Because of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, and the delay of some SAT and ACT scheduled test dates, some colleges have announced they would move to a test optional admissions policy for the 2020-2021 academic year. What exactly is a test optional admissions policy? That is actually a critically important question and one we...Read More

Mackler Associates proudly announces that Jason S. Marks is its new president, having previously served as Director of Operations and Vice-President/CFO.  Mr. Marks has been with Mackler Associates for 18 years. A lifelong resident of St. Louis, Mr. Marks demonstrated a gift for teaching in elementary school when teachers asked him to help tutor classmates...Read More

With a heavy heart, Mackler Associates has the somber task of announcing the passing of our company founder, Leona Mackler, Ph.D.  Over the last year, Dr. Mackler faced a confluence of medical issues with her characteristic determination, grit, and sardonic humor.  She remained feisty and optimistic until the end.   From her early days in...Read More

While a good portion of knowledge gained during a fun round of trivia doesn’t always help in class, it does flex the critical thinking muscles (namely your brain). Trivia is a fun game which engages the whole family, and you can easily find a restaurant in St. Louis that hosts a trivia night any night of...Read More

Perpetual relaxation, video games, vacations, and parties are often the topic of conversation for things to do during the summer. And justifiably so! Final exams, projects, and standardized tests have just finished, and educational responsibilities are paused for a well-deserved three-month break. While it is incredibly important to relax and enter the upcoming school year fresh...Read More

We can all feel it: the sunshine, the coming heat, and the presence of kids around the house during the day. That means that the summer months are finally upon us. While it’s important to allow your children to enjoy their lengthy summer vacation, it’s equally important to find ways to keep them engaged academically. It can be tough to jump...Read More

Winter break is a great time to catch up on reading whether you’re a parent or a student! If you’re looking to keep some minds sharp over winter break, check out the winter reading club at the St. Louis County Library. All ages can participate, and those who complete the challenge are entered into a raffle...Read More

Happy Thanksgiving!!! For all the students out there giving thanks for some much needed time a way from school, don’t forget to do your assigned reading and homework over the break to keep your skills sharp. The break will end faster than you and you don’t want to be behind when preparing for final exams. Mackler...Read More

At this time of year, anxious juniors receive notice (more by email than by snail mail these days) of whether they were accepted to their various colleges of choice.  Mackler Associates is proud to report that this year we again have had students gain acceptance to some remarkable schools:  Boston College, Georgetown, Cornell, Notre Dame,...Read More

The College Board officially announced the changes coming to the SAT, beginning with the spring administration in 2016.  The PSAT will reflect the changes in the October 2015 administration. Due to the implementation of the Common Core Standards, complaints from certain colleges that the SAT did not sufficiently encourage high schools to implement more critical...Read More