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How to Write a Hamburger

March 17, 2017Blog

Imagine eating a hamburger with no bottom bun. How messy would that be? Your thumbs would be all slimy with ketchup and mustard, and different parts of the hamburger would […]

Success Story

March 17, 2017Blog

Getting Started on Your Application Essays

July 15, 2015Blogcommon application essay, personal statement

Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of having to write a brilliant personal statement? Take a hint from the Heath Brothers: What looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity. […]

7 Must-Know SAT Reading Strategies to Boost your SAT

June 16, 2015Blog, SAT

Reading passages often seem impossible to tackle for SAT test takers. With limited time and an exhausted brain, students often have difficulty concentrating. Below are some tips and notes on […]

TOEFL, IELTS and TOEIC

March 5, 2015Blog, TOEFLIELTS and TOEIC, TOEFL

(Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh my!) Tests can seem overwhelming. However, when applying to schools and programs you usually only need to take one of three to prove your […]

Sample SAT Sentence Correction Question

January 15, 2015Blog, SAT

Hi everyone! Here is a sample SAT example complete with a thorough analysis. Feel free to ask us any questions you might have on the comment section below! This is […]

A bare-bones Applications Checklist

December 19, 2014Blog

Applying to college may be overwhelming. It is difficult to keep track of what you need to write, ask for, study for, and ultimately submit. While each college and university […]

Success Story

December 11, 2014Blogeducation, lawrence university, scholarship, success story, university

From his sunny disposition and permanent grin you would never guess what this young man has gone through. At merely 16 years of age, Andrés Capous had to learn how to […]

Um…so…do I…like…have to…like… read this?

October 14, 2014Blogcommon mistakes, filler words

Fillers. Those overused sounds or words we insert when speaking in order to…um…get extra time to think for the right word to use next. While in theory, we use them […]

It’s September Already?

September 12, 2014Blog

Yes, as Pricemart begins to haul out the bargain X-mas decor, and stores all around begin to offer their layaway programs and cheesy holiday slogans we are assaulted by the […]

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How to Write a Hamburger

Success Story

Getting Started on Your Application Essays

7 Must-Know SAT Reading Strategies to Boost your SAT

TOEFL, IELTS and TOEIC

Sample SAT Sentence Correction Question

A bare-bones Applications Checklist

Success Story

Um…so…do I…like…have to…like… read this?

It’s September Already?

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