by Jake | Jun 22, 2017 | ACT, SAT, Test Day Experiences
You just finished the last section of the SAT, or the ACT. You are elated at being “done,” barely listening as the proctor announces the end of the section. You get a bit impatient as the proctor walks around the room, collecting each student’s test...
by Jake | Jul 18, 2016 | ACT, Preparation, Redesigned SAT, SAT
“Why do today what you can do tomorrow” ~ The Procrastinator “Why do tomorrow what you can do today” ~ The Go-Getter Summer is meant for relaxation. Perhaps no one lives that philosophy more than teens. Think about it: after a challenging and...
by Jake | May 2, 2016 | ACT
What makes an ACT preparation class perfect? While there are many components that constitute an ideal learning environment, let’s discuss one that you won’t read about too often: learning from an instructor who has achieved a perfect score on the ACT. More...
by Jake | Sep 7, 2015 | ACT, Preparation, Redesigned SAT, SAT
With the upcoming content and format changes to the SAT, more juniors than ever before are asking themselves an important question: “Should I take the SAT or the ACT?” My answer is “both.” I’ll explain why. The silver lining to being part of the SAT...
by Jake | Sep 17, 2014 | ACT
Every year I hear this question from students and parents alike. Because the SAT exam is the more commonly known college admissions test in the Long Island area, people tend to be more familiar with that exam. And because the SAT is such a challenging exam, it’s...