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  • PSAT vs. SAT

    PSAT vs. SAT

    With the October 2017 PSAT around the corner, now is the perfect time to revisit the differences between the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) and the full SAT. We covered the differences between […]

     
  • ACT and SAT Summer Study Tips Redux

    ACT and SAT Summer Study Tips Redux

    With summer once again upon us, it’s time to revisit our ACT and SAT summer study tips. Because the ACT and SAT are aligned with the traditional school calendar, no test dates are offered over […]

     
  • 2017-2018 ACT and SAT Test Dates

    2017-2018 ACT and SAT Test Dates

    Now that the College Board has finalized its 2017-2018 SAT test dates, we can provide a full list of ACT and SAT dates for the upcoming school year. This list contains the most up to […]

     
  • 3 More Common ACT/SAT Prep Mistakes

    3 More Common ACT/SAT Prep Mistakes

    This week we’re going to cover three more mistakes that students often make while preparing for the ACT and SAT. These are “big picture” errors that apply equally to both exams. Avoiding these mistakes will […]

     
  • 3 Common ACT/SAT Studying Distractions

    3 Common ACT/SAT Studying Distractions

    When you hear the word “distraction,” you probably think of the high tech variety: television, internet, cell phones, and social media. However, distractions can take many forms. In this lesson, we’re going to discuss three […]

     
  • Frequently Asked ACT and SAT Questions

    Frequently Asked ACT and SAT Questions

    This week, we’re going to answer a few of the questions I frequently receive from students. These are questions that have come up in practically every ACT and SAT prep class that I have taught. […]

     
  • SAT Writing and Language: Combining Sentences Questions

    SAT Writing and Language: Combining Sentences Questions

    This week, we’re going to focus on a specific type of SAT Writing and Language question: the combining sentences question. These questions present you with two closely-related sentences. You are then prompted to choose the […]

     
  • ACT and SAT Reading Dual Passages

    ACT and SAT Reading Dual Passages

    One of the passages on the ACT and SAT Reading sections is actually a pair of passages. Most of the questions for this type of “passage” refer to only one of the reading selections. However, […]

     
  • Unwritten “Rules” of ACT and SAT Multiple Choice

    Unwritten “Rules” of ACT and SAT Multiple Choice

    In this lesson we’re going to go “under the hood” of ACT and SAT multiple choice questions. Specifically, we’re going to examine three unwritten “rules” that apply to every multiple choice section of each exam. […]

     
  • Tips for Writing Personal Essays

    Tips for Writing Personal Essays

    Personal essays are an essential component of the college experience. Most college applications require a personal essay, and some college courses will require you to write multiple papers about your personal experiences. Personal essays require […]