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April 12, 2021

4 Ways to Prepare for the ACT and SAT as a Sophomore

4 Ways to Prepare for the ACT and SAT as a Sophomore

I used to think that it was never too early to start studying for the SAT and ACT, but then the SAT went and got rid of Sentence Correction questions and all of that vocabulary study with my five year olds became pointless. I’m not sure what they will do with words like obsequious and […]

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March 8, 2021

Is Your GPA or SAT Score More Important?

Is Your GPA or SAT Score More Important?

In the battle between SAT scores and GPA, many students wonder which matters most to your college application. Though many college admissions departments say your GPA delivers the biggest punch, these same admissions officers are secretly showing scorecards that declare the SAT the winner of the match. So why the secrecy and denial surrounding the […]

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January 4, 2021

Grammar is Awesome!

Grammar is Awesome!

We think grammar is fun. There, we said it. It’s not a popular opinion. Most people put grammar in the same category as shuffleboard, strong perfume, and musty floral patterns. It’s something you associate as deeply unpleasant and with primarily old people. But grammar is fun! And we think you should like it. too. Why […]

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October 12, 2020

A Growth Mindset can Boost your SAT and ACT Scores

A Growth Mindset can Boost your SAT and ACT Scores

There are two ways to see a test. This test is a chance for you to demonstrate how smart you are. This test is an opportunity to develop new skills. No matter how hard it is at first, you’ll be able to improve over time through hard work and practice. Your scores will reflect the […]

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September 14, 2020

How to Tackle SAT Vocabulary

There’s no way around it. To do well on the SAT Reading section, you need to have a fairly large vocabulary. Vocabulary is crucial for the Sentence Completion questions and for understanding the long and short passages. Reading is Essential Like it or not, the best way to build a big vocabulary is to read […]

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August 10, 2020

5 Easy Proofreading Tips for Your 6-Point SAT Essay

Today’s post comes to us courtesy of Nikolas Baron, a Product Manager for Grammarly. Proofreading the smart way is the best technique any student can use to improve the SAT essay when time is running out, and the clock is ticking. Correcting the key points may be all you have time to do, so knowing what […]

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June 15, 2020

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Vocabulary

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Vocabulary

If you’re preparing for the ACT or SAT, you may want to consider reading the Harry Potter series. What about the wizarding world will help you prepare for these tests? J.K. Rowling, author of this iconic magical world, uses a plethora of vocabulary words throughout the series. In the later books, when Harry is nearing […]

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May 25, 2020

8 Last Minute Study Tips for the SAT

8 Last Minute Study Tips for the SAT

If your SAT is swiftly approaching, you’re likely feeling the time crunch. If you’re in this boat, here are some of our top last-minute study tips. #1 – Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute Unfortunately, if you’re reading this, you’re probably already a little late. We’ll do our best to help you prepare for your […]

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March 9, 2020

3 Reasons to Take the SAT Your Junior Year

3 Reasons to Take the SAT Your Junior Year

So, you’re approaching or in your junior year of high school. You’re tackling new classes, subjects, and challenges! One of the things you’re about to face (if you haven’t already,) is the PSAT. The PSAT is usually administered in October and juniors take it for two reasons. A sort of “dry run” for the SAT. […]

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November 18, 2019

Top 10 SAT Mistakes

Top 10 SAT Mistakes

As a test prep teacher, and admittedly an SAT geek, I have worked with over a thousand students in my career. Ninety-nine percent of them come to me with misconceptions about the test which ultimately leads to errors in their execution. These errors make a test guru cringe because they are easily preventable! You just […]

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