These Online Spanish Games Will Keep You Busy For Hours

These Online Spanish Games Will Keep You Busy For Hours Suzy S. Ready for some fun? Take a break with an online Spanish game, and youll be learning and having fun at the same time! Here are 5 great options, rounded up by online tutor  Marcus S... Learning Spanish can be a daunting dask. One way to turn the stress into fun and make studying a new language more effective is to play games. In the digital age, thats easy to do, because you can now play online Spanish games. All you need is your smartphone, tablet or laptop to have an on-the-go source of Spanish practice. The Food Game From Digital Dialects Digital Dialects offers 16 beginner-level online Spanish games, plus even more games for intermediate and advanced students. One of their many beginner level games teaches the names of common foods. First, you can study words by scrolling through pictures of food. The name of the food is given in both text and audio. For example, a picture of cheese shows el queso written above it, while el queso is also spoken. Next, you get to practice what youve learned by playing the food game. You can choose to play with text or with audio. A table full of illustrated foods items is displayed. The computer either shows you a Spanish food name or speaks it and you have to click on that food item. Spanish-English Word Match Vocabulary.co.il offers this simple game for practicing Spanish vocabulary. Seven English words are listed in boxes on the left and seven Spanish words with the same meanings are listed across from them. The words are listed in different orders, so its your job to pair each word to its counterpart by clicking on an English word on the left and then the matching Spanish word on the right. (Example: Pretty matches Bonito.) As you play, the game will draw a different colored line between the two words you select. When you finish, click the Check Answers button and your answers will be graded with a green check mark or red X, along with a funny audio congratulations or critique, depending on how you score. Spanish-English Cycle Race Game This is one of many online Spanish games on Scholastic Teachers. You get to choose one of two characters, either Jenny or Zack. Next, you select your Spanish level, either Easy or Advanced. The game shows the two characters riding bicycles down the road. Youll be asked questions in English and have to choose from the two choices given to help your character ride faster and win the race. Mi cara en Español This game from Apples 4 the Teachers uses only Spanish words and pictures, which is an ideal combination for learning a new language. Youll see a blank drawing of a kids head beside the cut out images of the parts of his face. When you click on the the nose the computer says nariz and also shows the word. You then get to move the nose and other parts to the head until youve completed the face. Limpia Tu Grammatica! Another game from Scholastic, Limpia Tu Grammatica! teaches you Spanish grammar with one of Maggies Earth Adventures. Youre shown Spanish words such as mirar (to look) and have to choose whether to put it in the recycling bin marked Sustantivos (nouns) or a Verbos (verbs). The words are set on top of illustrations of trash on a beach, so as you play, youll be cleaning up litter from the ocean. These free online Spanish games are perfect for kids, high school students, and adults. So make sure to supplement the lessons you get from a great Spanish tutor with these games, whether its on the bus, between classes, before going to sleep, or any other time you have a few minutes to practice. Bonus:   Learn about the budget-friendly options for learning Spanish! Marcus S. tutors online in a variety of subjects. He has been  trained and certified to teach classes and give individual tutoring to students in the SAT, GMAT, GRE, and LSAT for the Princeton Review. Learn more about Marcus here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  John Loo

Online A Trigonometric Function Tutors

Online A Trigonometric Function Tutors There are 6 basic important trigonometric functions, and they are sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant and cotangent of a given particular angle. Trigonometric functions are very useful because with the help of these functions we can calculate the measure of the sides and the angles of given triangles. These functions are related in many ways and the trigonometric identities and formulas give the relationship between these functions. Using their relationship, we can easily evaluate the angles and sides of a particular triangle. Example 1: Given in first quadrant, tan() = 8/6. What is the value of the trigonometric function cos()? Given tan() = 8/6 In a right angled triangle, to the given angle -tan() = (opposite side)/ (adjacent side) This means the given ratio (opposite side)/ (adjacent side) = 8/6. So let the opposite side = 8x and adjacent side = 6x Then according to Pythagorean theorem, (hypotenuse) = [(8x)2 + (6x)2] = (100x2) This gives the hypotenuse = 10x Since cos() = (adjacent side)/ (hypotenuse)-cos() = 6x/10x. Therefore cos() = 6/10 Example 2: Given in first quadrant,tan() = 3/4. What is the value of the trigonometric function sin()? Given tan() = 3/4 In a right angled triangle, to the given angle -tan() = (opposite side)/ (adjacent side) This means the given ratio (opposite side)/ (adjacent side) = 3/4 So let the opposite side = 3x and adjacent side = 4x Then according to Pythagorean theorem, (hypotenuse) = [(3x)2 + (4x)2] = (25x2) This gives the hypotenuse = 5x Since sin() = ( opposite side)/ (hypotenuse)- sin() = 3x/5x Thereforesin() = 3/5

