Act Tutoring Naperville Tutors Gives Students a Hand on Experience

Act Tutoring Naperville Tutors Gives Students a Hand on ExperienceAct Tutoring Naperville is a dedicated and professional tutoring service provider who provide quality tutoring services for students to boost their grades. Their tutors are trained to meet the needs of students in their local schools in all subjects.Students learn faster and are able to grasp concepts much easier when they have tutors that are dedicated to teaching subjects. Act Tutoring Naperville offers tutoring services to students in the following subjects - English, Science, History, Social Studies, Maths, Art and Writing.Their tutors are able to meet the needs of students for their advanced studies and help them meet the appropriate academic standards required in their schools. They use multimedia technology to help their students learn more efficiently as well as teaching them to enhance their analytical skills.Students learn by applying themselves and this requires them to be engaged with their studies. This is an art that can be learned and mastered by an act tutor. Students get self-motivated by being surrounded by people who do not only encourage them but also give encouragement and a helping hand.They give the students an opportunity to develop the skills that they have not learnt in the past. Act Tutoring Naperville offers a hands on experience that makes them more interested in learning and makes the students learn more efficiently.The students that they tutors see are those who tend to be quiet, shy and do not interact well. Their students are the type of students who wish to excel at their studies as well as wanting to be on top of their subjects.Act Tutoring Naperville helps the students understand the importance of understanding and studying the subject and helps them to know what they need to know in order to do well in the subject. They help them attain a better grade by giving them positive feedback and they also ensure that their students are able to meet the academic norms set by their school authorities.

What is the USMLE

What is the USMLE Medical students spend a significant amount of time in school. Once a doctor has their M.D., or Doctor of Medicine degree, theres one last thing to do before they can practice medicine: get licensed. In order to become licensed to practice medicine in the United States, doctors must pass the USMLE. Given in a series of three steps, this exam, administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners, is designed to test a physicians knowledge and ability to provide appropriate medical care. If youre planning on pursuing a career in medicine, keep reading to learn what you need to know about the USMLE exam. USMLE basics The USMLE is a three-step examination that tests what youve learned about providing appropriate medical care to patients. The USMLE is given at different times throughout a students allopathic medical school career. If you pass all the steps of the USMLE, you become eligible to apply for a license to practice medicine in the U.S. [RELATED: 10 Study Habits to Avoid] USMLE Step 1 Step 1 of the USMLE is designed to assess whether or not youre able to apply basic scientific concepts when practicing medicine. Most medical school students take it after their second year. This step incorporates practical questions about a number of subjects, including anatomy, behavioral sciences, microbiology, pharmacology, physiology, and others. Step 1 is given in eight hours on one day, and is divided into seven 60-minute parts. There is a maximum of 40 questions in each partaltogether, there is a maximum of 280 questions. Students are not allowed to retake Step 1 if they pass just to earn a higher score. This test costs $630. [RELATED: Time Management Tips for Students] USMLE Step 2 This portion of the USMLE is meant to judge your ability to apply your medical and scientific knowledge to practicing medicine in a clinical setting under supervision. Most medical students take Step 2 during their fourth year of medical school. Step 2 is divided into two parts: Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) During the CK part of Step 2, you will demonstrate your basic clinical knowledge and skills throughout eight 60-minute blocks spread out over a nine-hour test day. In this part of the exam, youll answer multiple-choice questions that run through different medical scenarios that you must determine how to react to. Step 2 CK costs $630. Step 2 CS is an in-person exam where you see multiple actors who play roles as patients. When you see these patients, you must perform a physical exam, collect their medical history, diagnose any conditions he or she may have, and write a patient note based on your interaction. Youll have 15 minutes for your patient encounter and 10 minutes to write your patient note. Step 2 CS costs $1,290 to take. USMLE Step 3 This is the last part of the USMLE, and its usually taken upon a students graduation from medical school during their first year of residency. It tests your knowledge of medicine and ability to practice unsupervised. This is a two-day examination that covers a wide range of medical issues, from pregnancy and childbirth to behavioral and emotional disorders. Step 3 of the USMLE is held over two days. The first days test session lasts about seven hours, and includes 232 multiple-choice questions split into six 60-minute blocks of 38 to 39 questions. The second days test session lasts about nine hours and is split into six 45-minute blocks of 30 multiple-choice questions. The last part includes 13 patient case simulations that last 10 to 20 minutes each. This test costs $875. USMLE scoring You must pass all parts of the USMLE in order to apply for a license to practice medicine. Each part of the test, except Step 2 CS, is weighed on a three-digit scale. The minimum passing scores are 194 for Step 1, 209 for Step 2 CK, and 196 for Step 3. Step 2 CS is scored as pass or fail based on your performance. [RELATED: 3 Efficient Ways to Study on the Go] After you pass all parts of the USMLE, you can request a transcript be sent to the medical licensing authority of your choice. If you can get through these many years of testing, it can pay off in the form of a rewarding career in medicine. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Charity News

