SAT and ACT test prep can take months to cover all the material, so it is vital to start preparation as soon as possible. Once the school year starts it is very hard to make time for a group class, which makes one-on-one test prep the best way to prepare your teen for the SAT and ACT tests. As the following article states, the sooner you begin preparation the better chance your teen has to…
Beginning SAT or ACT test prep over the summer is a great way to get ahead over the competition when it comes to college admission. Working with a private tutor can provide students with a huge benefit, because the tutor will work with the student on their specific areas of weakness. As the following article states, hiring a private tutor over the summer to begin SAT or ACT prep is the best way to feel…
The SAT math section can be very unnerving for students, since the content and format is so different from what they have learned in school. Learning the test-taking strategies and tricks that earn them extra points will be the best way to receive a high score, and this takes time to learn. As the following article states, it is vital to start SAT math test prep early in order to achieve the best results. Studying…
Junior year is the most important year for students applying to college, and grades, sports, and extracurriculars are not the only element of focus. Students need to begin SAT and/or ACT test prep, and begin working on their admission essays. As the following article states, beginning test prep and admission essay writing early is the best way to ensure top results and admission to your child’s school of choice. Make applying for college a marathon,…
Private schools and colleges rely on standardized tests to give them an objective view into how your child will be able to perform academically at their establishment. Unfortunately, this is not always an accurate portrayal of your child’s strengths, as test-taking anxiety can get in the way. ISEE and SAT test preparation, as the following article describes, prepare your child to know what to expect on the test so that he or she can perform…
Scoring as high as possible on the PSAT test sets your child up for more scholarships, including the highly revered National Merit Scholarship. Preparing for the PSAT is the first step for success on the SAT test, which leads to a greater chance of attending a top-notch school. As the following article states, begin PSAT test prep early to reap the maximum benefits and put your child on the path to success. Extra scholarship dollars…
Every student falls behind in their studies at some point in their schooling, either because they are having trouble with a particular subject area or because they lack the organization and study skills necessary to excel. Bringing in a private tutor, even for a short time, can make a drastic difference in how students are able to then proceed through the rest of their schooling, with the skills and confidence to overcome their setbacks. As…
Many parents have heard of the big testing companies, who hire a college student and put them in front of a group of struggling students and hope that each child will benefit from the class without any personal attention. Students are afraid to look stupid in a group and often do not ask questions, so no one is there to help them target their specific weaknesses and improve their test-taking strategies on an individual basis.…
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. Not Just Another Test: How…
Whether your high schooler has worked hard to earn good grades each year, or has not received the grades you had hoped for, the SAT test comes in as an objective assessment tool. Colleges value SAT scores very highly, and the best way to achieve the highest possible scores is to work with a private tutor in order to learn the test-taking strategies. As the following article describes, if your child can work hard on…