Ask an Admissions Expert Ralph Becker

Ask an Admissions Expert Ralph Becker Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Ralph Becker received his Bachelors degree from Yale Universityand his MBA from UCLAs Anderson School of Management. He served as an alumni interviewer on the Yale admissions board and eventually founded Ivy College Prep, a college counseling and preparation service. For many years, Ralph has helped a number of students gain acceptance into top schools such as Brown University, Rice University, Northwestern University, and more. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Ralph: I like to get students working on the first draft 6-8 weeks before the due date. Often its useful to take a first shot at an essay, and just let it sit for 5-7 days. Starting early allows for such a luxury of time. VT: What are the best ways to go about selecting a terrific essay topic? Ralph: Certainly there are topics best avoided: death of a pet or the big tour of Outer Mongolia are twobut, for the most part, write about what interests you; dont worry about what might, or might not, interest the reader. Trust that your enthusiasm will be reflected on the page. Know your topic thoroughly. If it has to do with cars, know the transmission, alternator, and manifold. VT: Are there any essay topics you get tired of seeing or would warn students to stay away from? Ralph: Ive read dozens of essays about the big game, vying for first seat in the Wind Ensemble, and the difficulties of acculturating into the US from China. You can only imagine what a reader for UCLA (who received over 90,000 applications last year) could say. No matter, if it truly evokes a meaningful emotion in you, and you can get it down on paper, write it up and see what youve got. VT:What is the biggest mistake a student can make on a college application? Ralph: Thinking that he/she can bluff his/her way through the question, What about Northwestern makes you want to apply. Know the school youre applying to well. Realize the admissions people will recognize when you havent done your homework. VT: What is the typical process an admissions officer goes through to evaluate applications? Ralph: Once your application reaches admissions, it goes to your first read. The first read is, oftentimesespecially for Ivy League schools, the colleges regional representative for your high school. Consequently, if a college that youre interested in visits your high school, go to the meeting and introduce yourself to the representative; he or she can greatly influence the success of your application. First reads will give your application a thoughtful review: usually spending between 15-35 minutes with it. Moreover, the first read creates your electronic data sheet, which includes your hard data and basic information. (So if the school super-scores your SAT, the first reader will usually assemble your highest scores from each section of the test.) Interestingly, after the score and GPA are factored out by the first read, its rare the original test scores or transcript will be accessed. The rest of the data is then assembled: race or ethnicity, special status, extracurricularThe fir st read then determines whether your application is admitted or denied, or warranting further discussion. Your application will then workflow to a second reader. If both readers concur on denial or acceptance, then its likely your application will go to the dean of admissions for final authorization. If the two are in disagreement, or your application is somewhere in the gray zonethe purgatory between acceptance and rejection-- then it goes to committee for consideration.VT: What do you think is the single most important thing a student should make sure they present in the best possible way on their application? Ralph: Assuming the application contains essays, within the scope of these essays, the applicant should put forth an image of a knowledgeable, eager, interested candidate who has a decent sense of humor and would be a pleasure to have on campus. If that comes across clearly to the admissions office, the essays have done as good a job as they ever will. VT: How should students go about determining the culture of a university, and whether they would be a good fit? Ralph: Students need to ask themselves some questions: What type of educational methods work best for them? What kind of academic atmosphere best fits their learning style? What college environment do they prefer? Where do they want to live for four years? What kind of social environment is preferred? This list isn't exhaustive, but it's a good place to start. Visiting a campus, sleeping over in a dorm and eating in the cafeteria help a student gain a sense of the school. Trust your gut. VT: Early-action, early-decision, binding/non-binding, regular decisions...With so many choices when applying, what do you recommend to students? Ralph: Applying ED limits your access to financial aid, commits you to a place that you might not like, and surrenders your ability to search and consider many other fine institutions during the admissions process. Under early action (EA), the admitted applicant is free to apply to any other school and has until May 1st to make a final decision. Then there is early action single choice, in which you can only apply early to one school (e.g. Yale), but all the benefits of EA remain. There is also regular, rolling, and open, but, the key issue for most students is to have options. Stick with EA and, unless youre absolutely in love with the college, avoid ED like the flu. VT: How important are grades and standardized test scores when admissions decisions are being made? Ralph: The higher a students grades and test scores, the more options that student will have. The higher both, the more selective schools one might be admitted to, the better the financial package offered, and the better access to a schools honors program. Options make a students life more interesting. VT: What tips do you have for students asking their teachers for letters of recommendation? Ralph: Be very selective about which teachers write your recommendations. Preferably, you can find a teacher from a class in which you participated actively, enjoyed, and, as a consequence, did well. If in the class, you wrote a strong paper, or performed admirably on a test, all the better... Additionally, the teacher should be someone with whom you have a solid rapport. Of utmost importance, make certain that she can write well. It doesnt matter how much a teacher might admire your academic gifts, if she cant express herself well on paper its not going to benefit you. To raise the bar a bit more, its important that the recommender be experienced, preferably with five or more years of classroom experiencemeaning she should already know how to write a decent recommendation and know their import--, and from a class you took in your junior or senior years. Check out Ivy College Prep to learn more about Ralph and the services his company offers.The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