Charity News HEART is selected to receive funding from Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Charlotte HEART is selected to receive funding from Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Charlotte January 28, 2014 Eleven Years of Ivy League Giving Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Charlotte through the Management Development Program to Donate $50K To Local Charities January 14, 2014 Charlotte, NC â€" At 6 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2014, the Harvard Business School (HBS) Alumni Club of Charlotte will celebrate their eleventh Management Development Program and reveal the names of local non-profit agencies slated to receive a portion of the program’s $50,000 surplus. By way of history, HBS Club of Charlotte’s MDP program utilizes volunteers from their own alumni base to teach a 13 week Management Development Program â€" a mini-MBA program based on Harvard’s famous case study method â€" for mid and high level executives throughout the Carolinas. The executive education program has become popular with over 120 local corporations, including Bank of America, Coca Cola Bottling, Duke Energy, Electric Guard Dog, Snyders-Lance and Wells Fargo. Electric Guard Dog CEO Jack DeMao commented, “Well worth the time and money involved. My CFO had to drive 90 minutes each way to attend, yet he immediately saw the value. Many of the cases he studied have already had direct applicability in managing our high growth business. His growth as an executive those 13 weeks was greater than other programs we have paid 10 times as much for. We will continue to send executives to this program in the future.” Students were no less enthusiastic. “Different discussion leaders allowed us to see different perspectives on broader topics like leadership style, culture, finance, etc.” commented Chris Baisey, a Senior Operations Manager at Red Ventures. Duke Energy Communications Manager Jennifer Zajac echoed, “The takeaways from this course included knowing your values, seeking first to understand, and the importance of taking risks.” But the MDP celebration is not just a night of executive emulation; it’s also a night of giving. The club uses the company-sponsored tuition to promote and fund homeless shelters, crisis assistance, and help for abused and neglected children here in the Charlotte area. The club’s 11 years of giving totals over $350,000. “Activism in the community is a Harvard tradition, and this club’s membership is particularly keen on upholding that tradition,” HBS member and MDP Chair Bill Berry commented. “The charities here in the Charlotte region are exceptional. Everyone at the Harvard Business Club of Charlotte has a favorite they want to help and if they teach, they get a vote in which charities will receive monies. As a result, we’re never short of volunteer teachers.” Out of numerous charities nominated by MDP instructors, there will be 14 non-profits who will receive a cash award. Representatives from the winning charities will receive their award at the January 30th event, which will be held at The Whitehead Manor Conference Center, 5801 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210. A club’s activism is never successful without support. Bill Berry also thanked the sponsorship of The Center for Intentional Leadership, McGuireWoods, LLP and McColl School of Business â€" Queens University of Charlotte. For more information, or if youd like to attend the celebration and learn more about attending the MDP course or sponsoring someone to attend the MDP, please contact Grace Hayes at 704-366-2835 or via email at sarnt. Find us on the web at http://www.hbscharlotte.com.

