It’s November and the first snowfall is forecast for later this week. School’s been in session for a few months, first quarter grades have been tabulated and assigned, students are beginning to see results flow from their attention to study. ...
Ethan arrived on campus that September only a shade over 100 pounds, watery-eyed, trying gamely to pull off the insouciance he read in classmates’ faces. He gave away the game, though. He was nervous and uncertain, although his last name...
There’s something of suicide in living in New England. Minus a hiatus of about two years, I’ve been in New England my whole life, and every winter the same thought occurs to me. The first inkling of dread comes in...
By Greg Lafferty Stress can peak for teens during exam season as they juggle revision for a variety of subjects at one time. Many feel the pressure to perform highly, and this can lead to them getting overwhelmed and burned...
An article came across my desk recently, a broad examination of the relationship between parents and independent schools. Written by Kevin Kunst, it ran as “New Wave” in the Fall 2022 issue of Independent School. In it, Mr. Kunst lays...
When I was 22 I worked as a production assistance for ESPN in Bristol. They would give us a game to watch and you’d carefully watch and log each play in the game, then you’d put together a highlight with...
I want to tell a story about a boy from my time teaching. He was someone I didn’t really help. He took approximately 349 AP classes, he could toss touchdowns with ease, and when he got to high school his...
One of the most undervalued parts of the college process is actually making a successful transition to college. The 32% of students who don’t make it to sophomore year in the United States can attest to the difficulties involved. Today,...
A Note on Mission from the Founder, Alexander W. Merrill Alliance Tutoring has a unique mission in that it serves its students holistically, in both coaching and academic tutoring support. Many other services offer strictly academic support, with tutors that...
