Green Ivy Educational Consulting

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Summer brings warm weather, less stress, and a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your personal and professional skills.

This summer we are providing both middle and high school students with extensive preparation for HSPT and ISEE tests. Our holistic approach helps students to develop critical tests taking skills, while building self confidence and relieving them of typical test anxiety.

The college application process does not have to be nerve-wracking! At , our College Application Bootcamp is a 4-day, 16-hour workshop to help students get through much of the nuts and bolts of the application process. We're all about getting stuff DONE and DONE WELL.

One of our students is taking an online class on music theory that isn't offered at his school. What topic would you like to learn more about this summer?

"College in a pandemic was not the experience that most students had in mind. But at year’s end, some see positive experiences and insights that came out of it." http://ow.ly/gOjW50Ffc2a

In a Dark Year on Campus, Some Surprising Glimmers of Light College in a pandemic was not the experience that most students had in mind. But at year’s end, some see positive experiences and insights that came out of it.

Future is priceless.

At , we see summer as a time of discovery. Our July mini-course schedule is full great ways to explore...To learn more, visit the link in bio!

We all fully deserve this summer break... whew! For some, it is also a time to take advantage of longer and more flexible days. We'll post a few ideas in the next few weeks...

"Children may feel both overwhelmed and underwhelmed by the idea of resuming a more structured routine as life begins to reopen. " http://ow.ly/aC0h50Fa2sr

To-do list: celebrate all your big and small wins today!

New week. New attitude. Blank slate.
This is a golden opportunity to and !

Movement matters — if you're feeling stuck on an assignment, stand up, stretch, and take a walk. You'll be surprised by how mentally refreshed you feel when you get back to work.

are much easier to accomplish if you write them down and set a deadline!

Embrace the importance of sleep! Countless studies have demonstrated sleep’s crucial role in maintaining memory and focus. Make sure you’re getting at least 8.5–9.5 hours of sleep per night, especially leading up to and throughout finals week!

Slow down and take a breath. What's one thing you're for today? Share your thoughts in the comments.

At least a week before your final exams, write out a detailed schedule for when you’re going to study which subjects throughout the week. In your planner or calendar, block out a two-hour study period for every day leading up to finals. Within each of these blocks, devote half the time to one of your more difficult subjects, and the other half to a less intimidating one. By splitting each of your study blocks into two subject-specific periods, you’ll encounter every subject multiple times throughout the week, increasing your brain’s memory retention.

This summer we are offering mini-courses to encourage authentic learning and meaningful engagement. Our summer mini-courses are perfect learning additions to promote engaged learning, critical thinking, and cognitive flexibility. Along with our writing workshops, test preparation, and college counseling, all mini-courses are available virtually – students can work with us from anywhere. We can customize any mini-course or workshop and have happily done so for students and families around the world.

To learn more visit the link in our bio or visit https://www.greenivyed.com/mini-courses/.

Study groups can help you learn the content in a deeper and more concrete way. As finals week approaches think about forming a study group with classmates from each of your core subjects.

"Academics have taken a hit across-the-board, Stolberg says, but parents should focus on 'mental health and self-esteem before grades and other academic expectations...'"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/04/23/learning-losses-academic-pressure-mental-health/?utm_campaign=wp_on_parenting&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_parent&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F32019f2%2F6082ef389d2fda39cec6b4bb%2F596aa591ade4e20ee3753f2f%2F21%2F75%2F6082ef389d2fda39cec6b4bb

Kids need less academic pressure and more support after a year of isolation and learning losses Less-stringent academic expectations can help parents breathe a little easier — and they're better for kids' mental health, too, experts say.

-reminder: Creativity is NOT cookie cutter; it's coloring outside the lines, making mistakes, and having fun in the process.

Re-reading texts or notes is not studying. Instead actively engage in the material by quizzing yourself or have a study partner ask you questions about the content you are learning.

At , we see the benefits when students write down all their assignments and activities in a paper planner. For many students, this simple habit not only helps them stay organized, but also relieves stress.

Organized clutter is still clutter. Make sure everything has a place on your desk!

"...early data suggests that many elite universities have admitted a higher proportion of traditionally underrepresented students this year..." http://ow.ly/oM9c50EMcy8

After a Year of Turmoil, Elite Universities Welcome More Diverse Freshman Classes The aftermath of the George Floyd protests and a decreased reliance on standardized tests have led to more diverse admissions at elite universities.

Two birds with one stone: staying caught up with daily assignments will 1) improve your homework grade, and 2) make it so much easier to review before your next big test or quiz.

"The rosters showing where seniors are headed say little about the role that money and value played in their decisions."

http://ow.ly/2VDF50ELvvo

High Schools Are Posting Their College Lists. Don’t Be Misled. The rosters showing where seniors are headed say little about the role that money and value played in their decisions.

Be sure to submit applications from a place with good internet connection. Avoid waiting until the deadline as websites become overloaded and servers can crash. Plan to submit in advance to avoid any last-minute stresses.