Huntington Learning Center Joins the Coalition for the Homeless to Collect 5,000 Filled Backpacks for NYC Students in Need

Huntington Learning Center Joins the Coalition for the Homeless to Collect 5,000 Filled Backpacks for NYC Students in Need Annual Drive Aims to Better Prepare Students and Alleviate Constraints for Homeless Families Oradell, NJ, August 8, 2018 For the third year in a row, Huntington Learning Center has partnered with the Coalition for the Homeless for its annual drive, Project: Back to School, to provide homeless children with the supplies they need to be successful in the classroom. Together, the organizations and additional partners, hope to collect and distribute more than 5,000 new backpacks filled with supplies for students in kindergarten to 12th grade prior to the start of the new school year. Through August 22, select Huntington Learning Center locations will serve as collection centers. Interested participants are encouraged to bring backpacks and school supplies to any of the following drop-off locations: Wish List #2 Pencils Pocket Folders Ruler Markers, Crayons Glue Sticks, and More! Participating Locations Bronx - 1807 Williamsbridge Road Brooklyn (Park Slope) - 808 Union Street Brooklyn (Bay Ridge) - 514 86th Street Queens (Flushing) - 35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd #205 Staten Island - 2791 Richmond Ave, Suite 200 According to the Coalition for the Homeless, over 115,000 NYC students experienced homelessness in 2017. At this rate, 1 in 7 elementary students will face homelessness before their elementary school graduation. With many resources scarce or nonexistent for homeless families, students often show up to school empty handed. Project: Back to School was established to change that. We believe every student has the right to the best education possible, said Anne Huntington, Vice President of Huntington Learning Center. We are proud to join the Coalition for the Homeless again and come together with our community to make sure NYC students have the tools they need to thrive in the classroom. For so many kids whose families simply cant afford to buy school supplies, the start of the school year can bring feelings of stress and shame, said Dave Giffen, Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless. We are so happy that Huntington Learning Center has been so committed to helping us ensure that every homeless child can walk into school on that first day feeling proud, prepared, and ready for whatever lays ahead. To learn more about Project: Back to School, visit: http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/event/2018-project-back-to-school/. About the Coalition for the Homeless Established in 1981, the Coalition for the Homeless is the nation's oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless men, women and children. The Coalition helps more than 3,500 homeless New Yorkers each day living in extreme poverty, offering a variety of programs that address immediate needs and help men, women and families overcome long-term barriers to employment and stability. For more information about the Coalition for the Homeless, visit www.coalitionforthehomeless.org. About Huntington Learning Center Huntington is the nations leading tutoring and test prep provider.Its certified teachers provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. Huntington preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Huntington is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. Contact Information: Kim JaffeJaffeK@HLCmail.com

How Long Does It Take to Learn a Language 4 Steps to Reach Beyond the Riddle!

