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Summer reading is often part of a high school English curriculum. Many times, incoming freshmen to seniorswill find they are required to read certain novels over their summer break. The purpose of this requirement istwofold: (1) it helps students strengthen their literacy skills; and (2) it allows English teachers to assess thoseskills at the beginning… Continue reading →

My son took 4 AP classes this year at Langley HS and needed help with Calc BC. The class at Langley HS has over 30 students, so the teacher has very little time to answer questions in class or give extra time to students (common problem with large classes at LHS). The NOVASTAR calculus tutor… Continue reading →

Give yourself breaks It sounds counter-intuitive, but giving yourself breaks while studying is actually very helpful. You need to rest your mind. If you study for 60-90 minutes, be sure to take a 10-15-minute break. What do you do with your time? Eat a snack. Stretch out your muscles. Dance around your room! Just do… Continue reading →

Who are the visual learners? Visual learners learn best through seeing. They tend to remember what they read or see more than what they’ve heard.   Note: While the ideas below are geared towards the strengths of visual learners, effective note organization and understanding how to use diagrams to one’s advantage are great study skills for all learners.… Continue reading →

Who are Auditory Learners? Auditory learners learn best through hearing information. They tend to remember things that have been said to them better than information presented in charts, diagrams, and in print. Note: While the ideas below are geared towards the strengths of auditory learners, this information can be beneficial for all learners.   Study Strategies for… Continue reading →

The new school year is still a few weeks away, but now is a great time to start thinking about your student’s study space so they can hit the ground running. A dedicated study space and a study routine helps cue your mind and your body that it’s time to study. Think about these things when planning… Continue reading →

The countdown to the SAT and ACT begins next week! Students need as much time as possible to practice the new SAT, which was only recently updated this year. The worst thing to do is wait until the last minute to start studying: cramming is never effective! If your child needs help studying or taking notes, we’ll provide tutors who… Continue reading →

With the school year drawing to an end, recent high school graduates are scrambling to ready themselves for their collegiate journey. Between registering for classes and decorating dorm rooms, it can be easy for students to overlook preparing for the academic transition from high school to college. What factors constitute an “Academic Transition”? A smooth academic transition requires a specific… Continue reading →

 “I have only good things to say about Novastar Prep. My son, Myles, has a great connection with his tutor Jonathan—he gets along with him like a friend. Myles will often text Jonathan the night before a math test for a few last-minute pieces of advice and equations. We noticed a positive change right off… Continue reading →