Is just the thought of the SAT or ACT causing you stress or confusion? Don’t know when to start preparing? What and how many SAT subject tests do you need? What do you need to know about the new SAT?

What does the A stand for in SAT?

A) Aptitude 
B) Assessment 
C) Achievement 
D) Annoying 
E) None of the above 

Here are some not-so-obvious questions that will help you choose the perfect place for your child.

1. Does the staff-to-child ratio ever change?

At KEY, we say that the first 15 years can determine the next 50 years of your life . With young children, this statement could not be more true. By the age of 4, a child’s brain is more than twice as active as the brain of an adult. This means they are more receptive to learning, and can do it at a much faster pace.

Latest update: January 21^st, 2016

On Saturday, January 16, close to 30 people interested in applying to US universities came to KEY for a seminar on the topics of standardized tests and the college admissions essay.

Questions have been raised about the necessity and benefits of children learning how to use technology in an in-depth way. Technology has been viewed as a distraction from other activities such as sports and music. Many studies have also talked about negative effects technology can have early in life, which has lead to a negative perception about too much time spent on the computer.

Many experts in the field of child psychology are beginning to support the idea that motivation is even more important than IQ when it comes to predicting a child’s success.

Before you submit your US university applications, ask yourself if you are truly happy with your essays. Do they capture the reader’s attention? Do they articulate your compelling and interesting story? And most importantly, do they make you stand out?

Summer is arriving fast and it’s time to look ahead and think of the type of program in which your child should enroll.