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3 Secrets to Getting and Keeping a top GPA in High School

Want a 4.0 GPA? Want straight As? Find out 3 key strategies to boost your scores!...
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BCA Prep: What to Expect

How do we help students get into the #1 high school in New Jersey? Here's how....
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Bergen County Academies: 2019 Parent Seminar Recap

Our top tips exploring the unique admissions process of Bergen County Academies and NJ's top magnet schools....
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College Info Session: 2019 Seminar Recap

Our top tips for navigating the complex and competitive world of college applications and admission....
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College Test Prep

3 Surprising Reasons Why Colleges Care About SAT & ACT Scores

You've heard that your SAT or ACT test scores matter. But you might be surprised why they matter!...
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4 Smart Tips to Prepare for SAT Subject Tests

Your first step is to select a target exam date. While the actual test date is important, the real work happens in the months leading up to the test. Clear any scheduling conflicts that will hinder preparation. Pick a target exam date and stick to it....
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April Boot Camp at MEK

Join us for our special 5 day April Boot Camp for SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject prep!...
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Do These 5 Things the Night Before the SAT or ACT

Use these expert tips to set yourself up for success the night before the big test!...
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Bergen County Academies Test Prep

5 Ways MEK Review Prepared Me for Bergen County Academies (BCA)

Learn about out Student of the Week for the 5th week of Summer 2019!...
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Advice from a BCA Graduate

Want to know how to survive and thrive in BCA's notoriously rigorous atmosphere? Hear from someone who did it....
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Advice from a BCA Upperclassman

Want to know how to survive and thrive in BCA's notoriously rigorous atmosphere? Hear from someone who did it....
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BCA Prep: What to Expect

How do we help students get into the #1 high school in New Jersey? Here's how....
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High School Test Prep

3 Common Mistakes Your Child is Making on Literary Analysis Essays

Learn how to fix common mistakes your child might be making on literary analysis essay....
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5 Myths About High School GPAs

A student’s high school years is key to college admissions. Here are the top 5 myths about high school GPAs....
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Explore Our August 2019 Test Events: Free Resources for Students and Parents

Discover the most common types of supplemental essays for college applications and tips for writing a great response....
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Explore Our July 2019 Test Events: Free Resources for Students and Parents

Discover the most common types of supplemental essays for college applications and tips for writing a great response....
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College Counseling

10th Grade Checklist: Everything You Need to Succeed

Here's the master list of what you should accomplish during your 10th grade year of high school....
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11th Grade Checklist: Everything You Need to Succeed

Here's the master list of what you should accomplish during your 11th grade year of high school....
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12th Grade Checklist: Everything You Need to Succeed

Here's the master list of what you should accomplish during your 12th grade year of high school....
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4 Most Common Types of Supplemental College Essays

Discover the most common types of supplemental essays for college applications and tips for writing a great response....
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Seasonal

Student of the Week: Ashley J.

Learn about out Student of the Week for the 4th week of Summer 2019!...
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Student of the Week: Grace

Learn about out Student of the Week for the 3rd week of Summer 2019!...
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Student of the Week: Sai Charmitha

Learn about out Student of the Week for the 7th week of Summer 2019!...
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Student of the Week: Sofiya

Learn about our Student of the Week for the 2nd week of Summer 2019!...
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High Achievers

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY): How to Apply

Learn all about how to apply to courses at the internationally prestigious Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth....
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Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY): The Ultimate Guide for 7th and 8th Graders

Learn all about John Hopkins' Center for Talented Youth course, how it can benefit your 7th or 8th grader, and how to apply!...
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Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY): Understanding the Different Programs

Learn all about the different opportunities offered by John Hopkins' Center for Talented Youth (CTY) program for gifted 7th and 8th graders....
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MEK Labs

3 Common Mistakes Your Child is Making on Literary Analysis Essays

Learn how to fix common mistakes your child might be making on literary analysis essay....
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3 Strategies to Help Your Child Fix Low Test Scores

Want to know why your child does great on homework but not on tests? Find out here....
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7 Types of Vocabulary Every Parent Needs to Know

A good vocabulary gives a student confidence and assurance in both written and verbal communication, an increased affinity for reading, and better performance at school. It is important for students (especially younger ones) to be aware of the kinds of vocabulary they will encounter. Generally speaking...
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Are You Making This Mistake on Expository and Persuasive Essays?

Expository and persuasive essay prompts are not asking for your personal perspective. They require an objective argument that can be proven with facts and analysis. One of the most common mistakes writers make on expository or persuasive essays: overusing “I” and writing in the first-person....
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General

10 Secrets to Expanding Your Vocabulary Quickly

No matter you age level or reason for studying vocabulary, learn the most effective ways to learn and remember new words....
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2019 Math Kangaroo Competition

Math Kangaroo's 2019 Competition at MEK Review was a success!...
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2019 MEK Review Students Accepted Into Top Universities!

Congratulations to the class of 2019 (future class of 2023) on your impressive college acceptances!...
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5 Top Ways to Stop Making Silly Mistakes on Math Tests

We've all experienced the frustration of losing valuable points on a math test because of a silly mistake. Learn how to stop making these errors....
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