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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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September 23, 2019

Are You Ready to Take the ACT or SAT?

Are You Ready to Take the ACT or SAT?

So, you’ve been preparing to take the SAT and/or the ACT. You’ve answered the SAT Question of the day for months. There’s nothing left in The Official SAT Study Guide that you didn’t memorize. But, are you ready to take the test? How do you know? Practice Tests The ACT and SAT are standardized tests, so […]

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July 29, 2019

Who vs. Whom: Fun with Pronouns

Who vs. Whom: Fun with Pronouns

One of the concepts the ACT and SAT will test is your knowledge of sentence structure and grammatical rules. This includes everything from subject and verb agreement to prepositions and adverbs. Knowing your way around these sentence parts can mean the difference between getting a hard question correct in a few seconds and spending a […]

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July 1, 2019

Too Busy for ACT and SAT Prep? Think Again.

Too busy for ACT and SAT Prep? Think Again.

If you are like many high school students, your hectic schedule leaves little time for ACT or SAT preparation. Between sports, extracurriculars, and course work, how will you succeed on the crucial next step in your academic career? These tests determine where the next several years of your life will go. Of course, dedicated practice and […]

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June 3, 2019

How to Relieve the Pressure Surrounding the SAT and ACT

How to Relieve the Pressure Surrounding the SAT and ACT

The pressure surrounding your performance on the SAT and ACT can feel colossal. It may seem like everything—admissions, scholarships, pride—is riding on a few hours spent huddled over a scantron form. For some students, pressure is motivation. They can harness the energy of the situation to focus and produce their best possible performance. For others, the […]

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May 6, 2019

3 Common Myths About College Admissions

3 Common Myths About College Admissions

When applying to college, you’ll inevitably run into myths and misconceptions. From what schools look for, to the importance of participating in every extracurricular possible, to who should write Recommendation Letters. All of them have a story attached to it. One of the most important things you can do to get ready to apply to […]

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