Learning Differences
Automaticity: Why Some Kids Struggle to Keep Up
What Automaticity Means, and Why It’s One of the Most Important Concepts in Learning If I had to name one concept that explains more struggling
August 17, 2026
What Automaticity Means, and Why It’s One of the Most Important Concepts in Learning If I had to name one concept that explains more struggling
In Part One of this series, I introduced what makes universities in the Netherlands such a compelling option for international students, and shared my firsthand
What do you think of when you think of the Netherlands? Canals, cheese, tulips, windmills, charming old cities, and villages. But here’s what more and
Every year, families ask me the same question: What does it take to get into an Ivy League or other highly selective university in the United
By Michelle Grappo, MA, EdM This April, I had the privilege of visiting eight remarkable boarding schools: Perkiomen School, Solebury School, Westtown School, George School,
Sending your child off to college is an exciting milestone—but it can also come with a wave of questions, worries, and emotions. As a parent,
We explore how UK universities support students with learning differences and how to set students up for success!
Almost all the parents with whom I work tell me that they just want their child to go to a “good” college. However, when asked
How to Rock the Boarding School Virtual Interview Interviewing for anything? This can be nerve-wracking for most. When you’re preparing for a boarding school virtual
Come for the warm welcome, stay for the world-class education!
By Michelle Grappo, MA, EdM Choosing the right Swiss or other international boarding school is an exciting opportunity for travel, academic challenge, and personal growth.
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Zoom Interview Everyone is on Zoom, or similar platforms these days, whether it’s for online class, a conversation with
