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Novella Prep motivates students to discover their unique path through unmatched tutoring, college planning, and academic advising.

If you’re like a lot of parents, you probably hear “I don’t know” more often than you’d like when you ask about your chi...
08/10/2026

If you’re like a lot of parents, you probably hear “I don’t know” more often than you’d like when you ask about your child’s life.

As you head into a new school year, try asking questions that give them a little more to work with than “Are you excited?” These small shifts can open the door to better conversations about what they’re looking forward to, what feels hard, and where they may need support.

Which questions would you add?

You may know executive functioning as time management or organization, but it includes much more than that.These 12 skil...
07/30/2026

You may know executive functioning as time management or organization, but it includes much more than that.

These 12 skills help students manage their attention, emotions, responsibilities, goals, and responses to challenges.

For some families, this may be a helpful reminder. For others, it may be the first time seeing all 12 skills broken down in one place.

The good news is that executive functioning skills can be taught, practiced, and strengthened over time!

Swipe through to learn more, and save this post to come back to later.

What helps a student stay composed under pressure, adapt after a setback, and keep moving forward?The same skills that s...
07/23/2026

What helps a student stay composed under pressure, adapt after a setback, and keep moving forward?

The same skills that support athletic performance also support academic success: focus, emotional regulation, adaptability, and resilience.

In our article The Academic Athlete Advantage, we explore why these skills matter and how students can build them deliberately.

Read the full article:
https://buff.ly/BrNPbgF

Is your child's brain stuck in a dopamine loop? 🧠Screens aren't just distracting — they're engineered to keep kids wanti...
06/26/2026

Is your child's brain stuck in a dopamine loop? 🧠

Screens aren't just distracting — they're engineered to keep kids wanting more, never feeling satisfied. Neuroscientist and author Michaeleen Doucleff calls it the dopamine trap, and her book Dopamine Kids explains exactly what's happening inside your child's developing brain.

The good news? The brain is plastic. It can rewire — and the earlier you start, the better positioned your student will be for college and beyond.

We break down the science and what families can do about it: https://buff.ly/yedcLAm

Applying to college in the 2026 cycle? The admissions landscape continues to shift, and families need to know what selec...
06/15/2026

Applying to college in the 2026 cycle? The admissions landscape continues to shift, and families need to know what selective colleges are prioritizing now.

Join Novella Prep on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 PM for a free online webinar on the trends shaping college admissions and the steps students can take to stand out.

Register here: https://buff.ly/KdIrRgR

A recent Bloomberg Businessweek feature highlighted a growing trend: parents paying tens of thousands of dollars — somet...
06/11/2026

A recent Bloomberg Businessweek feature highlighted a growing trend: parents paying tens of thousands of dollars — sometimes more than $50,000 — for career coaching designed to help college students land elite internships and first jobs.

We understand why families feel anxious. Today’s students are entering a competitive and uncertain job market.

But a strong career launch cannot be built by outsourcing the process.

Students need executive functioning, communication skills, self-knowledge, resilience, and real opportunities to practice navigating uncertainty.

In our latest blog, we explore why the most effective career readiness support starts with helping students build the skills, judgment, and confidence they need to take ownership of their next step.

Read the full post: https://buff.ly/7g9672M

College planning should build confidence, not conflict.As parents, it’s natural to want to help your student stay on tra...
05/27/2026

College planning should build confidence, not conflict.

As parents, it’s natural to want to help your student stay on track, make strong choices, and avoid unnecessary stress.

But the most helpful role is not taking over the process, it’s providing structure, asking thoughtful questions, offering steady support, and helping your student build the confidence to lead.

In our latest guide for parents, we’re sharing how to support your student through the college planning process while still preserving their independence and ownership.

Read the full guide: https://buff.ly/pkXiDNY

We've spent years optimizing kids' schedules, résumés, and credentials. But the world they're entering doesn't reward op...
05/12/2026

We've spent years optimizing kids' schedules, résumés, and credentials. But the world they're entering doesn't reward optimization. It rewards adaptability.

The students who will thrive aren't necessarily the busiest ones. They're the ones who can think clearly, recover quickly, and execute independently – without someone managing every move.

That's the shift modern education needs to make.

Read the full piece: https://buff.ly/WZGxfsl

Students often pick the ACT or SAT based on incorrect advice.“The ACT is for math kids.”“The SAT is harder.”“My state pr...
05/06/2026

Students often pick the ACT or SAT based on incorrect advice.

“The ACT is for math kids.”
“The SAT is harder.”
“My state prefers one.”

None of these are reliable ways to choose.

The right test depends on how you think, pace, and perform.

We broke down exactly how to decide → https://buff.ly/uBXKx3t

Not sure which fits you better? DM us with your questions.

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