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The next two lessons are going to provide an overview of the SAT Subject Tests. These optional hour long exams cover advanced knowledge in the areas of English, history, languages, mathematics and science. While you […]
The ACT Writing and SAT Essay sections favor concrete, detailed examples over ones that are vague and hypothetical. One of the easiest ways to flesh out an otherwise sparse example is to pack it with […]
In the past we’ve covered strategies for answering ACT and ACT passage-based reading questions. In this lesson, we’re going to highlight some of the things that you should not do while attempting to answer these […]
Today we’re going to illustrate how you can narrow overly-broad essay examples into ones that are more manageable in scope. The ACT and SAT prefer examples that are specific and concrete. Using evidence that is […]
Subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement are two of the most commonly-tested grammatical concepts on the ACT and SAT. On the surface, these ideas seem relatively simple. Subject and verbs must agree in number. Pronouns and their […]
In this lesson we’re going to cover what I consider to be the most effective order for learning the different parts of the SAT Writing exam. This section of the SAT has three distinct types […]
Today we’re going to look at two of the most popular strategies for annotating critical reading passages on the ACT and SAT: underlining and note-taking. These techniques can help you to better understand passages and […]
Today we’re going to offer some tips for crafting effective sentences on the ACT and SAT essays. ACT and SAT essay graders are required to grade essays very quickly. Your essay should immediately grab their […]
Understanding the test format is one of the most important aspects of preparing for the ACT or SAT. By getting “under the hood” and looking at how the exams actually operate, prep guide authors and […]
Today we’re going to look at one possible approach to answering the multiple choice questions found in the Math section of the SAT. The idea behind this strategy is to learn as much about the […]
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