Bringing Down the Hammer on SAT Grammar
Not a grammar guru? You don’t need to be one to do well on the SAT! Grammar may…
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Building Self-Discipline
From a young age, we have been told about the virtues of self-discipline. “If you wait to eat…
How To Be An Active Reader
One misconception commonly held by students is that reading is a passive activity. Unfortunately, passing your eyes over…
8 Strategies for Reading Difficult Material
We have all had to read painfully challenging material. Whether you are reading a short article on avant-garde…
A Tutor a Day Keeps the Stress Away: Benefits of Long-term Academic Tutoring
A steady and long-term academic tutor is like having a regular doctor. Preventative medicine protects one from possible…
How to deal with test anxiety
Do you ever freeze during exams? Have you ever had difficulty sleeping as exams approach? Do you sometimes…
10 Tips for the ACT Science Section
(1) This is NOT a science test. You do not need to have facts and concepts memorized. (2) …
Ten quick facts about the SAT math section:
(1) The math portion of the SAT test is comprised of two 25 minute sections (with the possibility…
Should I write my SAT essay in cursive?
With the rise of online media (like this blog), it’s easy to assume that print is dead. However,…
Test prep advice for students with ADHD
The exam proctor paces up and down the slim aisles between the desks, the girl to your left…