STANDARDIZED TEST PREP

Lyceum standardized test prep yields improvements that are officially measurable. Despite the primacy of lifelong learning, the importance of results isn’t lost on us, and we know firsthand how much strategies and approaches to succeeding on the English and math sections of tests augment one’s intellect and problem-solving abilities. Our standardized test prep programs show students what they otherwise wouldn’t see on their own: the structure, traps, time constraints, patterns, content, and purpose of the tests that they prepare for.

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

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

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

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

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

  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...

Does Your Son or Daughter Crush Math and Science, but not English?

NO PROBLEM! Shawn Berger designed the Mastery of the English Language (MOTEL) Program after a decade of classroom teaching experience in schools that invested more in STEM education than English. Why The MOTEL Program? Because it's the only program to effectively...

The Benefits of Online Tutoring

The Benefits of Online Tutoring Online tutoring and one-to-one learning create a perfect scenario of individualized instruction and convenience. While the quality of an online school can vary, an online tutor utilizes all the strengths of digital learning, such as...

College Essay Tips

Last Minute Essay Tips The time to complete high school and college applications is here. You may have spent months preparing or are just now beginning to plan. With deadlines looming, it’s tempting to fall back on generic ideas, cliches and, shortcuts. Here are some...

Learning Styles Based Education

The concept of learning styles arose out of the need to meet highly intelligent students at their level and help them excel. But the science behind is, at best, weak. Are learning scenarios a better concept?

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