Steve Magat, Education Consultation, talks with host Gil Cadiz about what colleges are looking for today. Steve discusses the advice he wrote in the final chapter of Tutor Doctor's Academic Success Formula book, The Well-Rounded Student: What Colleges are Looking for Today. He covers everything from test scores, grades, writing a unique personal statement, deciding on a college that is best for you, and much more.

What Colleges Are Looking For Today

At Tutor Doctor, we believe that there is more to academic success than just subject matter knowledge, and that many things can influence a student's academic career and life. Our podcast, Learning@Home, brings in experts from around the world to discuss various topics from developing a growth mindset, executive functioning skills, money management for teens and so much more, in the hopes that you can find some "aha" moments to help your student! Whether you're a parent, student or teacher, this podcast is for you!

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With students out of school over the summer months, it’s important that learning continues to ensure they progress academically rather than be affected by summer learning loss. We discuss some fun and easy educational activities your child can do during the summer months!

How to Keep Kids Learning in the Summer Months

We're joined by Dr. Diane Vetter, who is the Course Director for the Faculty of Education at York University. Diane holds a PhD in Education with research interests in oral language and learning, and has also published on the topics of Oral Language, Inclusive Learning and Cross-Curricular Infusion. Diane gives advice and recommendations on how parents can bring learning to life through environmental print & community activities, rich talk, using time in the car with your kids to hav...

Bringing Literacy & Numeracy to Life

We know that everyone can learn, but everyone learns differently. This is where learning styles come in. Becky Ward, Education Specialist at Tutor Doctor Head Office, talks with host Gil Cadiz about what learning styles are and the types of activities and strategies that parents can use to engage their children in learning based on their dominant learning style.

What Are Learning Styles & How Do They Affect Learning?

Juma Inniss from the Message Movement, joins host Gil Cadiz to discuss why critical thinking skills and media literacy is so important for teens in a world where information is so easily accessible. The Message is a movement to empower teens to become empowered adults. They equip them with 21st century life skills through nontraditional programs that employ live music and popular culture as vehicles for learning. Their work focuses on media literacy, critical thinking, and healthy decisi...

What Colleges Are Looking For Today

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