Tag Archives: test preparation

Use a highlighter: Let a highlighter be your friend! When a teacher first assigns material to read, go through it with a highlighter and mark important information to remember later. When it eventually is time to study for the test, your previous highlights will help save you time by acting as markers of vital concepts… Continue reading →

I’ve taken a lot of tests—not as many as some, thanks to my liberal arts undergraduate education, but nonetheless, standardized testing has been a feature for over half of my life. I’ve done the PSAT, SAT, several SAT subject tests, GRE, GRE subject tests, the LSAT, and public school tests whose acronyms I no longer… Continue reading →

The new school year is still a few weeks away, but now is a great time to start thinking about your student’s study space so they can hit the ground running. A dedicated study space and a study routine helps cue your mind and your body that it’s time to study. Think about these things when planning… Continue reading →

The countdown to the SAT and ACT begins next week! Students need as much time as possible to practice the new SAT, which was only recently updated this year. The worst thing to do is wait until the last minute to start studying: cramming is never effective! If your child needs help studying or taking notes, we’ll provide tutors who… Continue reading →

It’s the height of summer, but test season is just around the corner. The upcoming ACT and SAT tests will be seniors’ last chance to take the tests before the early admissions deadline, so make sure you’re prepared.   The ACT will be September 10, with the registration deadline on August 5. The late registration deadline is August 19,… Continue reading →