When I was in seventh grade, one of my teachers gave me an informational packet on the Duke Talent Identification program. I brought it home to my parents, and we looked over it, and not long afterward, I took the SAT! As a seventh-grader! Parents and students should...
Want to Be a National Merit Scholar? Here’s What You Need to Know. As if the SAT weren’t enough, many students are prepping for the PSAT just as hard. Why? They’re hoping to become National Merit Scholars. Not only does the distinction of National...
PSAT more important than SAT for some scholarships Many students start SAT prep their junior year–but are they missing out on crucial prep for a test that’s even MORE important? The answer’s often yes. Although the PSAT might seem like a...
The College Board has recently released a look at its new and revised PSAT. Our tutors have taken a look and are here to report back on what the new SAT might look like. Keep in mind that the new SAT won’t be administered until the spring of 2016, and we’ll have to...
Since I wrote this review I’ve released the best SAT Math textbook ever created. If you need a higher SAT Math score, you owe it to yourself to check this book out! The Power of SAT Prep Video Courses SAT Prep Video Courses are an incredibly exciting new element...
When should you start SAT prep? Here’s another common question from the parents we work with: “When should we start SAT prep our kids?” Well, like building a railway track it takes time. You can’t rush it or cut corners. (see the picture above)...
You may know that studying vocabulary is the number one way to increase your Critical Reading score on the SAT—but have you found the vocab study plan that’s right for you? Here are some tips to make the most of your memorization strategies! 1) Use flashcards!...
A lot of moms and dads are e-mailing and asking us: when is the optimal time to start preparing for the SAT? Do early birds really get the worm, or is there more to be said for intense preparation and cramming in one or two months leading up to the test? The answer...
The best test prep teachers always stand out - but why? As founder, lead instructor, and current manager of Love the SAT! Test Prep in Austin, it’s my responsibility to develop the criteria we use to select our newest tutors, and to train them in the ways and...
SAT Tutoring Expenses in Visual Form: Today I want to give a deeper look into the reasons and expenses behind SAT tutoring rates. Test prep tutoring has typically been a “black box” of secret pricing and hidden rate information. So, as a small local...
