The first day of school is less than 30 days away. How soon is too soon to think about the back-to-school season? Retailers have put their notebooks, backpacks, and lunch boxes back on the shelf in preparation for class supply … Continue reading
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Tips in medical education
by Loren Deutsch After the 4th of July, rising first-year medical students (M1s) are getting ready for school, and first-year residents (PGY1s) have already started their clinical training, on the path to becoming tomorrow’s medical doctors. With PBL assignments scheduled … Continue reading
ACT Returns as the Illinois High School Graduation Testing Requirement
By Zahra Muhsin From 2016 to 2024, students took the SAT exam to satisfy the Illinois High School graduation requirement. Initially a paper exam, then phasing into the Digital SAT in 2023, students across the state have adjusted to the … Continue reading
Prepping for SAT and ACT
By Loren Deutsch LAS Coaches are often asked when students should begin prepping for the SAT or ACT, how to mitigate test-taking anxiety, and how to request test accommodations. Some of these questions are asked, annually and it’s understandable why, … Continue reading