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How is High School Different from Elementary School?

Transitioning from elementary school to high school can be, and often is, a real challenge for students. While the Grade has only changed from 8 to 9, virtually every aspect of the education experience will have changed. We will highlight the most important changes here, but know that with the right strategy, the move to high school doesn’t have to...

High School

Strategies to build an academic foundation

Adapting to the new high school environment early is crucial for a student’s success over the next 4 years and is often overlooked by parents and students. Most students coming out of elementary school are accustomed to a “take it easy” environment, where homework, stress level and competition is minimal. High school is different. The demand on the student is...

Academic

How to help your child to develop an interest in math

Develop an interest in math is vital to its success, because students tend to perform better if they want to, rather than they have to. The problem facing most students, is that they often get caught up, in learning the materials, or preparing for tests, or scoring for marks. They never step back and think about “why am I doing...

Mathematics

How to Write a Compelling University Application Essay

In applying to universities, many students will focus on their grades, but have often neglected the importance of the essay, which is a determining factor for your acceptance. I would recommend you to start early, give yourself sufficient time – at least a month or two for preparing the essay. You should compose at least 4-5 drafts on each essay,...

University Application