AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

College Admissions College admissions is a tricky and ever changing landscape, even more so in the last five years in a post-COVID world. With schools becoming test-blind or test optional, many students need to determine innovative ways to make their applications stand out. Today we are going to ...

The Big Jump The transition from elementary to middle school often feels like stepping into a different universe. Gone are the days of one primary teacher and predictable homework routines. Middle school demands sharper executive function skills, increased independence, and a deeper level of ...

The summer can be filled with lots of fun activities to keep students busy. But have you ever been stuck trying to come up with activities that are both fun AND academic? Well the AJ Team of Tutors are here with some great recommendations! Tutoring can be a really easy and helpful way to stay ...

Why Does Rapport Building Matter? Starting with a new teacher or tutor can be daunting for any student, but especially a student who may struggle with low self-confidence or anxiety. Maybe they had a bad experience with a teacher or tutor in the past that left a bad taste in their mouth. Maybe ...