11 Colleges Where Early Applicants Gain an Edge

11 Colleges Where Early Applicants Gain an Edge

Early acceptance rates at these institutions showed a significant advantage over regular decision rates, according to U.S. News data. Though crafting a standout college application can be a time-consuming and stressful process, submitting an application in the fall, well before the typical winter deadline for regular admissions, is possible.Read on to find out more.

Choosing Between the Digital SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know

Choosing Between the Digital SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know

Starting in March 2023, the SAT is set to transform into a shorter, snazzier digital test. This development is causing quite the buzz, especially for high school juniors (Grade 11). Typically, strong math whizzes have thrived on the SAT, while those leaning towards reading and verbal skills have found their stride with the ACT. However, with the digital shift, SAT takers now need to excel across the board.There's also the option of ditching the SAT altogether and channeling their efforts into the ACT.

PSAT vs. SAT: How Are They Different?

PSAT vs. SAT: How Are They Different?

The SAT and PSAT are pretty similar tests, but we'll outline four key differences you should know before you take these exams. The SAT is typically a test for which Juniors and Seniors in high school spend more time studying, whereas the PSAT can serve as a practice and a litmus for the SAT.


The SAT Goes Digital!

The SAT Goes Digital!

In a significant leap forward, the SAT is transforming into a digital experience. This change brings several crucial updates and enhancements that could reshape the way you approach this important standardized test. Let's dive into what's changing and what remains the same as the SAT evolves into its digital form.

Getting to the Root of Math Anxiety

Getting to the Root of Math Anxiety

When kids see themselves as capable mathematicians, it sets the stage for tackling more challenging work.

Negative feelings about math can set in as early as kindergarten research shows, and by middle school, many students may throw in the towel and decide that they “just aren’t math people,” write math educators Kasi Allen and Kemble Schnell in the journal Math Teaching in Middle School

5 Tips for AP Course Success

5 Tips for AP Course Success

Whether you’re a veteran AP student, or taking a course for the very first time, know that the work you do in an AP course will help you prepare for college and beyond. Read on for ive tips and other free resources to keep in mind as you gear up for your next AP course.  

Sleep and Health

Sleep and Health

Adequate sleep contributes to a student’s overall health and well-being. Students should get the proper amount of sleep at night to help stay focused, improve concentration, and improve academic performance.

Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health, and injuries. They are also more likely to have attention and behavior problems, which can contribute to poor academic performance in school.

Going To College Pays, But Elite Colleges Pay Even More

Going To College Pays, But Elite Colleges Pay Even More

he benefits of a four-year degree are substantial and solid. Getting a college diploma will likely be the best investment anyone ever makes.

Not to brag too much, but some of us have been saying this for a long, long time.

But there’s more to the simple value of a college degree, undeniable as that is. That’s because finishing school matters, but where you finish school matters even more.

Junior Year Testing Timeline

Junior Year Testing Timeline

Here's a breakdown of a traditional timeline for junior year, focusing on the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT, with suggestions for tutoring and goal planning:

September:

- Start by familiarizing yourself with the test formats and content of the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.

- Consider taking a diagnostic test to assess…

Top 11 Tips for Back to High School

Top 11 Tips for Back to High School

Heading back to high school? Whether you’re a high school junior or a senior these tips will help you quickly get into gear for fall semester in terms of your classes, the college admissions process, test prep and, of course, your scholarship search. Yes – there’s a lot to remember – but these tips will help you keep everything on track all semester long by starting out organized, with a plan and with right goals in mind.

SATs are Just Around the Corner 

SATs are Just Around the Corner 

At Vint Hill Education, we take immense pride in being leaders in private in-home and online SAT and ACT tutoring, with a track record that speaks for itself. We recognize that every child is unique, with their own set of academic strengths and weaknesses. It is because of these differences that we firmly believe a one-size-fits-all approach, such as a commercial classroom course, may not fully meet your child's specific needs.

What is the Submitter Advantage?

What is the Submitter Advantage?

Colleges universally adopted test optional admissions policies during the pandemic, in part because a handful of national SAT and ACT test dates and a flood of local test center administrations were cancelled. Test optional admissions also served to lower anxiety during a time when both applicants and the schools themselves were panicked about COVID-college. The general public became enamored with rhetoric about how removing objective data somehow produced fairer outcomes. However, feelings among applicants and their parents about test optional admissions have become more mixed as people have had time to consider its implications.

7 THINGS TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE SENIOR YEAR

7 THINGS TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE SENIOR YEAR

You just finished your junior year, and you are on top of the world. As the seniors prepare for college in a flurry of stress and excitement, you put your feet up, your shades on, and relax. You’re about to be the head of the school – a senior at last.

But wait that means in no time at all you’ll be preparing to graduate, preparing for college! You’ll be starting real adult life! You’re not ready for this! What the heck?! How did it happen so quickly!

Woahwoahwoah, slow down. With a little planning and effort, you’ll be as prepared as can be to take on your Senior year and start an new and exciting chapter of your life. You just need to know what steps to take.

And that is where we can help. If you want to minimize stress and maximize opportunity, there are a few things you should do this upcoming summer (hint: they don’t involve going to the beach).

Check these 7 things off your summer to-do list, and you’ll be ready to take on the world when fall rolls around.

What To Do Summer Before Junior Year of High School

What To Do Summer Before Junior Year of High School

Don’t know what to do summer before junior year of high school? Here are 10 awesome ideas to give you a head start!

