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Congratulations! You are thinking about applying for business school! Research shows that over 88% of all employers look for candidates who have an MBA, so making this step in your professional development will be incredibly beneficial to your future. When taking steps to prepare for b-school, you want to ensure that you are using your […]

When you begin to dip your toes in finding curriculums for your 7th grader, it is easy to get overwhelmed. There is a huge benefit (and drawback) to how many 7th-grade homeschool curriculums there are available! On the one hand, with so many options, you have the opportunity to select the best choice for your […]

There are many steps that you must take to prepare your child for the admissions process for a private school. Actions such as filling out applications, submitted essays, and even having interviews are essential parts of the process. Another critical step is taking any required assessments before acceptance. There are two specific exams that schools […]

Unless you are a robot, then you know that writing requires some level of flow for readers to understand. Connecting words or linking words help writers create continuity in writing. In this guide, we will cover not only what connecting words are, but their functions and when to use them. A Quick Review of Conjunctions […]

Introduction Spending time at home doesn’t mean you can’t improve your scientific skills! Many science experiments are simple to construct and can be completed using kitchen ingredients or household tools. Below is a list of twenty experiments, of varying difficulty, that you can attempt with your friends and family. Note: all experiments should be completed […]

Adjectives in writing serve a variety of different purposes. This is why it’s so important to have a big vocabulary filled with adjectives that start with I. If you are crafting your own piece, adjectives that start with I will add value and interest to your writing. This is often referred to as “snow” in […]

I am a freak for new school supplies. Something about the stores pulling out all of their office supplies in preparation feels like a fresh start to me. But this year, school supply lists are going to look different for 7th-grade students who are preparing for virtual learning.  Converting a home into a classroom takes […]

10-year-old boys can be challenging to shop for. Since they are too old for many toys but too young for popular gifts for teens. The great news is, 10-year-old boys have unique interests, and there are thousands of great options available. We have compiled our list of the 60 best gifts for 10-year-old boys in […]

As writers and students, understanding how to correctly use words is key to conveying your message to your readers. Verbs are a large, overarching part of speech that has many features to help writers perfectly capture their thoughts. Helping verbs, or auxiliary verbs, are another verb that helps (See what I did there?) extend a sentence’s meaning. […]

Any quick search will reveal some staggering pieces of data for you about words in the English language. The most recent record shows that there are over 170,000 words in the English language. This doesn’t include the 50,000 words that are now considered obsolete. The average native English speaking adult knows over 35,000 words. Native […]