How Long Does It Take to Learn a Language 4 Steps to Reach Beyond the Riddle! Weve all been there, right?Toying with the idea of learning a foreign language?After reading up on how other people have done it, you might be thinking, Hey, maybe this things not impossible! Maybe I  can learn a new language on my own!But then you remember those language classes in high school or university.You think, Man, did I really spend  two years learning Spanish/French/German/Chinese with nothing to show for it?As doubt creeps in, you then wonder, How  long  does learning a new language take, anyway?How long until you own the language?Until you can navigate a foreign country flawlessly in it?Until you can proudly tell friends, family or employers that you  speak the language? All Beginners Want to Know How Long Learning Their Language Will TakePeople dont want to waste time, money and resources tilting at windmills. They want  predictability. After all, karate has its belt system, musical instruments are graded and you can work through certain problems to increase your skil ls in math or programming.There are some standardized structures for languages, too, but since the real test is often how well you can use it, the levels may at first seem less defined and harder to grasp.Learners may worry that theyre not talented enough to learn a language. After all, only a handful of students are good at languages in school, right?Learners feel rushed by their own lofty goals. After all, you want to use the language right now, dont you? You want to watch TV or play games in the languageâ€"and understand everythingâ€"as soon as possible. Or maybe youre hoping to break into a new field where the language is particularly helpful or lucrative.To start with whats out there, the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) has published data about the major world languages. For an English speaker taking intense classes, it would take six months to learn Spanish to a professional level, and nearly two years to learn Korean to the same level. But take this information for what its w orthâ€"we cant all take classes through the FSI, and we dont all have unlimited time (or money) to spend on languages!There are infinite factors at play hereâ€"so whats the answer? How long does it really take to learn a language?Honestly, this question doesnt have much of an answer.I like to think of it  as a Buddhist koan, or a question wrongly asked. A question intended to provoke doubt and thought rather than a simple, concrete answer.There is no algorithm that lets you punch in data to get the length of time itll take to learn your language!A simple Google search will come back with a thousand blog posts that will tell you the same thing:  It depends.What can we do with that? Not a whole lot.So instead of answering this riddle with a particular length of time, this post will give you a better idea of the factors at play and how to manipulate them.Follow these four steps beyond the unanswerable riddle!How Long Does It Take to Learn a Language? 4 Steps to Reach Beyond the Riddle! 1. Define what you mean by learn.And you thought your question was simple, didnt you? Wrong!Youve got to ask yourself a  tough question here. What does a learned language look like to you?The answer will vary widely from learner to learner. Even simple concepts everyone talks about (such as fluency, for example) are difficult to define and measure. Does fluency literally mean the ability to speak fluidly? Does it include a high level of literacy? Do you need to be able to function  as well in your target language as you do in your native language? What does it mean to you to be fluent in a language?Youll have to decide these things for yourself. I recommend checking out the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale  used in the European Union to measure professional language proficiency. It breaks down language levels into specific and well-defined areas, in both passive (reading and listening) and active (writing and speaking) skills.What level will you be h appy with? Are you a dabbler who wants some conversational skills before your big trip to a new country? Or has this particular language always been of interest, and you wont rest until you know it like your native language? Or is it a dead language that youll never need to speak, so a high reading level will suffice for you?For best results, include all four skills in your goal setting: reading, listening, speaking and writing.Furthermore, take into account how you like to practice! If youre an outgoing conversationalist who loves to talk to new people, your conversational and basic listening skills will surge ahead, but perhaps at the expense of reading and writing. If you prefer reading, then thats the skill thats going to get good. If other skills are important to you, just know that it might take longer for lesser-used skills to catch up.And finally, think about the breadth of subjects you want to discuss. If you study for about an hour a day for a year, youll probably be able to engage in conversation and read a newspaper. But itll take much more time to acquire the skills necessary to read classical literature or to participate in a discussion about your work or field of study.2. Decide how much time and effort you can put in.Its pretty much common sense that the more you put into learning something, the faster youll get something out of it. If you immerse  yourself in the language, live in the country and spend a couple hours every day at concentrated study, youll get good at the language and fast.However, some of us have demanding jobs and families or other responsibilities. We cant all pack up, quit our jobs, leave the country and become linguistic hermit-monks.If you can only study half an hour a day, three times a week, it will definitely take you longer to get good at your language, but that doesnt mean its not a worthwhile project! It certainly doesnt mean youll never reach your goals. Keep going for it!For those of us with a little  more flexibi lity (but short of the linguistic hermit-monk  type of  flexibility), think about the goals youve set. How lofty are they? And how can you engineer your life to accomplish those goals?If you want to understand TV and movies, maybe you can give up some English (or other native language) media and replace it with media in your target language.An easy way to do this is by learning with FluentU.  FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.If you want to speak with confidence, make some time to find an online conversation partner, and make sure you practice speaking consistently.If vocabulary is something you want to improve, wake up fifteen minutes earlier each day and get in some SRS reps before work or school. You can listen to target language music and podcasts during your commute or your walk to class. The possibilities are endless!Theres one caveat: If you do  have the li festyle flexibility of a linguistic hermit-monk, dont think you can trick nature into giving you native-level fluency in ninety days. Sure, youll make quick gains in some areas, but you cant make a Faustian deal with the devil to learn a language in a ridiculously short period of time.Some things in language learning simply take time. Remember: A language quickly learned is a language quickly lost. Short periods of time devoted to learning can mean weaker retention if you happen to slack off for a couple of weeks. On the other hand, if you go at a steadier pace for a longer period of time, a couple weeks off wont hurt you as much.3. Figure out if your desired language is related to one you know.Language families matter! Look up the language youre interested in and figure out if its something close to what you know. Most European languages are distantly related, but some languages like Danish and Swedish are so similar, many consider them to be dialects of each other. A language like Farsi will be easier than Arabic for an English speaker because it happens to belong to the Indo-European language family. Arabic is Afro-Asiatic and doesnt share much at all with English.If you learn a language close to one you already know, the time it takes to learn that language will be reduced in proportion to how close the languages are. You can cheat a little when it comes to vocab and grammar. Simply put, youll get some parts of the language for freeâ€"certain grammar patterns will be similar or identical, and youll recognize some  vocabulary.As an example, Im a native English speaker, and French was the first foreign language I learned to any significant level. I learned mostly through immersion and heavy SRS usage, and it took about a year to get comfortable in the languageâ€"to express myself and understand most of what I heard and read. A few years after that, I learned Spanish, and the difference was practically night and day.With French, it took me awhile to wrap my h ead around some features that are common in Romance languages (a subfamily of the Indo-European family, all of which are descended from Latin), such as certain complicated verb conjugations and heavy use of the subjunctive mood. But with Spanish, I picked these up  much  faster because I already got the general idea from French. I reached a similar  comfortable  level in Spanish at about nine months. It was like starting a language that was already half-learned!If youre curious about your chosen target language, do some research! Try checking it out on Wikipedia and reading a little bit about it academically. If youre interested in an Indo-European language, find it on this easy-to-read family tree.  Note its close relatives and which languages share common ancestry. If it takes several branches to link your target language and your native tongue through a common ancestor, then you know the two languages are a bit further removed than if the languages had only recently split from a common ancestor. Similar family trees are just a Google search away!So, what does this mean for you? Should you deliberately choose closely related languages? Should you choose Dutch if youre an English speaker or Czech if you know Polish?My advice is this: Learn the language that really appeals to you, armed with the knowledge that an unrelated language will have a steeper learning curve. Motivation to learn a language you genuinely like will keep you going when the learning gets tough, so being aware of language families is only meant to keep you informed.Adjust your expectations! Refer back to the FSI chart if youre a native English speaker, and keep those levels in mind so that you dont lose confidence.4. Expect the long haul, and enjoy it if you can!I know this sounds a little pessimistic, but its really meant help you stay positive as you embark on your language learning journey.Youre interested enough to try learning a language, so go for it. Jettison that old myth that langu age learning is a hard slog with rewards only at the end of the line, when youve achieved fluency. The Internet allows you to learn using movies, TV, video games and booksâ€"itll be fun right from the start!  Learning a language is one of the most rewarding hobbies you could take up, and Im talking about the  process  of learning, not  having learned a language.Nevertheless, expect learning a language through self-study to take something on the order of years rather than months, keeping in mind that learning through classes alone would take much longer. I expected learning French to take about two years to get to a level at which I would be happy, and I was pleasantly surprised when that time period turned out to be much, much shorter.Language just isnt something that can be rushed. Linguist  Stephen Krashen  writes about how certain infrequent grammar points simply take time to click, even for children and toddlers!  It just isnt something that you can sit down and drill into your head.Think of it as  acquiring language instead of  learning. Expect it to take time for your language to grow, and enjoy the processâ€"theres no rush.Besides, youll forget all about this tricky koan once youve gotten addicted to target language TV dramas and hip hop!

