Rhetorical Figures Beginning with “A”
Rhetorical Figures Beginning with "A" Whether you're preparing for the SAT essay or an important literature test, it's important to take some time to study the figures of rhetoric! Some are common, some are obscure, but all of them are interesting (to someone who...
How to Stop Procrastinating on SAT and ACT Prep
How to Stop Procrastinating on SAT and ACT Prep The biggest barrier between incredible SAT and ACT scores might come as a surprise to some students. It's yourself! There's a marked difference between the test performance and score improvement of different students,...
ApplyTexas Essay Prompts
ApplyTexas Essay Prompts and How to Succeed with Them If you're applying to college in Texas, chances are you're familiar with ApplyTexas. There are several essay prompts, and different colleges and universities require different prompts, so be sure to check the...
The Best Universities in Europe: Oxford and Cambridge
Ever dreamed of going to college in Europe? You're not alone. Here are some of the best universities in Europe! Many students dream of traveling to Europe, but did you know it's possible to go to university there as well? There's such an obsession with American...
Taking the ACT Tomorrow? Here’s What You Should Study
Taking the ACT tomorrow and haven't studied at all? Or do you just want to know the most important things to brush up on before the big day? This article will tell you what to study in the day or so before you take the ACT. If you're looking for last-minute ACT study...
Colleges Reject Students with Perfect SAT & ACT Scores
Did you know that Ivy League colleges (and many others) routinely REJECT students with perfect test scores? It happens more often than you think. Here's a quote from a New York Times article in 2007: Harvard turned down 1,100 student applicants with perfect 800 scores...
The ACT “Curve” Explained
Is the ACT graded on a curve? Many students and parents don't know much about how the ACT is scored. Is there a fixed number of questions you need to get right in order to get a certain score, or does that number of questions vary from test to test? Is a 31 on one...
Want an Ivy League Education at a Public University? Check Out These 15 “Public Ivys”
15 "Public Ivy" Colleges to Consider Most people know of the Ivy League, the highly selective group of private colleges that have produced many of our nations greatest innovators. Not everyone's dying to go to a selective private college, however, and not everyone can...
New SAT Study Guide for 2018 Released
College Board Releases The Official SAT Study Guide (2018 Edition) When it was announced a couple years ago that changes were coming to the SAT, students, parents, and tutors alike wondered what the new test would look like, and whether it would be more or less...
A Pro ACT Tutor’s 14 Best ACT Prep Books
The 14 Best ACT Prep Books Ever Written Trying to find the best ACT prep books isn't easy. And as a professional ACT prep tutor, I've read so many ACT prep books your head would spin. This list of the top 14 best ACT prep books was written for high school students,...
ACT Essay: Does Your ACT Essay Score Even Matter? (From a Pro ACT Tutor)
Your ACT Essay: Does It Matter? I've been a pro ACT prep tutor for years now, and I get all sorts of questions about how to beat the ACT Writing test (often called the "ACT Essay.") And, one of the most common questions I hear from parents and students is, "Does my...
Top 4 Apps to Help You Study for the SAT
Want higher SAT and ACT scores fast? Check our online store to download exclusive SAT & ACT prep lessons direct from perfect-scoring pro tutors. Top 4 Apps for SAT Practice - 5 Minutes a Day Makes a World of Difference It's no secret that most teenagers...
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