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Helpful Links
Standardized Tests
COLLEGEBOARD.COM - an excellent resource for the SAT, PSAT, AP program and other information on the college application process
SSAT.ORG – the official site for the Secondary School Admissions Test used for admission to many independent (private) elementary and high schools
ERBTEST.ORG - the Educational Records Bureau administers the ISEE, a test that is required for admission to many independent schools
ACT.ORG - the official site for the ACT, an altnative to the SAT widely accepted at most colleges
General
FUNDERSTANDING.COM - a consolidated resource of educational theories, practices, history, and more
NACACNET.ORG - the NACAC is an organization dedicated to serving college admissions counselors and students in the college admissions process
EDVISORS.COM - a general education resource
GOCITYKIDS.COM - the city directory for parents
CENTERTRAC.COM - education center management systems
Summer Opportunities
CEINTERNSHIPS.COM – spend your summer interning in the profession of your dreams in either Boston or New York City and give yourself a real advantage in the college process
VISIONS-ADVENTURE.ORG – this cross-cultural summer service programs will take you to either the Caribbean, West Indies, North, Central, or South America to blend hands-on hard work, intercultural living and learning, and adventurous exploration
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Our current public education system dates back to the Industrial Revolution and was designed with the intention of preparing students for the mass production jobs that dominated the economy at that time (source: Funderstanding).
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Vertex uses an individualized instructional process that places each students learning style at the forefront of instruction. All Vertex tutors are trained educators with extensive tutoring experience.
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