A private tutor could be a tremendous resource for your child, particularly for subject areas in which the child is struggling or has an especially demanding amount of schoolwork. There are a variety of factors and other options you should consider before you go to the trouble and expense of engaging the services of a private tutor for your child. More thoughts on these considerations below. If your child needs…

Let me begin by saying you should never cram for any test, especially the ACT—it’s an exam that rewards hard work and preparation, and to do your best, you need to do a lot of studying. But, since you’re reading this post, I assume you don’t have time for that—so, I’ve listed a few things you can do to best cram for the exam below. To cram for the ACT…

Having a child who’s leaving for college is a time of mixed emotions for most parents. You’re proud but also worried if they’ll be okay away from home; you’re looking forward to having more time to yourself, but you’re also sad to see your pride and joy go. To help you through the process, I’ve compiled a list of things to consider and do as you get ready for the…

The college admissions process is incredibly stressful for students (as well as parents!). But, there are plenty of things you, as a parent, can do to make the process go smoothly, and boost your child’s chances of ending up at his or her dream school. A smart and savvy college admissions plan includes creating an effective system to keep track of admissions requirements and deadlines; doing research (both online and…

Making sure your son or daughter does his or her homework and is signed up for the right SAT or ACT prep class isn’t the only way you can help them achieve academic success. Another essential — and often overlooked — way you can set your child on the way to the college of his or her dreams is to provide a healthy and balanced diet at home. To boost…

You might be wondering which test you should take, the SAT or ACT? This is a question we get a lot here at Prep Expert®, and there are several different answers that can apply. The tests are slightly different, particularly when it comes to science questions and calculator usage, but ultimately, it’s a personal decision that will depend on your academic goals. Remember: if you’re looking for help on the…

You know this already, but it’s never a good idea to cram for any test, especially the SAT. No matter how smart you are, you need to be familiar with the types of questions asked, and what right and wrong answer choices look like. This requires great familiarity with the exam, which is best acquired by taking lots of practice tests over a considerable period of time. If you happen…

As I tell my students, the ACT is a marathon, not a sprint. It is an exam that rewards hard work and preparation. So, it’s great you’re thinking about how much studying you need to do for the ACT—it means you’re taking the test seriously, and are prepared to do the work needed to succeed. Effective ACT prep requires study over the course of 3-4, or, ideally, 5-6 months, with…

The SAT isn’t an exam you can cram for and do well; it requires lots of preparation. You need to become familiar with it—the types of questions asked, what right and wrong answer choices look like, how you need to pace yourself to finish on time, et cetera—to do your best. You should study for the SAT every day over the course of a few months – make the test your…

So, you’re thinking about applying to Cal Tech, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you…