By Charles Mckenzie The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, more commonly known as TOPS, is ascholarship program that is offered to students attending higher education within the state ofLouisiana. The scholarship program is one of the most inclusive and expansive that Louisianahas to offer and provides financial assistance to thousands of students and their families…
Read MoreBy Amanda Vincent The SAT is a standardized test that covers critical reading, writing, and mathematics concepts,and it is commonly used during the college admissions process to measure a student’scompatibility with a specific university’s academic standards. When it comes to preparing for anexam of such importance, understanding the breakdown of each section is essential, especiallyfor…
Read MoreGet to know Megan! She is one of our talented tutors at Studyville, showing up to help students succeed in their goals and advocating for baked potato day in cafeterias everywhere. Who your kids spend time with is important. So get to know a little bit about Megan in her Q&A. What is your major?…
Read MoreTiffany is one of our talented tutors here at Studyville. Her personal passion is Biological Engineering, but she’s been helping students with a wide range of subjects for over 7 years! She’s been with Studyville® since the beginning, and we think you’ll enjoy getting to know her as much as we have. What subjects do…
Read MoreKyle is more than just your science hype-man with a cool last name. He’s an aspiring nuclear engineer, home chef, and invested mentor. Get to know Kyle with his Q&A below. What did you study in undergrad (and graduate school, if applicable)? I studied Chemical Engineering at LSU and graduated in 2020. I am planning…
Read MoreBy Kyle Costanza Private tutoring can be beneficial and even necessary, but does having a private tutor help every student? A private tutor can be a lifeline when preparing for a test, catching up for missed school days, or tackling a particularly tough concept. However, these are not the only situations where students need help. …
Read MoreBy Rachel Morley Filling out FAFSA, otherwise known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, can be a stressful experience for high school seniors (and let’s be honest, their parents as well) to complete before college begins. Studyville is here to help! To make this process as simple and straightforward as we can, we…
Read MoreImprove Your Score in Any Class with these 5 Simple Study Tips By Garrett Lonsberry Homework is never the most heavily weighted grade for a class, but it is essential to improve your score. If you do poorly on tests, improving your homework habits can help save your grade. Even if you do well on…
Read MoreCollege Readiness: Is it Ever Too Early to Start Thinking About College? The thought of applying and leaving for college can be not only stressful, but it can also be an immense task to take on, for both parents and students alike. Applying and successfully being admitted to a good college will be hard for…
Read MoreSeven days a year, students assemble to take the ACT® in sterilized classrooms bereft of their usual decorative encouragement. On test days, hallowed hallways become Big Brother-like chambers with their stern observers, rigid regulations, and rehearsed movements. This odd presentation of a familiar setting, coupled with its perhaps too-reliable structure is a poignant metaphor for…
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