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Junior Kumon Offers Botox for Preschoolers

Posted on May 16, 2011 by JD

Goodbye bubbles, hello bubbling.  The NYT reported yesterday that there are now almost 40 Junior Kumon centers in New York, where two-year olds can begin prepping for the SAT exams they will take in the year 2027.  The director of … Continue reading →

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Educational Consultant Scam

Posted on May 15, 2011 by JD

It has come to the attention of the Neurotic Parent Institute that there are specialists who charge $300-$400 an hour to help eighth graders (of the male gender) organize their backpacks.  This is in anticipation of ninth grade, when suddenly … Continue reading →

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Vanity License Plate?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by JD

Spotted on Sunset Boulevard by a reader: ACT 33 The Neurotic Parent Institute has tracked down the owner of the car, who said that he also had scored 2210 on the SAT.  But when he tried to order those plates, … Continue reading →

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Low Battery

Posted on May 8, 2011 by JD

This morning, as I was volunteering at a charity event, I noticed that I had received two missed calls from an unfamiliar area code (610).  When I dialed that number, a very polite young man answered and told me that … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the SAT’s and Subject Tests

Posted on May 7, 2011 by JD

Here is a powerful, non-denominational prayer for those who wish to do well on the SAT Exams today.  This can be recited aloud in the car on the way to the exam, or silently between sections. – On this occasion … Continue reading →

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