“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”, a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, was written in the middle of deep crisis, sorrow, and hopelessness. Have you read it? Have you heard the song? Longfellow was mourning the violent death of his wife (a grief he feared would send him to an asylum), and his son…
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Tutoring tax deductions are now available thanks to the 2020 Louisiana Legislature Second Special Session, where lawmakers passed and the Governor signed Representative Edmonds’ HB 20, now Act 13, which gives tax payers a deduction up to $5,000 per child for in-person educational facilitators or virtual education facilitators (e.g., tutoring). This deduction under the new…
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Nestled in the rolling hills outside beautiful Greenville, South Carolina sits Furman University. Furman is on the smaller, with just 2,800 students, but mighty when it comes to advancing its students to graduate school and corporate America. Impressively, Furman boasts 95% acceptance rate of its pre-law students into law school, feeding graduates to highly revered…
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Just in case anyone was wondering, a day in the life of a working mom was difficult before COVID, now it is absolutely insufferable. I’m beyond exhausted. And yes, exhaustion is a symptom of COVID… I got tested, no luck. I’d give anything for two weeks of people avoiding me. But exhaustion is also a…
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Students had a chance to visit with college admissions counselors from High Point University, located in North Carolina, right here in Baton Rouge via Studyville® College Recruiter nights this past week. Visiting with recruiter Morgan Fowler, everyone learned what sets this university apart as a truly unique institution. High Point University touts itself as the…
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Studyville® hosted Rollins College for a College Admissions night last night and let us just say…they had us at free jetskis. Situated on beautiful Lake Virginia in Winter Park, Florida, Rollins students enjoy a beautiful atmosphere to study in, waterskiing activities (including a Division 1 Waterskiing team), free student access to jetskis and boats, internships…
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Finding a good tutor isn’t easy. Parents are often faced with quite a dilemma when choosing a tutor. Effective, inexpensive, or flexible: pick one because you can’t have all three. Most parents would clearly sacrifice to make sure their student is with the most effective tutor but doing so creates another set of headaches where…
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Fear often stems from a lack of knowledge or control. The ACT® is no stranger to instilling fear in students, simply due to a lack of what to expect. In fact, many students go into the test without proper preparation and leave feeling defeated and discouraged to try again. The most important factor to remember…
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As many schools announce virtual learning options and school closures, the question, “What about parents?” comes to mind. While the health and safety of teachers and students is of the utmost importance, many educators and policymakers seem to be overlooking an important factor in the decision-making process—parents. Although many parents are concerned for the health…
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There’s a ramification of our current circumstances that as parents, educators and a community we need to consider. As schools close at varying levels of preparedness for distance learning, a large gap is forming for students’ access to education. There is disparity among schools as well as individual students’ access to technology and resources. This…
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