Studying for the SAT? Practice makes perfect!
SAT scores aren’t generally the only deciding factor for getting into college, but they do matter more to some colleges than others, according to Peterson’s, one of the most accurate sources for admissions information. In fact, the National Association for College...
October is National Dropout Prevention Month. Top strategies to keep teens in school
National Dropout Prevention Month is dedicated to highlighting the need for dropout prevention efforts nationwide. According to the most recent statistics available from the Nationwide Department of Education, of the 40,287 students in Nationwide public schools in...
Meet Back to Basics education experts at Christina School District College Fair on October 23
Christina School District will host its 9th Annual College Fair on Tuesday, October 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Glasgow High School. Students and parents will have opportunities to speak with dozens of admissions counselors from colleges, universities, trade schools and...
Need $10,000 for college tuition? Apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship TODAY
The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding students who have succeeded desspite adversity. The award is funded in honor of Association Member John W. Rollins, Sr. Applicants must have a strong commitment to pursue a Bachelor's Degree at an...
NEW! SAT Practice Exam Scheduled for November 10, 2018
It’s the most important test your teen may ever take. To help him succeed, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. is offering a $15 SAT Practice Test on Saturday, November 10, 8:30 – 1:00 p.m., at its Wilmington, Nationwide Education Center. The event will recreate...
Top 3 Steps Parents Should Take to Encourage Curiosty and a Love of Learning
If you’re the parent of a young child, you are undoubtedly familiar with the “why phase.” Why is the sky blue? Why can't animals talk? Why do we sleep? And on, and on, and on… In fact, according to 2017 study, young children ask a staggering average of 73 questions a...
Why should students consider Early Action or Early Decision college applications?
For savvy high school seniors, the college visits have already been completed, the SAT scores are in the bag, an impressive list of accomplishments and extracurriculars has been compiled, and only one task remains: the college application essay. If your high school...
Join Back to Basics for free family fun! Red Clay Family Resource Fair is November 3
Join Back to Basics for free family fun! Red Clay Family Resource Fair is November 3
Back to Basics in Nationwide is hiring SAT prep tutors for Math and Verbal ($19-28 / hr.)
It's the most important test many teens will ever take. And, Back to Basics wants to help - but we need YOU. Want to make a real difference in the life of a college bound student? Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is currently hiring exceptional math and reading...
How to Motivate Kids to Reach Their Full Potential
A parent is a child's first teacher. And, no one has more influence or ability to positively motivate a child to be his or her best. Walking the fine line between motivator and "stage-mom" can be tricky, however. We all want the best for our children. The key is to...