The acceptance letter arrives in the mail. Mom knows what’s inside, because the packet is much larger than the rejection letters already received. But she saves the excitement for when her daughter gets back from practice. As the initial excitement fades, a creeping concern replaces it – how are we going to pay for this?… Read more

One of the most common questions parents ask us is some version of, “When should we start planning for college?” That sounds like a simple question, but it is actually several questions wrapped into one. Saving for college might begin when a child is very young. Academic planning can matter before high school. Standardized testing… Read more

“Go easy on him. Our family is genetically bad at math.” The father who told me this was an accountant. His son was not genetically bad at math. In fact, his son was quite good at math, when given proper instruction and a project that he cared about. “I’m just bad at math” is the… Read more

You’ve had a long day. Your kids had a long day. But you know you’ve got to ask – “How was your day, honey?” It’s vital for parents to communicate with their children about classes, grades, friends, social activities, and most importantly, how their goals and ambitions are changing as they progress through their education.… Read more

When I founded Academy Tutors in 2014, I brought more than a decade of experience in education, tutoring, and academic research to a new challenge: helping students in Nevada prepare for opportunities that often demanded more than their schools alone were positioned to provide. From the beginning, our work has gone beyond helping students finish… Read more