A comprehensive list of scholarship sites for college-bound high school seniors!
As seniors all across the country are busy filling out admissions applications for college, parents are wondering, “How do I pay for all of this?” The answer? Scholarships! But, many parents may despair that their student is not an Olympic-bound athlete,...
A back-to-school checklist… for parents!
Scissors. Tape. Lined paper. A child's back-to-school list is pretty simple. But, for parents, it's a bit more involved. By putting the following strategies into action now, parents can save a lot of anxiety later as the First Day of School draws near: Shift your...
First day of school jitters? Here are our top picks for children’s books that tackle fears!
If your child has First Day or Back to School jitters, don't dismiss his fears. Back to School can be a difficult time for young children of all ages, but particularly younger students who may suffer from separation anxiety, Many popular books tackle the subject. Here...
Did you know? Back to Basics offers a full range of psycho-educational evaluations for both children and adults!
At Back to Basics, psycho-educational evaluations are performed by licensed, clinical psychologists on staff. Using the most sophisticated measures available, Back to Basics can help maximize a student’s success by analyzing the style in which he or she learns, his or...
Top reasons why students struggle in the traditional classroom and why 1-on-1 learning may be the answer!
Your child pays attention in class, does his homework and puts forth a good effort regarding his schoolwork. So why isn’t he learning? There can be several reasons why students struggle in the traditional classroom setting. Here are just a few: It could be that his...
Summer is almost over… time for one last educational road trip!
Although summer is almost over, there's still time for one last family road trip. The question is… where should you go? Many children have already visited local attractions on school trips, scouting adventures, and family excursions, so driving just a bit further can...
Back to Basics By The Numbers! Did You Know…
Students served: 16,500 since 1985 Customer rating for the overall experience at Back to Basics: 95% (June 2013 - June 2015) Customer rating for the effectiveness of tutoring received: 93% (June 2013 - June 2015) Translators and interpreters on staff: 136 Tutors on...
The new PSAT test and what it means for your student
The redesigned PSAT/NMSQT and the PSAT 10 are excellent practice for the SAT and offer a chance to monitor student learning. Students in 10th and 11th grade can take the new PSAT/NMSQT for the first time in October 2015. The PSAT 10 will be available to 10th-grade...
Deadline for the Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest from the Ayn Rand Institute is fast approaching!
Have you read one of Ayn Rand’s thought-provoking novels? Now’s the time! Enter an Ayn Rand Institute essay contest for your chance to win thousands of dollars in cash prizes. ARI has held worldwide essay contests for students on Ayn Rand’s fiction for thirty years....
There’s still time to register for Back to Basics’ Math is Magic summer camp in Wilmington, Nationwide
Has the pool paled? Beach trips a bore? As summer begins to wind down and the new school year approaches, it's the perfect time to get kids back into the swing of things academically. And, the best way to ease the transition is an educational -- and fun -- summer...