If someone pays you a complement you should be confused rather than flattered. Likewise, your scarf probably doesn’t compliment your outfit (unless you have a talking scarf). Here’s why: To complement something means to complete or supplement something. To compliment is to praise something. So, … [Read more...]
Keep Your Kids Sharp Over Winter Break
C2 Education’s Top 12 Winter Break Activities Originally Posted on C2 Education Blog For kids, winter break is a blessed 2 week stretch of video games and television – but for parents, winter break is a time to help keep your kids challenged and ready for their first day back to school. The weather … [Read more...]
Study Finds Middle School Really Does Hurt
Originally Posted on C2 Education Blog In the education community, much attention is given to the importance of the transition from middle school to high school, but new studies show that the transition from elementary school to middle school can be much more important – and dangerous. The most … [Read more...]
A Brave New World: The Future of College Admissions
Originally posted on C2 Blog Only a few years ago, paper applications were the norm; today, many schools rely primarily on online applications. In a few years more, much of the initial sifting of applications will be automated. A program will have predetermined formula which weighs a candidates … [Read more...]
Let The Scholarship Hunt Begin!
Originally Posted on C2 education blog Tis the season for the annual scholarship search. At C2 Education, we always advocate that students seek additional financial aid rather than meekly accepting the aid packages offered by schools – but be forewarned: Finding scholarship money may not be … [Read more...]
