How to Revise Your College Application Essays
Because the college application essay is your main opportunity to show prospective colleges who you are--beyond just grades and scores--it's important to perfect it. This likely means writing more than one draft, as well as revising each draft thoughtfully. In this...
Hack SAT and ACT Tests With These 9 Tips
People sure do seem to hate tests! Whether it’s the SAT, the ACT, or just a regular ol’ exam, tests are a constant source of terror to students of all races, genders, and levels of preparedness. But this need not be the case! Contrary to nearly-ubiquitous...
College Apps: Making a Long-List of Colleges
For many students, choosing which colleges to apply to can be a daunting task—but it doesn’t have to be! In this article, I’ll share my recommendations on generating a long-list of schools, which can then be whittled down into a short-list. By the way, similar...
The Complete College Application Timeline for High Schoolers
When should you start planning your college applications? Whether you're a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in high school, it isn't too late! Take a look at this list to help keep yourself on track. COLLEGE APPLICATION TIMELINE 9th Grade Start thinking broadly...
SAT Math: A Common (But Weird!) SAT Math Question
Do you need a higher SAT Math score? Then you need to know about the best SAT math textbook in the world - check it out today! What's that weird symbol mean? Invariably, one kind of question on the SAT causes students to shut down and run away in fear. I'm talking...
SAT Writing: Hack the SAT Writing Section
Key words to help you hack the SAT Writing section If you’ve read any of my previous articles, you know that I believe the SAT Writing section is by far the easiest section to “hack” and gain hundreds of points, as my students have done. Why is...
Why I Love the SAT Reading Section
3 Reasons to Love the New SAT Reading Section Some will hate the new SAT Reading section when the 2016 test is administered—but others, like me, will rejoice. Here, I’ll go over what’s changed and why those changes me make me happy as a tutor. 1) It Teaches and...
SAT & ACT Prep: How to Skim on the SAT and ACT Tests
When it comes to preparing and taking the SAT, as well as on the ACT, smart time management is crucial when it comes to reading passages and answering questions. The test is designed in such a way that a student who makes his or her way through the entire reading...
The 2016 SAT: A Tutor’s Impressions
As soon as the redesigned 2016 SAT Guide was released, I grabbed a copy and made my way through all four tests. The College Board has raised the bar—significantly. Here are my impressions! The SAT is Even Harder Than It Was Overall, the test is much harder than both...
Clichés to Avoid in Your SAT, ACT, and College Essays
Good English teachers often tell students to “avoid clichés like the plague,” but avoiding a reliance on hackneyed stock phrases is easier said than done. Did you catch that? I just used a cliché. Whether you’re writing an essay for the SAT, ACT, a college...
8 Top Energy-Boosting Snacks for Long SAT and ACT Tests
Whether you're taking the SAT or the ACT, you'll be holed up in a room bright and early on a Saturday morning for hours. Even if you've made sure to prepare for the SAT ahead of time, and you've learned great time management skills for high school... and even with...
Overcoming ACT Logarithms
Logarithms tend to scare many students who take the ACT, but they're actually not as bad as they might first appear! Logs are basically just the opposite of exponents. The standard format for an exponent expressions looks like this: a = bc A logarithm that expresses...
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