Many students struggle through the SAT test, not knowing that there may be a better option available to them. For a lot of students, the ACT test is considered a more straightforward test that can be taken along with the SAT in order to provide students with options when it comes to applying to colleges. When a student has both SAT and ACT scores and can decide which has a stronger score, they have a…
Read More »Most students are used to taking tests in school, and assume that in order to do well they must be familiar with the tested material, and that this will be sufficient. In fact, as the following article describes, the SAT test is not designed to test what students have studied in school, but instead it tests students on who well they can perform on a very specific type of test. Working one-on-one with an SAT…
Read More »The SAT test is designed to be confusing, taking what students may have already learned in school and making it seem suddenly unapproachable. In reality, students who prepare early and well for the SAT test by working one-on-one with a qualified tutor know how to unwind the riddles of the SAT test questions. As the following article describes, once a student knows what to expect, they not only perform to the best of their abilities…
Read More »Nearly all students feel pressure to perform well on the SAT or ACT, because their test scores not only affect the level of colleges to which they can potentially attend, but also determine merit-based financial aid, eligibility for special scholar programs, and whether or not a student will need to take remedial courses in math, reading, or writing. The need to receive a strong SAT or ACT score often causes such test-taking anxiety in students…
Read More »Studies have shown that one-on-one SAT and ACT test prep make a big difference in students’ scores. Students are not prepared by their schools to take this type of test, and good grades are not a measure of how well your child will perform on the SAT or ACT. As the following article describes, preparing your child by registering him or her for one-on-one tutoring allows your child to understand the test-taking strategies involved in…
Read More »SAT scores play a very important part in college acceptance, and most students do not know how to go about beginning to prepare themselves for the test. The test-taking strategies that are necessary in order to receive a high SAT score are not necessarily intrinsic to the type of education they have received in school, leaving students unprepared for this type of standardized test. As the following article describes, working with a one-on-one tutor and…
Read More »On your child’s SAT score, it is vital that all three sections–Critical Reading, Writing, and Math–score as highly as possible, because scoring well in one section and falling behind in others is a red flag to colleges that your child has certain academic weaknesses. The following article states that it is best to begin test preparation, through a SAT test prep company, as early as possible, and ideally as much as 6 months in advance.…
Read More »Now matter how good a student your child is, the results of his or her SAT score can play just as big a role as your child’s entire high school transcript. Even with straight A’s, your child is not guaranteed a place in a top-notch school. SAT scores are a crucial component to admission to college, and as the following article describes, SAT test prep is the best way to prepare your child to do…
Read More »Parents and students both know the importance of attaining a high score on the ACT and SAT. Colleges look at ACT and SAT test scores as an assessment of a student’s ability to perform well in a standardized environment–but not every student is equipped to perform to the best of their ability in such a setting. As the following article describes, working with a professional test prep company to provide your child with one-on-one tutoring…
Read More »Students who are about to take the SAT or ACT Test know that going in feeling positive and confident can make a big difference in their scores. SAT or ACT test prep with an experienced tutor provides students with the knowledge and the test-taking skills they need to build that confidence. As the following article states, test preparation is key to both knowing the content and strategies for the test, as well as feeling confident…
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