Archive for December, 2011
College Students: How to Score a Perfect Recommendation
As you consider the next stage in your career, you may find yourself applying to a program that requires recommendations from a professor at your college. Whether for grad school or a prestigious fellowship, recommendations can make the difference between a thick envelope and a night of tears. But how do you get a great [...]
How to use your college vacation wisely
Congratulations, collegian! After a semester of hard work, you’ve earned a well-deserved rest. Enjoy the holidays, spend time with family and old friends, and don’t drink too much eggnog. Many of our students have been asking whether there is anything they can do over the break to make sure they get off to a strong [...]
Free College Essay, SAT and ACT Webinars
Attention high school students! Preparing to apply to college? Want to hear free, expert advise from our Ivy League coaches? Sign up for a Free Webinar today! See the full schedule here. Email info@newcastleprep.com with any questions.
How to Rock Your Finals
No doubt this is a tough time of the semester, with final exams often counting for 50% or more of a course grade. Whether your finals are five days or two weeks away, don’t despair. It’s never too late to have that aha! moment on a tough concept or to cut through confusion you may [...]
Confronting the SAT Cheating Scandal
Don’t miss today’s Huffington Post, where Newcastle founder Matthew Kandel gives his take on the recent SAT cheating scandal in Long Island. Like us on Facebook to receive the latest news and updates on Newcastle in the news.
Tips for College Applicants with Disabilities
See what Newcastle founder Matthew Kandel had to say on the topic in a U.S. News and World Report article from today. If you’re a student or a parent of a student with disabilities and want to learn more about how Newcastle Tutors can help you, contact us today!
When applying to college, debt free is the way to be
Kiplinger has put together a list of the ten private colleges from which students graduate with the least debt. While finances should certainly not be your only consideration when choosing a college or graduate school, they are a factor that you cannot ignore. Our coaches are concerned by reports that many students graduate burdened by [...]
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