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NEWS: College Board announces Digital SAT

Last month, College Board, creators of the SAT and AP exams, announced the release plan for a new digital SAT. This online version of the test launches internationally starting next year. In this blog, we’ve summarized the most important features and changes to the SAT in this update. When will this happen? Firstly, this update will not affect current juniors. The digital SAT will not launch in the US until Spring 2024, so this will affect current sophomores. What’s new in the digital SAT? The format and scoring of the…
Mundo Academy
August 2, 2022
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How Students Can Use Summer Productively

The end of the school year is almost here, and students are pushing through finals to reach summer break. While summer provides a much-needed break at the end of a long school year, it also brings with it summer learning loss. A May 2020 study published by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University examined the NWEA’s Map Growth data for first through eighth grade students. This study, entitled “School’s out: The role of summers in understanding achievement disparities,” reported two major findings. First, that “the average student lost 17–34% of…
Mundo Academy
May 25, 2022
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How to Find and Apply for Scholarships

Like many things, college applications have also been affected by the pandemic. For some students, the lack of SAT and ACT requirements has made it easier to apply for college. For others, the pandemic has made it financially challenging to pursue higher education. However, many students may not be fully aware of all the financial options available to them. Today, we’ll be talking all about how to find and apply for scholarships. What scholarships can I apply for? There are a wide range of scholarships available for students based on…
Mundo Academy
April 20, 2022
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How to Choose AP Courses

While we’ve talked previously about why APs are important, we haven’t addressed other questions, like how many APs you should take, and which ones. Today, we’ll discuss how to choose AP courses based on these two main factors. We’ll also reiterate our segment from last month’s blog about how to tell if your class is preparing you for the AP exam. Photo by Letizia Bordoni via Unsplash How Many APs Should I Take? The number of AP courses you take depends on your ultimate goals. Are you planning on applying…
Mundo Academy
March 15, 2022
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Are APs Important?

With all the heightened expectations and more rigorous classwork that high school brings, you might be wondering, “What are Advanced Placement (AP) courses?” and “Are APs important?” First, let’s overview the AP and the benefits that come with it. Then, we’ll unpack what the SAT and ACT tell colleges and how that might affect your choice to take AP courses. What is an AP Course? Advanced Placement denotes that a course is a college-level standard of curriculum. Consequently, some colleges allow students to bypass introductory courses if they have taken…
Mundo Academy
February 25, 2022
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Essential Study Habits for Middle School

The sooner you form habits, the more ingrained they will be as you get older. Middle school is the perfect time for students to figure out what works best for them and build good routines before they hit high school. The following are our recommendations for essential study habits for middle school: Establish Your Workspace and Workflow You may have already established a set workspace during the pandemic, especially since we were all learning and working from home, but make sure that space is a productive one for you. Check:…
Mundo Academy
January 26, 2022
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Career Exploration Before College

No matter what year of high school you’re in, the word “career” is probably on your mind. But where do you even start to figure out what career you should pursue? Today, we’ll be sharing some planning tips and our favorite career exploration resources to help you pinpoint your strengths and passions! Use High School to Explore Your Interests Take full advantage of the opportunities your school provides you. While you have to take English, math, science, and social studies classes, you will still likely notice which classes most appeal…
Mundo Academy
December 16, 2021
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Middle and High School Application Tips

The fall-winter semester is crunch time for school applications of all kinds. We’re here to share some middle and high school application tips to help you navigate this stressful process. Photo by Max Harlynking on Unsplash Create Your List of Schools Typically, the most-considered factors when choosing a school are: Academic rigor Sports, arts, and extracurricular programs Teacher to student ratio Campus community Location/commute Price Hopefully, you and your student have also been able to visit some prospective schools in person. On-campus visits give students the best idea of campus…
Mundo Academy
November 24, 2021
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Should You Mention COVID in Your College Personal Statement?

The answer, as it is with many things, is: it depends. If any formative moments or events happened to you during the pandemic—if lockdown gave you the time and space to come to an important conclusion that’s shaped you as a person—yes, mention COVID-19 in your college personal statement. However, if you’re not entirely sure, chances are that there’s a better topic for you to use for your essay. The pandemic obviously affected everyone’s lives the past couple of years. Thus, making the pandemic the centerpiece of your personal statement…
Mundo Academy
November 9, 2021
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Better Home Routines for Students’ Learning

Parent involvement can improve children’s academic and social development, especially in elementary school; and one of the key places for parents to support their children is at home. While communication with teachers also helps students engage at school, only parents can contribute to their child’s home context. Establishing great home routines for students can help provide them direction, keep them focused, and ultimately, help them succeed. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Minimizing Distractions at Home The best way to minimize home distractions is to provide your student a dedicated…
Mundo Academy
October 28, 2021
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