1. Bill Gates: Itâs no question that the famous multi-billionaire creator of Microsoft is a pure genius and his SAT score certainly compliments that fact. Gates notched a 1590 on his SATs, 10 points away from a perfect score! I bet the person who devised the one question Bill Gates got wrong must feel pretty cool knowing he stumped one …
SAT and ACT: How to Prepare for Exam Day
Testing season is almost here. If youâre planning on taking the ACT in February or the SAT in March, you should be well into your test prep by now (if you think you might be behind schedule, check out our post on when to start preparing for either test). Even if youâre on track for success now, how you handle …
6 Signs Youâve Found the Right SAT/ACT Tutor
Tests are hard. Maybe your student gets tripped up by the phrasing of questions, has trouble with timing, or, like for many students, is losing the battle with testing anxiety. No matter their unique situation, finding the right tutor can be just as much of a struggle. Tutoring should be approached like a teeter-totter (remember those playground staples from your …
When to Start Taking the SAT or ACT?
Taking the SAT or ACT requires a large amount or preparation ahead of time. In order to get the best results, you should give yourself both enough time to properly study for multiple attempts as well as the time needed to prepare for each attempt. Just as you wouldnât start studying for the SAT a week before the test, you …
Essay writing
Let’s be honest. At some point, you may have dreamed of being in Carrie Bradshaw’s shoes, especially the Manolo Blahnik ones that she could afford while writing columns from the comfort of her home. But it’s not just because of the shoes and the materialistic perks why we are in such an awe, it’s about that special power and pride …
The 5 ways students get themselves rejected from reach schools (and how we get you in)
1. Poor common app essay topic One of the easiest ways to get rejected from a reach school is to have a sub par common application essay. The difficult part of the common application essay is often picking a great topic that will âwowâ the committee. Here is an example of a common mistake: Student writes a passionate essay about …
Top 5 simple ways to improve your SAT and ACT score
1. Time yourself The most baffling mistake in all of test prep – never timing yourself. Year after year we see students that do not accurately time themselves for standardized tests and suffer unnecessarily for it. There are timing devices available on amazon, or even better yet, come to one of our practice exams. The first one is on us! …
How to help your child cope with the stressors of college prep exams?
Every time we think of the word exam the next word that comes to mind is the word âstress.â We have all been there. Everyone knows that the days of exam preparations are full of anxiety. In fact, exams bring along a package of the biggest stressors of student life. And, as a parent, it is your responsibility to make …
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