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Alliance Tutors provides the following tutoring and coaching services to high school students:
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College Tutoring
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College Adjustment Services
A college environment offers many challenges to students in balancing academic…
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At Alliance Tutoring, we aim to instruct students in the method most conducive to their success. Our services offer unique flexibility to ease academic and test-taking strains. You can choose any or a combination of the below methods to best suit your student needs.
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How to Get Your Kids Into College & Keep Them There: A Guide to College Admissions and Retention in a Post-Covid World Kindle Edition
A progressive and thoughtful look at the pathways and best practices needed to successful help kids get (and stay) in college during the uncertain post-pandemic times.
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ALEXANDER W. MERRILL
Alex has taught English, coached, and dorm-parented for nearly 20 years at Dartmouth College, The King School, Kingswood-Oxford, Philips Andover and The Taft School. Author of How to Get Your Kids Into College & Keep Them There, he is an expert at college application and retention. He has tutored hundreds of adolescent teens and young adults from middle school through college level on all spectrums, behaviorally and academically. He attended Philips Exeter Academy and received an undergrad degree from Kenyon College and a Masters Degree from Dartmouth College. He lives in Farmington, CT with his three rug rats and wife, Alexa.
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Addressing the First Signs of Academic Struggle: A Proactive Approach
Navigating through the academic journey is akin to embarking on a complex expedition. Every student, no matter how brilliant, will at times...Read More
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Harnessing the Power of Organization for High School Success
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Preparing for a New Subject in High School: Navigating the Terrain to Ensure Academic Success
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Hitting the Ground Running: Tips for Starting the High School Year Strong Academically
The resounding chime of the first bell as a new high school year commences is akin to the opening note of a...Read More
August 26, 2023
Spotting the Signs Early: Top Ways to Identify Tutoring Needs After School Starts
The beginning of a new school year is brimming with anticipation and excitement. However, as the initial euphoria subsides and the rigors...Read More
August 21, 2023
Unlocking Your Potential: Top Strategies to Elevate Your College Entry Essays
The college entry essay is more than just a written submission; it’s an opportunity. It’s your chance to showcase who you are...Read More
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Top Impediments to Achieving High SAT/ACT Scores
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