Preparing for the SAT and ACT is one of the most valuable tasks any Junior in high school can undertake. Performing well on the SAT or ACT not only grant you access to better colleges, but give you better opportunities to receive scholarships. As the following article states, it is very important to work with a tutor to prepare you for the SAT and ACT tests. Getting Ready for the ACT / SAT test Preparing…
When your child does not perform well on the SATs, it can be easy to get frustrated. Instead, take this as an opportunity to use the test they already took as an assessment tool that shows which specific areas your child needs to improve. Then begin working with a private tutor to bring up the test score by specifically targeting the areas that your child needs to improve. As the following article states, studies have…
The SAT test is an exam designed to assess how well you can take the SAT test–it is not an intelligence test. Students need to prepare well with a tutor in order to know the ins and outs of the test and to feel confident on test day. As the following article states, if you know what you will be asked and how you will be asked these questions, you will be a step ahead…
Every student knows that the SAT test will be a very challenging assessment of his or her ability to handle timed, standardized questions in a stressful environment. The best way to be prepared for this experience is to work with a private tutor so that you know exactly what to expect. As the following article describes, SAT test prep involves learning the test-taking strategies you need in order to succeed. Learning How to Take the…
Colleges use SAT test scores as a benchmark for admittance, and even with good grades, recommendations, and extracurriculars, with a low SAT score your child will be barred from the top colleges. Working with a private tutor will greatly improve your child’s chances of success on the test, because the tutor will target your child’s weaknesses and teach them test-taking strategies to overcome them. As the following article states, colleges use SAT scores to determine…
It’s not too late to register for the May and June SAT test dates. For the May 5th exam, register by April 6th. Late registration (additional $26) goes until April 20th. For the June 2nd exam, register by May 8th. Late registration (additional $26) goes until May 22nd. For information about test dates and registration, please click here: College Board SAT Test Dates
For best results, take the SAT test in spring (May or June) and then again in the fall. Most students need this time to learn about their strengths and weaknesses and to spend time working with a private tutor to improve the weak areas. As the following article states, the SAT test is the way colleges judge your desirability, and if you start now, you will have the best chance of acceptance to a top…
Many students are learning that their SAT test score is not giving them the options necessary to attend a good college, and that the ACT test may be their answer. Working with a private tutor with experience with both the SAT and ACT tests can be a great way to learn which test suits you best, and the tutor can prepare you for the test-taking strategies that apply to each test. As the following article…
Students who normally do well in school are turning out to be very stressed about the upcoming SAT test . Knowing the content in the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections is not enough for the student to feel prepared and confident. As the following article describes, working with a private tutor and focusing on your student’s individual strengths and weaknesses will provide students with a sigh of relief. SAT Test Prep Anxiety: How to…
Start early in deciding if you will take the SAT or ACT test, by beginning preparation and taking the PSAT. Working with a private tutor will allow you to discuss which test will be the best fit for you and then to begin learning the test-taking strategies necessary for success. As the following article states, begin early in figuring out which test will be right for you and how you are going to attack if…
