The Secret to Our Students’ Successes:

From — The Secret: What High Schools Don’t Tell You, by Elizabeth Wissner-Gross

Forget what other parents may tell you about the value of “letting kids be kids.” Fun, play and relaxation are important for kids and adults alike. Still, most would agree that engaging in an educational activity they are passionate about is fun and has long-term benefits, including getting into a high-ranking college, ultimately enhancing one’s career.

Competition for admission to America’s top colleges is more cutthroat than ever. Gone are the days when parents could afford to let high school guidance counselors handle the admissions process, or a student could wait until senior year to prepare for it. You must act early and aggressively to raise a student who will succeed academically.