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Making the Most of a College Visit (Virtual Edition)

Today’s focal point: how your student can make the most of a college visit, without setting foot on campus. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
https://novellaprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ANovelTake_VirtualCollegeVisits.mp3

‘Fall’ing in Line with College Planning

Today’s focal point: we’ll delve into 3 key components of mindful college planning (narrowing the list, test mapping, & course selection) your student can focus on this Fall to ensure success later on. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
https://novellaprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ANovelTake_CollegePlanningWinter.mp3

Shifting Online: The 3 R’s of Virtual Learning Success

Today’s focal point: we’re breaking down the 3 R’s of effective studying ( retention, relationships, and responsibility) and helping you and your child adapt, once again, to a fully virtual learning environment. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
https://novellaprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ANovelTake_3Rs.mp3

Building an Adaptable Student

Today’s focal point: amidst a school year of shifting policies, instruction methods, and more, we’ll break down how your student can leverage adaptability, a key skill for students of all ages, to both achieve and maintain success. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
https://novellaprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ANovelTake_BuildingAnAdaptableStudent_rev1.mp3

Tips to Prevent Student Burnout

Today’s focal point: tips to prevent student burnout and promote a semester of lasting motivation, drive, and learning. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
https://novellaprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A-Novel-Take-Focal-Point-Tips-to-Prevent-Student-Burnout-92120-12.22-PM.mp3

How the Fall 2020 Semester Will Look Unlike Any Other

Today’s focal point: from fluctuating reopening plans to likely changes in international student populations, we’ll break down how to approach and succeed in a semester unlike any other. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
https://novellaprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A_Novel_Take-_Focal_Point_-_How_the_Fall_2020_Semester_Will_Look_Unlike_Any_Other_6wcwa.mp3

Finding the Right School District

Today’s focal point: common misconceptions and three essential components to consider when it comes to selecting the right school district for you and your family. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
https://novellaprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A_Novel_Take-_Focal_Point_-_Finding_the_Right_School_District_69mfl.mp3

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  • 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 206 S,
    Rye, NY 10580
  • 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10019
  • 250 Pehle Ave, Suite 200, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
  • 12100 Wilshire Boulevard, 8th Floor, Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

About Us

Novella Prep motivates and teaches students how to achieve their academic potential with improved grades, increased test scores, and helps them prepare to be considered for admission into the best-fitting colleges through proven holistic methods. We deep dive into helping students perform at their academic best by starting from the inside — before investing time and resources into academic or test prep tutoring. Our proven holistic method (Retention, Relationships, and Responsibility) empowers students to be the author of their own plan, incorporating smart tutoring in ways that are far more effective and efficient.

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