by Jake | Jul 25, 2017 | Preparation, SAT
When I saw this article the other day, I was curious to see what a credible outlet like U.S. News and World Report had to say about a very common type of question on the SAT. Since these contextual vocab questions come up around ten times on each exam, they’re...
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 | May 3, 2017 | SAT
Let’s start with the bottomline: Register for the August SAT NOW. Read on to understand the current situation. Great news: The College Board has made a rare change to their rigid SAT testing schedule. Instead of the January SAT, there will now be an SAT at the...
by Jake | Mar 9, 2017 | Preparation, SAT
This is bigger than learning the structure of correct answers choices. Bigger than learning how to avoid the test designers’ favorite mistakes. This mistake derails the most carefully laid plans and keeps some of the smartest students from achieving their ultimate...
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 | Feb 21, 2016 | Preparation, Redesigned SAT, SAT
In less than two weeks nearly a million high school students will be faced with the redesigned SAT. Yes, it is scary for many, but there are plenty of reasons why one shouldn’t fear it. The College Board (the company that makes the SAT exam) has regularly made format...
