Math tends to be a polarizing subject: students either love it or hate it. Students who have a strong dislike for math typically struggle with the subject. Oftentimes, you will hear phrases like “I hate math,” or “math is my least favorite subject,” coupled with phrases like “It just doesn’t make any sense,” or “it’s too hard,” or “I don’t get it.” While the general consensus is that math is…

When you are applying to different colleges and universities, it is important that you meet the minimum requirements for consideration at each school. While you want to make sure that you have a strong GPA and great essays, you will also want your SAT score to meet the requirements. While the absolute minimum score you can earn if you take the SAT is a 400, you will want to aim…

As your child’s classes start to become more rigorous and their workload continues to increase, they might reach a point where they will need more personalized instruction and extra help than their teacher is able to provide. In these cases, seeking a tutor to offer one-on-one instruction can make a significant difference when it comes to their academic success. If you are wondering whether or not hiring a tutor will…

When I earned a perfect score on the SAT, it unlocked a world of opportunities and possibilities for me. While it is certainly difficult to ace the SAT, it is entirely possible with the right resources and preparation. One of the main obstacles that stand in the way of many students’ dream score is the SAT Math section. You can make sure you do well on this section of the…

One thing that sets the ACT apart from the SAT is that the ACT includes a science section. While this section of the ACT tends to be pretty difficult for many test-takers, it is not impossible to do well on this section if you are well-prepared. One of my favorite strategies for preparing for the ACT Science section is to try and tackle as many challenging practice questions as possible.…

Punctuation. Subject-verb agreement. Dangling modifiers. Pronouns. Comma splices. In order to ace the SAT Grammar questions, you will need to know about all of these topics and more. While these questions can prove to be quite tricky, you will have nothing to worry about if you take the time to prepare for them. Here are a few tips to help you ace the SAT Grammar questions on the Writing and…

Although the essay writing section of the SAT is not required, earning a good SAT Essay score can make a huge difference when it comes time to apply for college. I always recommend that students take this section because it looks impressive to college admissions officers, and it allows students to get a glimpse of what college-level writing will look like. If you earn a high score on the SAT…

Hiring a private tutor is one of the best ways to help your child improve their grades, master new content, and develop their academic strengths. However, finding the perfect tutor for your child can be challenging. With countless tutoring options available, it can be difficult to determine whether or not a tutor will be the right fit. Here are a few factors you should consider when you are hiring a…

Your score on the SAT has the potential to unlock a world of possibilities. From acceptance into prestigious colleges and universities to thousands of dollars worth of scholarships, the benefits of earning a high score on the SAT are too good to pass up. If you want to perform well enough on the SAT to receive these benefits, you will need to make sure you are prepared for the test.…

When you take the SAT, the last section you will see is the optional Essay. For this part of the test, you will have 50 minutes to read a selected passage, analyze the author’s ability to make a persuasive argument, and write an essay detailing your analysis.   While many colleges and universities do not require applicants to take the SAT with Essay, I always recommend that students give it…