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MaryEllen Yeo, Director

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Learning Magic Announces Free College Prep Events

Taunton, MA –March 12, 2012

Learning Magic Inc., a full-service tutoring company located in downtown Taunton, MA has announced two special free events to help students prepare for college entrance exams.

On March 29, 2012 at 7pm, Learning Magic will be hosting a free information night entitled “SAT vs. ACT” where students and their parents can learn the differences between the two tests, and learn from the experts the best ways to prepare.

Then on April 7, 2012, Learning Magic will be offering a free SAT practice test at 9 a.m. Any student may register, and the exam and it’s results are completely free of charge.

Learning Magic has also announced a full schedule of SAT preparatory courses for the spring and summer of 2012. Please call to reserve your spot for either special event or the summer classes.

Learning Magic was founded in 2003 by MaryEllen Yeo and offers one-on-one tutoring in all subjects and at all grade levels. Learning Magic is an approved SES provider and SOMBWA certified. We motivate and build confidence using a personalized approach with certified teachers and special education specialists. It is located at 23 Trescott Street, in historic downtown Taunton.

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A Satisfied Customer!

We received a WONDERFUL email from a satisfied parent and we wanted to share with you! It's feedback like this that makes our job so enjoyable!

Dear MaryEllen, 

I keep meaning to email you. I just want to thank you for all your support over the years with my son Riley who was tutored off and on through the years. I brought him in "kicking and screaming" (not quite that bad) many times and you told me over and over that he'd go to college and be fine! I wish I had such a positive attitude as you through his adolescent years.  I want you to know that he went to BCC for two years and received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and received the Criminal Justice award for his grades and community service. He also played basketball for the school and received the coaches award for that. He is now at Worcester State and continues to play basketball and stays on the Dean's list. Three more semesters to go, and then plans on enlisting in the US Air Force. 


I think of you often and hear your voice telling me he was going to "be fine". You were so right! Thank you so much! If anyone is ever in need of a reference I would be happy to sing your praises! I hope all is well with you. Take care. 


Colleen M.

The College Application Process!

Next up on our series of College preparation blogs, The College Essay

First off, develop a timeline to help you stay on track. Map out every step, and set your own goals and deadlines ahead of time! Don't let applications wait until the last minute.

Start planning your college essay early, keep a list of possible topics. You never know when inspiration will strike! Expand on each topic as you feel inspired. Most colleges ask for an essay about a "significant experience" and how you were changed or affected by that. Don't be scared to get too personal, this is your opportunity to let your true personality shine.

Proofread, proofread, proofread! Have a trusted English teacher take a look at your essay and make suggestions for you. Have other trusted peers and relatives read it as well and brainstorm together on how to improve it. Different perspectives can only help.

It seems obvious to most, but have a safety school. You can't put all your eggs in one basket, always have a backup plan, and a backup plan to your backup plan. You never know what can happen! Prepare for the unexpected!

And lastly, talk to as many people you can about their own college application experiences. Many people will have things they wish they'd done differently, and you can learn from their mistakes! They'll also have plenty of tips on what DID work for them as well.

The College Search!

The College Search!

Everyone seems to be on a different page as to when exactly the college search should start. Is it too early to start looking at schools in 9th grade? Is it too late when you're in 11th grade? When should you first take the SATs? These are all common concerns, and Learning Magic is here to help you make a few college-related decisions.

Freshman year of high school is not too early to start thinking about college. This is the time you should probably pick up a college guide book, and familiarize yourself with the process. Make it a family affair, the burden of the college search shouldn't fall solely on the student or parents alone.

Sophomore year, college visits are a fantastic idea! Plan family trips around visiting schools, or start locally! Here in New England, we're fortunate enough to be surrounded by hundreds of fantastic colleges and universities. Next time you're in Boston for a Sox game, stop by Boston University or Northeastern, both are easy walks from Fenway. It's good to start looking at schools early, because there's far less pressure on decision-making, you can actually appreciate the experience. It's better to visit when schools are in session, rather than visiting an empty campus to get a good feel for the school.

Visit college fairs! And meet with admissions staff! Consider the admissions staff to be like car salesmen, they'll only focus on the positive aspects of their schools, and gloss over the negatives. So ask probing questions that will get them to admit the truth! Parents and children should both be involved in this part of the process. Each have their own perspectives and priorities as to what's important in a school.

Next week, we'll discuss the College Application Process! Have you started writing your essay yet?!