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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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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 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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June 21, 2018

New Official ACT Prep Guide 2018-2019: Should you Upgrade?

A new Official ACT Prep Guide 2018-2019  was released earlier this month, causing many students to worry that their 2018 editions or 2016-2017 editions are out-of-date. Unfortunately, test makers have found that frequent new editions of their official guides drive up sales, and the ACT is not alone in its practice of releasing updates every […]

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June 21, 2018

A New Edition of The Official ACT Prep Guide: Should you Update?

ACT released a “revised and updated” version of their Official ACT Prep Guide last week, causing many students to worry that their 2016-2017 editions were lacking vital information. But rest easy, test takers. The two editions are nearly identical. The three tests in both books are exactly the same. This is a bit of a […]

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February 23, 2018

ACT and SAT Tips: Ten Minute Test Prep

If you’re like most high school students, there isn’t a lot of downtime in your day, let alone time to study for something other than your normal homework. Yet the ACT and SAT loom in your future, and you keep hearing about how you need to start studying for them months—maybe even years—in advance. How […]

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January 5, 2018

Sophomore Study Tips for the ACT and SAT

It’s never too early to start studying for the SAT and ACT! Just ask my 7 year old twins about their daily SAT routine. Just kidding. Sort of. There may or may not be a five question quiz about the author’s attitude and main idea after every bedtime story in my house. But anyway, sophomores […]

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