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If you think the only way to prepare for the ACT and SAT is by studying outside the classroom, think again. While it may not seem like class work would improve your abilities on these standardized tests, there’s information showing that it can. After all, exercising your brain is exercising your brain. Interestingly, some statistics […]
The school year is in full swing and the first six weeks are now blowing in the wind. Have you adjusted to your routine or are you struggling to get to class on time, complete your homework, and still show up energized for after school activities? We pulled together some tips that can take you […]
Parents, The time has finally come: your child is going to college! Though she’s the one doing the heavy lifting (taking the SAT and ACT, studying hard, and writing her admission essays), you’re along for the ride, which has its share of bumpy patches. You need to let your student take the lead, but there […]
It’s more common than you would think. You’ve studied, you’ve prepped, but when it came to game time, the SAT was harder than you gave it credit for. And your scores weren’t what you hoped they would be. The SAT is a tough test and it’s designed to be. First of all, it’s a timed […]
It’s important that students unwind during the summer! While Sophomores and Juniors de-stress, summer test prep can be an incredible boost for their college prep as they start gearing up for the ACT, SAT, and college applications. 1) Summer Test Prep Paves a Smoother Road for College Application Success The ACT and SAT are very particular beasts with strange sets of rules […]
Applying to colleges is a lot like moving, and moving isn’t fun. Every time I’ve moved, the packing process goes something like this: (6 weeks before) I should really start sorting and packing! (4 weeks before) There’s so much to do, I don’t even know where to start. (2 weeks before) This really isn’t going […]
As a student-athlete, you’ve probably learned already that your schedule is not going to look the same as those of your friends who aren’t in sports. You don’t have as much luxury to hang out on weeknights or spend hours on social media. Your minutes are counted, literally, and each one of them counts. It’s […]
The creators of the SAT are geniuses! Not only are they skilled at writing SAT questions, they’re skilled at writing tricky SAT questions with tricky SAT answers. Students get frustrated when they’re unable to sort through two or three similar-sounding answers, and that’s the test-makers’ dream. Think about it: if there was one obviously right […]
Congratulations to ACT student Ashley B. from Lewisville, Texas – she scored a 33 on the April ACT – up 2 points from her December ACT and a full 6 points from the start of her program. Way to go Ashley! Private ACT tutoring works.
Of the four major areas our tutors cover in ACT tutoring programs (Content, Consistency, Timing, Test-Taking Skills), ACT time/pacing is often the most difficult for students to grasp. ACT Reading timing is one of the biggest issues we handle. The ACT test is fast-paced, and the creators craft test sections that will challenge the timing of even […]