SSAT Test prep is necessary for your child to get a high score on the SSAT test, because so much of the content on the test is completely foreign to the skills your child has learned in school. Along with the brand-new content, the test anxiety can overwhelm students and affect their score. As the following article states, if you work with a private SSAT tutor to strengthen your child’s test-taking abilities and relieve their…
Scoring well on the SAT Test has become more vital over the years, as competition at colleges increases each year. Studies show that taking time to prepare for the SAT test, especially with a private tutor, allows students who feel like they are ‘bad testers’ to learn the ins and outs of the test. The following article states that cramming for this important test only leads to more stress, and that comprehensive preparation before the…
Taking the SAT test or ACT test can be one of the most daunting tasks any student has to face. Waiting until the last minute to begin SAT or ACT test preparation guarantees that you will be stressed and underprepared on test day. Working with a private tutor will prepare you for what it takes to excel on the test, and as the following article states, if you know what to expect, you will feel…
Two of the most important tasks Juniors in High School must face are standardized testing (SAT and/or ACT tests) and College Admission Essays. Both can be overwhelming tasks, and when students are able to receive help from college admission specialists, they can feel prepared and have better results. As the following article states, now is the time to begin college admission preparation. Counselor’s Calendar | May Checklist for Juniors Juniors, here is your college admissions…
Everyone knows that test prep should be taken seriously as a lengthy process that involves working with a private tutor over a period of time, taking practice tests and learning about your academic strengths and weaknesses. Trying to cram in test prep in a short period of time only leads to stress and anxiety. As the following article states, SSAT test prep takes time, and starting early is the best way to manage your time…
Interview coaching offers students the opportunity to perform at their best in this critical and highly stressful part of the admission process. Private interview coaches prepare students for interviews with a customized curriculum addressing each student’s individual strengths and weaknesses. Any student applying to private school or college will benefit from this training. Knowing what to expect in an admission interview helps reduce a student’s anxiety and lets their true personality come through. Etiquettes for…
Students who normally do well in school are turning out to be very stressed about the upcoming SAT test . Knowing the content in the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections is not enough for the student to feel prepared and confident. As the following article describes, working with a private tutor and focusing on your student’s individual strengths and weaknesses will provide students with a sigh of relief. SAT Test Prep Anxiety: How to…
Start early in deciding if you will take the SAT or ACT test, by beginning preparation and taking the PSAT. Working with a private tutor will allow you to discuss which test will be the best fit for you and then to begin learning the test-taking strategies necessary for success. As the following article states, begin early in figuring out which test will be right for you and how you are going to attack if…
Although the schools tell parents not to have their children prepare for the ERB Test, as it is supposed to be a measure of their natural skill, test preparation can definitely make a big difference in your child’s ability to perform well on this test. Most parents are preparing their children for the ERB, and if your child is unfamiliar with the format and the content, he or she will be at a disadvantage. As…
SAT or ACT test prep is even more vital for students with ADHD/ADD, or students on the Autism Spectrum, because the added anxiety will affect the student’s score and fail to show the true potential of the student. The more practice your child does, especially with a private tutor who can accommodate your child’s specific learning style or incorporate the modifications of an IEP, the better your student will perform. As the following article states,…