How to Visit a College

How to Visit a College

This guide is designed to walk you through every aspect of how to visit a college, equipping you with the necessary knowledge to make an informed and astute decision about your future academic pursuits.

The 7 Best Extracurricular Activities for College Applications

The 7 Best Extracurricular Activities for College Applications

While different schools put different stock in extracurricular activities, almost every college considers them when deciding which students to admit. For example, the University of South Florida ranks extracurricular activities just behind grades, difficulty of coursework, and standardized test scores in terms of importance.

The right high school activities can make a big difference during the admissions process. In this guide, we cover the best extracurricular activities for college applications and answer frequently asked questions.

6 Summer Tips to Prepare you for College

6 Summer Tips to Prepare you for College

College can be demanding, so it’s essential to take advantage of the summer months to prepare yourself. From relaxing and recharging to getting organized and networking, these tips will help you make the most out of your summer break. By the end of it, you’ll have boosted your skills, made some valuable connections, and set yourself up for success.

5 Resources to Prepare for AP Exams

You’ve Got This! Get Ready for Your AP Exams.

This year stay focused on following through. Completing an AP Exam always has benefits, no matter your score. It shows colleges you’re willing to challenge yourself by completing college-level coursework. And if it’s your first time taking an AP Exam, learn what to expect so you’ll feel confident on test day.

 

1. New for 2023- AP Daily: Practice Sessions

Mark your calendars for AP Daily: Practice Sessions, a new video series focused on practicing free-response and multiple-choice questions. These short, 15-minute video sessions will be led by experienced AP teachers. Two sets of video recordings will be released—the first set on April 17 and the second set on April 24. Both sets of videos will be posted on AP Classroom and YouTube and can be watched at any time before your AP Exams. Check out the session schedule here.

Note: Practice sessions are not available for AP Seminar, AP Research, AP Art and Design, and AP World Languages. However, videos on the Review page under Course Resources in AP Classroom are excellent preparation resources for these courses.

 

2. AP Daily Videos

Review and continue building your knowledge of course content and skills with AP Daily. Watch these short videos, taught by experienced AP teachers, on your own time to review and practice all the content and skills that will be assessed on your AP Exam this year. Log in to AP Classroom to get started.

Pro Tip: AP Daily Live videos can be viewed with closed captioning. Search words, scan, and get the information you’re looking for quickly!

3. AP Daily: Live Review Recordings

Did you know that you’re able to view last year’s AP Daily: Live Review videos? Access them in AP Classroom. Go to the Review page in the Course Resources section to view them. It’s never too early to start preparing!

 

4. Other AP Classroom Resources

AP Daily, AP Daily: Practice Sessions, and AP Daily: Live Review recordings are available in AP Classroom, along with these resources that your teachers may use to help you prepare throughout the year.

  • Topic Questions: Practice questions assigned by your teacher that check your understanding and give you immediate feedback on each unit topic.

  • Progress Checks: Assessments unlocked by your teacher to gauge what you know and can do after each unit of the course. Use the results to create a study plan for the AP Exam.

  • My Reports: A personal dashboard that shows your understanding of course content and skills over time so you can view your progress from unit to unit.

  • Additional Tips: Use this handy interactive user guide to get the most out of your AP Classroom experience.

 

5. Take advantage of our other free resources to prepare yourself:

  • Ask your AP teacher about a review plan that uses coursework, previous assignments, and AP Classroom resources.

  • Click the About the Exam tab on any of the course pages to learn about your course’s exam.

  • Practice for your upcoming AP Exams with questions created by the AP Program. If your exam has them, you can download free-response questions and review sample student responses and scoring guidelines from previous exams on the About the Exam tab of your course page.


Subject Tutoring with vhes:

Vint Hill Educational Services offers subject-based tutoring in math, science, reading, writing, English, history, and foreign language. Our tutors take subject-specific tests to demonstrate their content knowledge before being hired. We can guarantee they know the content. 

Science Tutoring:

  • Earth Science

  • Physical Science

  • Geosystems

  • Biology

  • AP Biology

  • Chemistry

  • AP Chemistry

  • Physics

  • AP Physics

Math Tutoring:

  • K-7 Math

  • Pre-Algebra

  • Algebra I

  • Algebra II

  • Geometry

  • Trigonometry

  • Statistics

  • Pre-Calculus

  • Calculus AB/BC

  • AP Calculus

Foreign Language Tutoring:

  • Spanish

  • French

  • Latin

  • German

Writing Tutoring:

  • Elementary

  • Middle School

  • High School

Reading Tutoring:

  • Elementary

  • Middle School

  • High School

  • Phonics

English Tutoring:

  • Middle School

  • High School

  • AP English

  • AP Literature and Composition


History Tutoring:

  • World History

  • AP World History

  • US History

  • AP US History

  • Government

  • AP Government

Vint Hill does not just assign any available tutor; we actually handpick the best tutor for your child. Before accepting the tutor, parents receive a tutor profile to review and approve. The tutor matching process consists of the following: subject area knowledge, tutor education, tutor personality, tutor background, student weaknesses, student schedule, and location preference (at our office, in-home, public library, local coffee shop, or virtual). 

Parents receive access to our online Teachworks tutoring system and will be able to review tutor session notes, receive session email reminders, plus keep track of session hours used/hours remaining.