What To Ask During A Phone Interview - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / What To Ask During A Phone Interview - Introvert Whisperer What To Ask During A Phone Interview In order to know what questions to ask in the phone interview, you have to first understand what the purpose of the phone interview is for the hiring business.   Essentially, they have an opening, numerous resumes and they have now identified those resumes that appear to be best qualified for the position.   In order to better understand the candidates and to potentially eliminate any that don’t meet some top level criteria, they use the phone to streamline the process. Usually, the phone interview is to further reduce the pool of potential candidates so it can be a fairly short call with the hiring manager or recruiter asking only a few key questions.   In this bad economy, many hiring managers also use the phone interview as a partial interview in order to save money in flying candidates to the company to interview, if they will fly them in at all.  Usually, the initial call is a screening interview and should they want to do a second call it will be less of a screen than a partial interview.  It’s important to understand the reason for the phone interview in the first place in order for you to be prepared and to set your expectations appropriately.  Some people get off the phone of a phone screen and feel like they were just part of a hit run it went so fast.   As a candidate in the phone screen interview, you want to ensure you know and understand the following basics: Which opening they are referring to â€" you may have applied for several What is the company â€" you may have applied to a “blind” opening or they may be recruiting you making it vital for you to know exactly what company this position is for You may not need to ask those questions if the person you are speaking has freely offered this up to you.   You do want to schedule the phone interview to allow you enough time to prepare when first contacted, even if it is later that same day.  The person calling may really want to push to speak to you then, since they have you on the phone â€" so do your best.   Keep in mind that in a phone interview, they are very likely to be more oriented toward screening you out and may not allow you much time to freely ask questions or sell yourself.  In a typical in-person interview the dialogue is expected to be a bit more evenly split so you can ask them several questions at that time.    If you can inject some key questions you should consider these as your highest priority: What are the important or key elements of this position and what they are looking for in this position â€" This is a good question because it will help you focus your responses on the most important aspects of your skills as it relates to this position.  While you may not be able to fully share that information during a phone interview, you do want to make note of it for the full interview. What created this opening â€" It’s good to understand if a position has been newly formed or if it existed previously.  Positions that are new tend to be somewhat unformed and they may rely on someone who has a history of developing new processes rather than adapting to existing. If you don’t do well with ambiguity of a newly formed position, you may want to ask about their expectations for setting things up and consider pulling yourself out of the running if you’re concerned.  This may also give you an indication of departmental issues if there have been multiple turnovers.   In terms of closing or ending the phone interview you should: Ask about any hesitation or concerns they may have with your qualifications so you can quickly address them before the end of the call Ask about next steps and timing Between those questions and the ones, they need to ask you probably have filled the allocated time.   You always want to be prepared to treat a phone interview the same way you would treat an in-person interview.   Be prepared; be organized and familiar with your resume and the position.   I’d like to share with you more vital Leadership insights and skills on how to plan both Change and Transition no matter what level you are â€" along with all the skills to make you an inspiring Leader.  The new, live interactive program is: “Lead Like You Mean It” Leadership Development Program Click here for more details: https://introvertwhisperer.leadpages.co/leadlikeyoumeanitpilot/ From Dorothy Tannahill-Moran Let me emphasize that Self-Promotion doesn’t have to be obnoxious to be effective.  But, if you don’t Self-Promote you, who will? If you ever want to get ahead, you have to learn how to Self-Promote. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that shows you simple, yet effective ways to Self-Promote. Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

