Test optional. Test blind. These previously unfamiliar terms have become a standard part of the college application process recently, but even more so in the past year due to the impact of the pandemic on SAT/ACT testing opportunities. A “test…
As we move into the holiday season, a favorite time of year for many, the nature of our celebrations will inevitably be affected by COVID-19 which not only continues to be a serious global health risk but is currently spreading…
The 2020-21 school year certainly looks far different than any other! Rather than heading off to school sporting a new backpack and school supplies, excited to see friends and start new classes, the first day of school meant sitting in…
There’s no doubt about it: The 2020-21 school year is going to be different than anything we’ve experienced. School districts in counties at higher risk for Covid-19 (including LA County) are mandated to begin the school year with remote learning,…
Don’t Fall Behind! When ringing in the New Year back in January — the beginning of a new decade and the end of the twenty-teens — it’s safe to assume that most of us never anticipated what this year would…
➯ Ending the Shutdown As we enter the third month of the COVID-19 shutdown, many states are taking incremental steps toward reopening. Governor Newsom laid out a four-part plan for reopening California which will start rolling out soon, with some…
A few months ago, most of us had never heard of COVID-19 or social distancing. Whether you’re 8 or 80, chances are that living through this coronavirus global pandemic is unlike any period of time in your life. One of…
New Year’s Resolutions … yay or nay? We say “yay!” As we enter not only a new year but a new decade, it is the perfect time to look ahead and determine what steps to take or habits to develop…
It’s no secret that the college application process has become more complex, competitive and time consuming than ever before. Getting accepted into college, however, is only one piece of the puzzle. For many families, the daunting prospect of paying for…
There are many reasons that families choose to send their children to private schools: the desire to attend a religious day school, dissatisfaction with local public schools, or benefits such as smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. Whatever the…