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Introduction With only 72 days until Christmas, Tony wants to start buying presents for his large family now. He has 24 people to buy presents for. Of course, every member wants something unique. It takes Tony quite a while to find the perfect present for each family member. Tony decides to spend a few days […]

Studies show that the words toddlers learn and use lead to school success in the future. In fact, developing an extensive vocabulary at the age of two, such as learning words that start with T, can help a child succeed in different areas at kindergarten level like math, reading, and behavior. So, if your little […]

Introduction As you and your family are driving down the road, you notice a sign that reads “38 miles to the next town.” That seems okay because you have some gas in your car. Think about if your car will make it to the next town for gas if you know that each gallon of […]

The SHSAT (Specialized High Schools Admissions Test) is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. The highest possible score for the ELA section is 400 and 400 for the math section. Therefore, 400 is not a good SHSAT score. The minimum cutoff scores for acceptance into specialized high schools vary each year based on […]

The interview process can be a nerve-wracking experience, but one question that often stumps many candidates is a variation of the question “Can you describe yourself?” This question may seem simple, but it’s a golden opportunity to make a lasting impression on your potential employer. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the art of […]

The word “trite” is an adjective used to describe something that is overused and consequently, has lost its originality, impact, or freshness. It often refers to phrases, ideas, or themes that have been used so frequently in conversation, writing, or culture that they have become dull, predictable, or clichéd. For example, in the sentence “The […]

The “maximum” score on the SHSAT exam is 800, however, no student has ever received an 800 on the exam. Remember that the SHSAT exam takes your raw score in each section and then gets converted into a “scaled” score. This scaled score changes every year and a perfect raw score on one section does […]

Introduction: Can you imagine when you get to be 60 years old? It seems like it is so far away. However, it will be here before you know it. Let’s say you are reaching this milestone, and you would like to celebrate these 60 years for the next 60 days. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? So, […]

Introduction As a pharmacist, Gerald must dispense a certain amount of drugs that have been prescribed to a patient. The prescription shows how much of the medicine the patient is required to have. Gerald takes that prescription and makes sure that the prescription is created exactly as stated. Therefore, there are times that pills must […]

You must have heard that building (or breaking) a habit takes about 21 days. While it is true in many cases, some habits are much easier to form and break. For example, you will only need a few days to train your mind and body into grabbing coffee on your way to the office or […]