The University of Michigan College Experience

The University of Michigan College Experience The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Fun received his bachelors degree in engineering and his masters degree in accounting at the University of Michigan. He is currently a tutor in New York City specializing in accounting, finance, and economics, among other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at the University of Michigan: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. How urban or rural is the campus? Did you feel safe on campus? Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Fun: The University of Michigan campus is very safe. It is located in a suburban setting in the beautiful small town of Ann Arbor, located roughly 45 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport. The Ann Arbor and campus bus systems cover all of your transportation needs from commuting between North and South campus, and trips to the mall or grocery store. You do not need a car on this campus. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Fun:The professors are busy, but the teaching assistants will provide time during office hours and post-class time. It is wise to use the study sessions prior to exams. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Fun:The University of Michigan requires that freshmen live in the dorms during their first year, which is a remarkable experience, in my opinion. To be so close to such a diverse background of intelligent, social, energetic kids is an amazing experience. I still keep in touch with the network built during that first year at the dorms. The rooms were small and fit only two beds and two desks. There was a common bathroom area for all of the males on the floor. You can also meet other students in the cafeterias, gyms, and communal study areas of the various dorms. There are tons of restaurants in Ann Arbor with many types of ethnic cuisine such as Chinese, Thai, Indian, Mongolian, Middle Eastern, and Ethiopian. There are also tons of coffee shops. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Fun:I studied engineering and business, so my experience surrounds the accounting, finance, and industrial engineering departments. The University of Michigan has top-notch computer labs and research facilities. The university gave me a very strong academic foundation and work ethic that I still take with me. Because it is such a big school, one has to be a self-starter and find the right people to help you along the way. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Fun:The school is huge and the student body is even larger. I strongly suggest joining as many organizations and student groups to network and meet people. The school has a large out-of-state population, and Greek life is huge on campus. Football also carries a lot of weight, so go out, watch some games, and make friends. You can also make friends in specializedstudent groups and academic societies. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Fun:From my perspective as a business student, the Career Center provided me with the tools to connect with employers and helped me develop a resume. Many large companies such as Ernst and Young, Deloitte, and PriceWaterhouse recruit at the University of Michigan. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Fun:The Media Union on North campus was my favorite place to study, with its high ceilings, top-notch computers, and accessible printers. The Shapiro Undergraduate Library on central campus is where many students go for more casual studying. The graduate and law libraries have very quiet study areas. It gets busy during exam time, so some students study in the student union for a more bustling scene. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Fun:College sports are huge at the University of Michigan. We usually have the largest football attendance in the country, with over 100k capacity. Basketball and hockey games are also fun to attend. The campus and downtown are very close to each other, so students go to both on weekends. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Fun:It is a large student body at roughly 50,000 students. The introductory classes at the University of Michigan are large, mostly set up in large lecture halls with more than 400 students. When you are specialized in your program, you are in a typical class size of around 30 students. I enjoy the small group size. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Fun:My most memorable class experience was a group trip to the hospital to examine their patient data and analyze trends using statistical tools. It was real-world experience that gave the class life. Check out Funs tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Ordering Breakfast in English - Listening Exercise

