Online — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC In addition to basic information—like the size of the campus and the student body—many college websites offer virtual campus tours. Read on for nine more tips on finding the right college for you online.
06/06/2022
Virtual ACT/SAT Boot Camp — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Virtual ACT/SAT boot camp class with test prep instructor Dr. Bobby Selkin. This two-hour virtual boot camp is ideal for students that need to learn basic test-taking skills, tips, and strategies, one week before an official ACT or SAT. Dr. Bobby will also go over each section of the test and let st
06/02/2022
Saving for College - 529 Plans — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC There are many ways to pay for college. Some include applying for grants and scholarships, taking out loans, and other forms of financial aid. In this post, we want to make you aware of a common college savings option, the 529 Plan. Read on to find out more.
05/27/2022
Summer ACT/SAT Preparation — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Test prep in summer prior to junior year isn’t for all students, but it’s a good idea for those students who are targeting an early fall test date in junior year, as well as those who feel that they need extra help in certain subject areas before taking a first test later in their junior year. T...
05/20/2022
Success Tips for College Freshmen — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC The first year of college is an exciting moment, but it’s also normal to feel unsure and overwhelmed. Below is a student success plan, which you can use as a checklist to help you through your first year of college.
05/02/2022
How to Enroll Your Teen in Community College Classes This Summer — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Many teens will have to follow the steps students typically take to enroll, such as submitting an application and taking placement tests. High school counselors can help students navigate the admissions and enrollment process, says one expert. Taking a course at a community college this summer may
04/26/2022
What Is Academic Burnout? — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Feeling less motivated than usual? More exhausted and irritable? Less inspired and creative in your schoolwork? You may have academic burnout, which is a very real condition that is both diagnosable and treatable with the right steps. Read on to learn more.
04/21/2022
Avoid These 4 End-of-Junior-Year Mistakes! — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Your junior year is winding down with just a few months left, which means that you’re likely making plans for the summer. Remember, the more you prepare before senior year, the more you’ll be able to enjoy it! Here are some important plans you shouldn’t neglect, from now until the end of this ...
04/01/2022
6 Tips to Build Confidence for Your AP Exams — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC High school can be a balancing act--figuring out how to make time for your coursework, extracurricular activities, a part-time job, or spending more time with your friends. Wherever you are this spring, know that you can do it! Whether you’re taking your first AP Exam or your last, here are some p...
03/29/2022
What is the Average SAT Score? — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Two years into a pandemic that changed the testing industry, what is a good SAT score in 2022? In this post, we’ll refresh you on the basics of how the SAT is scored and walk you through what makes up a good SAT score in 2022.
03/22/2022
Helping Students Recover from COVID-19 Setbacks — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC We can work together to help students bounce back from the setbacks of the past two Covid years. Read on to find out how.
03/01/2022
ACT vs. SAT: Key Differences — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC The results of standardized tests have quite an influence on the decisions the universities and colleges make in relation to student admissions. Two major test types are the ACT and the SAT. If you are thinking of enrolling in university, chances are you will have to take one of the tests. But, whic
02/26/2022
50 Accommodations for ADHD in High School — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Students with ADHD or learning disabilities have a right to reasonable accommodations to help them succeed. It’s not only possible to implement accommodations for these students, it’s crucial to their success — both during the high school years and in the future. Read on to find out more.
02/22/2022
College Prep Resolutions for High School Juniors — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC While juniors may feel that they still have plenty of time to begin with their college hunting and college applications, it would be a serious mistake to let the approaching months go to waste. Read on for actionable New Year’s resolutions that can orient high school juniors as they approach colle...
02/01/2022
Five Key Skills for Academic Success — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC It takes a combination of skills — organization, time management, prioritization, concentration, and motivation — to achieve academic success. But it's never too early or too late to help your child develop these skills. Read on for tips to get your child on the right track.
01/25/2022
Understanding the Changes in Standardized Testing — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Like colleges and universities, private schools are changing the way they use admissions tests. Change has come to standardized testing, and not just college admissions exams like the SAT and ACT. Private grade schools are also altering the way they view testing. Read on to learn more.
01/11/2022
Addressing COVID-19 Learning Disruptions — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC As more students return to in-person learning, education leaders are working not only to rebuild school communities and help students transition, but also to address gaps in learning resulting from COVID-19 disruptions. One strategy states and districts are considering is tutoring, or focused instru
12/30/2021
Mid-Year Checklist — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC January is a great time to get organized and jump into the new year. Here are some tips for you!
12/28/2021
Top Ten Test-Taking Tips for Students — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Approach the big test as you'd approach a giant jigsaw puzzle. It might be tough, but you can do it! A positive attitude goes a long way toward success. Read on for more test-taking tips!
12/21/2021
ACT Accommodations Requirements — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Beginning with the 2021-22 testing year, students who already receive accommodations at their school under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act will automatically be eligible to receive the allowable testing accommodations when they registe
12/01/2021
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC It takes hard work to guarantee your college application stands out. Make it rise to the top of the pile by becoming familiar with the application process and getting organized. A lot of moving parts go into applying to college— tests, essays, recommendation letters, transcripts—and each element...
11/28/2021
Tips for Academic Success — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC Time management can be a challenge for some students mainly because they overestimate the amount of time they have for a task and underestimate how much time it will take for them to do it. Allowing enough time to get ready for class, study for an exam or complete an assignment can be tricky. Read o
11/20/2021
Importance of Junior Year of High School — Vint Hill Educational Services LLC For those interested in college, some years of high school carry more weight—especially, the junior year. Colleges often look more closely at grades and achievements from students’ junior years when evaluating who to accept. Some high school years carry more weight—especially, the junior one. ...
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