Education Is The Key

Education Is The Key Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. ~George Washington Carver (1860-1943) George Washington Carver was an American botanist and inventor. Carvers reputation is based on his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes, which also aided nutrition for farm families. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops both as a source of their own food and as a source of other products to improve their quality of life. He developed and promoted about 100 products made from peanuts that were useful for the house and farm, including cosmetics, dyes, paints, plastics, gasoline, and nitroglycerin. He received numerous honors for his work, including the Spingarn Medal of the NAACP. He was recognized for his many achievements and talents. In 1941, Time magazine dubbed Carver a Black Leonardo. Need help for your next biology exam? Find a biology tutor on TutorZ.com!

Southern California Top Places to Visit for Outdoor Summer Activities

Southern California Top Places to Visit for Outdoor Summer Activities If you think you have discovered all the places for outdoor activities in California, think again. This list might surprise you! Let`s start with the beautiful Huntington Beach. Yes, it`s called Surf City because of its vibrant surfing culture. Besides surfing there are a lot of different activities around here. Enthusiasts  cycle for dozens of miles along uninterrupted stretches of beach, go fishing, kayaking or just play volleyball. Moreover, there is fantastic bird watching in restored wetlands waiting for you.  In the evening enjoy stunning red  sunsets from your seat at a beach bar while sipping your pina colada. The second  great place to visit on vacations is Palm Springs. It welcomes you with 350 days of sunshine per year. Professional golf and tennis tournaments take place in Palm Springs. Because the city offers many golf courses and tennis courts it is also  a great place to  practice your swing and forehand, respectively. You will always remember hiking in front of its  breathtaking mountain scenery and the sight of our milky way  on  the  night sky. And, of course, you will enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of Mammoth Lakes. It’s famous for its winter skiing, but believe me, you won’t regret coming here in summer either. You will love its  pristine  hiking trail, uncrowded bike paths  and rich fishing sites. Cannot leave California without having visited  the Joshua Tree National Park. Backpacking, camping, horseback  riding, rock climbing, mounting biking is only a small list of cool thing this park offers to you. The amazing state of California provides any activity you are into. Come and make it your own. TutorZ has more than 5000 tutors in state of California. They can help you with tennis, golf, cycling, volleyball, basketball, and other outdoor activities. Find your perfect California tutor here! Southern California Top Places to Visit for Outdoor Summer Activities If you think you have discovered all the places for outdoor activities in California, think again. This list might surprise you! Let`s start with the beautiful Huntington Beach. Yes, it`s called Surf City because of its vibrant surfing culture. Besides surfing there are a lot of different activities around here. Enthusiasts  cycle for dozens of miles along uninterrupted stretches of beach, go fishing, kayaking or just play volleyball. Moreover, there is fantastic bird watching in restored wetlands waiting for you.  In the evening enjoy stunning red  sunsets from your seat at a beach bar while sipping your pina colada. The second  great place to visit on vacations is Palm Springs. It welcomes you with 350 days of sunshine per year. Professional golf and tennis tournaments take place in Palm Springs. Because the city offers many golf courses and tennis courts it is also  a great place to  practice your swing and forehand, respectively. You will always remember hiking in front of its  breathtaking mountain scenery and the sight of our milky way  on  the  night sky. And, of course, you will enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery of Mammoth Lakes. It’s famous for its winter skiing, but believe me, you won’t regret coming here in summer either. You will love its  pristine  hiking trail, uncrowded bike paths  and rich fishing sites. Cannot leave California without having visited  the Joshua Tree National Park. Backpacking, camping, horseback  riding, rock climbing, mounting biking is only a small list of cool thing this park offers to you. The amazing state of California provides any activity you are into. Come and make it your own. TutorZ has more than 5000 tutors in state of California. They can help you with tennis, golf, cycling, volleyball, basketball, and other outdoor activities. Find your perfect California tutor here!