Ordering Breakfast in English - Listening Exercise The video for this English listening exercise is from one of my favorite movies and this scene is a great example of ordering food at a diner style restaurant in the United States. A diner is like a mix between fast food and a café. Usually at diners you order your meal by a number, but you have a waiter come to your table to take your order. This specific exercise has some good terms you might hear at a restaurant.Watch the video clip and answer the questions below:Listening Exercise. Answer the questions in comments and well respond.1. How much are they allowed to spend?2. Im going to have the ______  _____ with ______.3. Number 7 ____  ____ with grapefruit juice.4. I would like a fruit plate. Do you have chamomile? with ______, please.5. I would like the lumberjack and _____ and extra _____.6.  What does Olive order with her waffles?7.  Olive, Richard is an idiot. I like a woman with ____ on her _____.8. What does the above idiomatic expression mean?9. Does anyone want my ice -cream?Writing Exercise:  In the video you see there is some worry over Olive, the little girl, ordering ice-cream. In your country do parents regulate their childrens diets? Do you have unhealthy options at restaurants, like ice-cream for breakfast? What is the best way to keep your children healthy? How do you explain that ice-cream and candy are not good for them? Is obesity a problem in your country? Muhsin Kassem hi very useful clip and they talking in usually words which used to dealing with other. but should be giving answer in order to check my understanding for learning. thanks so much LOIEnglish If you answer the listening here, in comments, I will correct them. Carlos How much are they allowed to spend? 4 dollars2. I’m going to have the number five with coffee.3. Number 7 ____ ____ with grapefruit juice.4. I would like a fruit plate. Do you have chamomile? With honey, please.5. I would like the lumberjack and coffee and extra bacon.6. What does Olive order with he r waffles? Ice cream7. Olive, Richard is an idiot. I like a woman with meat on her bones.8. What does the above idiomatic expression mean? That he likes the fat girls9. Does anyone want my ice-cream? LOIEnglish Carlos, good work! Question #3: over easy (This is how the egg is cooked. In the United States, you can have your egg, sunny side up, over easy, over medium, over hard, or scrambled.) I look for pictures of the different styles to share with our students.Question #8: meat on her bones doesnt necessarily mean fat, maybe curvy is a little closer. Silvia Deplano 1)4 dollars 2. I’m going to have the number 5 with ______.3. Number 7 of rice with grapefruit juice.4. I would like a fruit plate. Do you have chamomile? with honey, please.5. I would like the lumberjack and caffe and extra bacon .6. What does Olive order with her waffles? An ice cream7. Olive, Richard is an idiot. I like a woman with on her bounds.8. What does the above idiomatic expression mean? Skinny9. Does anyone want my ice-cream? The video stopsno answer LOIEnglish SilviaGood.Question 2: with coffee Question 3: over easy, see the explanation I give to Carlos.Question 7: meat on her bones Question 8: actually this expression means, not skinny, maybe not fat like Carlos said but perhaps curvy is the correct word.Good listening Silvia, I think you are improving, keep it up! LOIEnglish Thanks MonicaSometimes we have listening exercises with the dialogue. It is good to practice both. Most of the tests: CAE, TOEFL, First Certificate do not include the dialogue with their listening exercises. Ilka 1. How much are they allowed to spend?Four dollars.2. I’m going to have the number five with cofee.3. Number 7 ____ ____ with grapefruit juice.4. I would like a fruit plate. Do you have chamomile? with honey, please.5. I would like the lumberjack and cofee and extra _____.6. What does Olive order with her waffles?Ice cream7. Olive, Richard is an idiot. I like a woman with ____ on her _____. 8. What does the above idiomatic expression mean?A woman that is not so thin and not fat.9. Does anyone want my ice-cream?It doesnt show. LOIEnglish Ilka, #3: over easy (it is a style in which eggs are cooked) #5: extra bacon 7: meat on her bones 8. curvy, not skinny Rafa 1. How much are they allowed to spend? 4 dollars2. I’m going to have the number fiver with coffee, please.3. Number 7 ____ ____ with grapefruit juice.4. I would like a fruit plate. Do you have chamomile? with honey, please.5. I would like the lumberjack and coffe and extra bacon.6. What does Olive order with her waffles? Ice-cream7. Olive, Richard is an idiot. I like a woman with meat on her bones.8. What does the above idiomatic expression mean? A little fat person9. Does anyone want my ice-cream? Yes the little girl LOIEnglish Rafa,Good listening! Question #3 is over easy. It is a way of preparing fried eggs. A little meat on her bones means not a little fat person but a person that has a little bit of f at on them. So it doesnt mean a fat person it means not skinny Wellington 1. How much are they allowed to spend? They were allowed to spend 4 dollars. 2. I’m going to have the numbre 5 with coffee, please,4. I would like a fruit plate. Do you have chamomile? with honey, please.5. I would like the lumberjack and coffee and extra bacon.6. What does Olive order with her waffles? She ordered an icecream with her waffles7. Olive, Richard is an idiot. I like a woman with meat on her bones LOIEnglish Good work. Wellington In my country which is Dom. Rep. parents do not regulate their childrens diets. There are some sorts of restaurants that have much less care as to how they do things. I do not like ice-cream for breakfast. The best mothod for keeping our children healthy is giving them the things that are good for health. For explainig to the children that ice-creams are not good for them I would say: that if they eat too much ice-cream they would grow up fat and ugly and the woul d be the laughing stock of everybody. In my country I think we have the average amount of obese poeple, therefore it is not considered as a struggle. LOIEnglish Wellington be sure to use your commas: In my country, which is Dom. Rep.,There are some restaurants that care less how they do things. In my country I think we have AN average amount of obese people therefore it is not considered AN ISSUE. Thanks Wellington for the response. It is interesting, in the Dominican Republic is there a problem with body issues for women? Are women constantly trying to lose weight and do you have problems with anorexia or bulimia?

