Education & Teaching

A personal statement is a large part of the application process. Learn how to write one that maximizes your chances of getting accepted.

Though they will face complications along the way, undocumented students are able to attend college. However, because of those complications, if you are currently an undocumented high school student, you should know a little bit about the college admissions process. 

In case you live under a rock, the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a college entrance exam created by the College Board to test your aptitude and preparedness for college. The SAT is comprised of three sections: reading, writing and language, and math (calculator and no-calculator).

Professional Development for Music Teachers To be an effective teacher, it is important to be an effective learner. By committing to learning, great teachers create better learning environments for their students. Engaging in learning opportunities that are playful, open-ended, and ambitious enables teachers to offer similarly challenging curricula in the classroom. For these reasons, it is critical for music teachers

Homeschool Students vs. Public School Students While less common, homeschooling presents a great opportunity for K-12 children to experience a new learning model and focus on a wider variety of academic subjects. […]

The majority of problems faced by recorder students (and young music students in general) can be traced to difficulties with reading rhythms. If they are able to read rhythm patterns and notes, they will have great success and great fun!

Learn the basics of recommendation letters including how to request, when to request, and best practices to ensure you have everything you need for college applications.

College fairs are a great way to learn about colleges. Here are great tips for getting the most out of a college fair, whether virtual or in person.

Many education systems have a different curriculum and set of standards taught inside the classroom. Due to this disparity, college admission counselors cannot automatically assume all […]

For many, the idea of getting into a top college or university is practically unheard of. With some of the most prestigious schools only letting in less than 4% of the total applicants, the competition is fiercer than ever before. In 2022, more people than ever applied to the top of the top schools since

With national student loan debt totaling a whopping $1.75 trillion, parents and students are rightly worried about taking out loans. On average, graduates are leaving college, saddled with around $30,000 worth of student debt. 

With children going back to school, both students and teachers need to relearn how to navigate music education after the COVID-19 pandemic. With the majority of music education being conducted through online avenues due to COVID-19 restrictions, getting back to the classroom will definitely have a learning curve. 

College Admissions Webinar - How to Navigate Online Learning: 

This series of webinars by CATES discusses how the pandemic has changed the education system and how families can navigate this unfamiliar territory successfully.

Key Considerations for Homeschooling Students Since the rise of the modern homeschool movement, many people developed misconceptions about homeschool learning. These stereotypes, like students being anti-social or not learning enough compared […]

As a result of the Covid pandemic, many colleges changed their admissions policies to become test-optional. Nevertheless, many industry insiders wonder whether colleges will revert back to their old ways when the academic effects of the pandemic subsides.

As young kids go back to school this fall, many of them will take a music class for the first time in their lives. And most of them will begin by learning to play the recorder. Besides the piano or keyboard, the musical recorder is one of the most important instruments for childhood music education.

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