Don’t Let Stress Slow You Down. Test taking anxiety can be unpleasant, but it can also hinder test performance. The authors at PSYCOM explain that: “your body releases adrenaline, and the energy used to do good thinking gets diverted into being on high alert. Our brains prepare for the worst, and it becomes all too difficult to […]
We are so excited to bring Granite’s Mindfulness-Based ACT® Prep Program to the Boys and Girls Club of Middle TN for the Summer of 2021! Program Overview Boys and Girls Club members will have the opportunity to take part in a two month comprehensive ACT prep program. Our team of educators will host in-person classes
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Math Geniuses – do they exist? Here at Granite Education, we like to say “no, math geniuses do not exist.” For many students, math (or another “math-heavy field” like computer science, physics, accounting, economics etc.) can be the most intimidating subject in school. Statements like “I’m not some math genius” or “I can’t possibly take
Step #1 Go to the end of the chapter and read the chapter summary carefully. This is like the book summary on a novel, it tells you the boiled-down essence of the chapter. In the end, all you’re going to remember are key points, so start here to prime yourself for what you are about
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools: I recently went in search of new writing tools. I wanted something more simple and stripped down than Google Docs. In my search, I stumbled into a strange world of artificial intelligence word processing. These apps claimed to write the majority of your essays, blog posts, or research papers
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GRANITE® Education wins at NEXT Awards 2021 We are thrilled to announce that GRANITE® Test Prep has been named the NEXT Awards 2021 Emerging Products and Services Winner. It is such an honor to be recognized in a city of so many brilliant, talented, and innovative entrepreneurs. We firmly believe that this award serves as
Filling out college applications is strenuous, time-consuming, and, sometimes, boring. Now, add on applying for scholarships and federal aid, and you might feel a little overwhelmed. Well, you do not have to be. As someone who applied to around forty colleges and universities and for federal student aid, I can tell you firsthand that this
Nashville, often referred to as the “Music City,” is known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage. But beyond its melodious tunes, this dynamic city offers something equally valuable — access to exceptional educational resources. If you or your child are looking to excel academically, a Nashville tutor may be the key to
Why Does the PSAT Matter? The newly named and designed Digital PSAT/NMSQT, revamped in 2023 by the College Board, has not only become easier than ever to take, administer and score, but has also become even more important to an aspiring college student’s future! NMSQT stands for “National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test” meaning that students
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1. Re-define Goals for Motivation. “you are so smart, if you just worked a little bit you would get an ‘A’”! One of the main variables that will impact student decision making, goal striving, and motivation is is what psychologists refer to as “self-worth.” Self-worth, in the context of education-psychology, is a person’s judgment of
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