AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

The biggest and most loaded question for parents today is when to start thinking about college! Is middle school the right time? Should they wait until junior year? What is the best course to take? We have been supporting Bay Area families for well over a decade and have broken it down into some ...

Introduction “My student is not a good test-taker.” “They will just apply to the UC’s” “What are admissions looking for?” “My student has a learning difference, should they even consider taking the SAT?” “Does the SAT even matter?” ...

The holiday lights and wrapping paper are finally put away and the leftovers have all been devoured. Now our students are back in school and getting back into their routines. Pretty soon the weather will start to warm up and spring will be upon us once again! What does springtime mean for us ...

A common complaint heard from students is “I don’t understand what the teacher is saying” or “the teacher just doesn’t explain things well.” Is it that their teacher doesn’t explain the concept well? Generally, no. Instead what usually happens is that teachers have to lecture a ...