The Importance of Academic Skills for College

The Importance of Academic Skills for College Huntington Learning Center Gives Tips for Instilling the Importance of College into Your Child Oradell, NJ 10/15/17 Parents hear often how important it is to start saving early for their childs college education, but what about nurturing a lifelong college mindset? Parents shouldnt assume that just because their child attends school each day that he or she is thinking about and planning for college, says Eileen Huntington, co-founder of Huntington Learning Center. Huntington suggests that parents start the college conversation early. Here are a few additional tips to positively influence your childs feelings about the importance of college: Set the expectation. Rather than making college sound like a possibility, talk about college as a definite plan. By doing so, youll ingrain in your childs mind that it will happenwith your support. This is also a good opportunity to impress upon your child the importance of working hard in school in preparation for college-level academics. Share the reasons that college is important. Starting as early as elementary school, talk candidly with your child about the fact that earning a college education will help him or her get a good job, make more money and have a better life overall. As your child grows older, discuss some of the other benefits of college, such as the ability to explore subjects, grow as a person, try new activities and much more. Go see colleges. If there is a college in your town, take your child there sometimeseven if just for picnics or walks on the weekends. Many colleges offer events for the community as well as camps and other programs for children of all ages. Seek out opportunities to expose your child to the college environment. Take your child to visit your alma mater if you have the chance. Point out the places where you lived and took classes and share some of the positive experiences from your time at college. Talk about the future. Your nine-year-old might not yet have a firm career ambition, but you can still ponder the possibilities and discuss how a college education will help your child make them happen. Ask your child what he or she wants to become. Give your child opportunities to explore careers through classes, camps, and later, internships and volunteer experiences. Parents have a tremendous influence on their childs college aspirations. You are your childs greatest influence, so everything you say and do shapes how your child feels about college and its value, says Huntington. Make college sound exciting, worthwhile and achievable. Promise that youll help your child realize his or her academic aspirations. Then, by the time your child reaches high school, the question wont be whether or not to attend college, but where to apply. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com.

Westridge Preparatory Academy

Westridge Preparatory Academy Westridge Preparatory Academy Westridge Preparatory Academy isa government licensed, high-end private bilingual kindergarten focuses on both STEAM education and traditional Chinese core values and nurtures children to grow into responsible, considerate and contributing members of society. Westridge Preparatory Academy provides academic excellence and a fun/secure environment for children to grow and develop physically and mentally; Under leaderships with more than 20 years in Early Childhood Education, Westridge strives to create excellence and aim high in every aspect of education. Approximately 60 percent of the curriculum is taught in English and the remaining 40 percent is communicated in Mandarin. The kindergarten is approximately 60000 square feet in size with a total of 13 classrooms, a cafeteria, a full sized library, a dedicated STEAM classroom, an art/crafts room, a music rooms, full size indoor gym, an indoor playground, a full size outdoor playground and agricultural zone. The school currently has 30 staff members. Each classroom is equipped with one foreign and one mandarin speaking teacher along with one assistance for a total of 15-18 students per class. Westridge has partnered with multipleforeign educational institutes ie. Harvard University, Berkeley Universtiy, etc...and educational consultants from both Top Chinese and American Universities. As an educational institute under the Franklin Education Group Ltd. located in Singapore, whoseacademic realm includes school, tutoring center, research and development of educational equipments and books, etc..., Westridge strives to provide teacherswith the most meaningful and fruitfulteaching experience and learning environment, andplethora of opportunities within the field.