5 Mistakes DIY Standardized Test Preppers Make

5 Mistakes DIY Standardized Test Preppers Make

Taking Practice Tests on Your Own There is a finite amount of practice tests. Simply taking them over and over again exhausts the limited supply. Without a tutor, you have no meaningful performance data analysis to apply to your next practice test. Practice makes...
Stuck in a Myth

Stuck in a Myth

Part 3: Stuck in a Myth Schools tell their students that if they work hard and get good grades, they will be successful in college and their careers. It’s one of the fundamental philosophies of our society. Parents motivate their kids with this very idea. What if it’s...
Stuck in the Middle

Stuck in the Middle

Part 2: Stuck in the Middle Are schools evil? No. They are trying to help. All of those involved want the best for the students in their classrooms. But that doesn’t mean they are doing the right thing.  In a typical class, your child has, they are surrounded by...
Stuck in The System

Stuck in The System

Part 1: Stuck in the System  In almost all its forms, traditional education relies on a “one-size fits all” model. There are many different philosophies, theories, and ideologies around which schools organize their teaching and learning. Regardless of whether or...
Getting Serious About High School Admissions

Getting Serious About High School Admissions

Congratulations to Our Students! The Lyceum Institute is proud to announce that our Secondary School Admissions students were accepted into their choices of the most prestigious secondary schools in the country.   Getting Serious About Admissions Every year,...
The New SAT

The New SAT

  Lyceum is ready to prepare you for the new SAT. In response to CollegeBoard’s recent announcement that the SAT will change in 2024, we’ve organized some essential articles for our families. Click the links below to read more about the changes: A good overview...