How to get great letters of recommendation from your teachers Juniors in high school–and especially seniors–should begin thinking about which teachers they’re going to ask for letters of recommendation. An essential part of the college application,...
Too “rich” to receive financial aid for college? It’s a bigger problem than you might realize: many students are finding themselves unable to attend the school of their choice due to their family’s finances–and it isn’t because...
While some view college as a place to expand one’s mind and find one’s passions, many people view college first and foremost as a means to an end. What end, you ask? A full-time job! If you’re going to college strictly so you can get a full-time job...
Wouldn’t you like to be a millionaire? Anything’s possible in America! Just ask graduates from these 10 colleges–they’re the colleges that have produced the most millionaires! It’s no surprise that 5 of the 10 colleges are Ivy League...
Many of my students struggle with time on the ACT Math test. After all, it’s a 60-minute, 60-question test, and average students often don’t finish the test. Or–and this is a critical point–they finish the test but make errors each step of the...
As an SAT and ACT prep tutor, I often work with students from competitive high schools. One of their major worries is invariably that colleges might not realize how difficult their high school is in comparison to other, smaller, “easier” schools. Do...
Thinking about taking an AP English class in high school? Not sure about the differences between AP Language and Composition and AP Literature? Want to know the differences between the two AP English classes and the two AP English tests? This is the article for you!...
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Practice Test Mistakes on SAT and ACT Practice makes perfect–it’s a cliché for a reason. But many people assume that practicing alone is enough to prep for the SAT and ACT, and so they take as many practice tests as possible without reviewing their...
It’s important to reserve yourself a spot to take the SAT on as many of the SAT Test days this year if you’re serious about improving! Make sure to take plenty of 1-on-1 lessons and practice tests in between. Test-takers, here are your SAT test dates for...
