In the spring of 2016, the newly redesigned SAT exam was administered to students for the first time. The SAT, owned and published by the College Board, a not-for-profit organization that develops and administers standardized tests, has undergone several changes. [Read More]

A singular subject involves one noun/pronoun such as an object or a person. For example, “a chocolate cake” or “a tired student.” A plural subject involves more than one noun/pronoun such as an object or a person. For example, “some sharpened pencils” or “the tired college students.” A singular subject must agree with a singular verb and similarly, a plural subject must agree with a plural verb. [Read More]

“Over parenting” can be defined as parents who exert control over the particular outcomes of their child. They exert control over their child’s extracurricular activities, free time, and college and career choices, while incessantly checking grades online and championing and advocating for their child. As parents micromanage homework completion, or call a university to discuss roommate situations, they, inevitably, prevent their children from understanding how the world truly works or what it feels like to advocate for themselves. [Read More]

Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a monumental dystopian novel published in 1932, still resonates with readers today, both young and old. Notions of individuality, industrialization, and essentially, human existence within a modern society, are explored and critiqued in this futuristic novel. [Read More]

Though we normally have an insightful post today, we are taking a break to celebrate Independence Day of the United States. Yesterday, marked a day of commemorating the adoption for the Declaration of Independence back in 1776. With the decision, we have a redefined meaning of freedom and individuality. [Read More]