If you are preparing for college and need to take an SAT Math subject test to get into the program of your dreams, then the choice sounds simple – Math 1 or Math 2. Choosing between SAT Math Level 1 or 2 requires thinking about a number of different factors, which we’ll discuss to help you make the right choice for yourself. If taking the guesswork out of test prep…

Last year, we accurately predicted National Merit Scholarship PSAT cutoff scores within a couple of points in every state. This year, we think we’ve got what it takes to do even better! The National Merit Scholarship Program is run by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, boasting a mission “to promote a wider and deeper respect for learning in general and for exceptionally talented individuals in particular.” [sat_one] We will provide…

For today’s high school students, the good news is there are more A’s being given out than ever before on their report cards. The bad news is that SAT scores are continuing to fall. There’s a serious disconnect there that’s negatively affecting students without them realizing it. A recent study has shed light on the disturbing trend of high school grade inflation and its negative effect on SAT scores and…

Common Core’s widespread adoption has unintentionally weakened the ACT® test and SAT, by ignoring desired college-level skills like critical thinking in favor of straightforward data analysis. By overemphasizing “real-world application” versus academic rigor, Common Core’s effect on both the SAT and ACT could leave students less prepared for college and career more than they realize. If you want to make sure your child is ready for the SAT or ACT, no matter…

Getting your kid ready for college can seem like an endless task. You have to worry about campus visits, SAT or ACT scores, AP classes and tests, extracurricular activities, financial aid, scholarships, applications, and grades.  Helping one son or daughter through this process can be exhausting. Helping multiple kids prepare for college at the same time can seem like a nightmare. You can breathe easy when you realize millions of…

Student-athletes face a time crunch that non-athletes don’t. If you are such an athlete, you are no doubt familiar with time-consuming practices, games, and tournaments.  While you probably love the sacrifice, the fact remains that it leaves you little time or energy to prepare for the ACT® test. You don’t have to settle for a second rate experience as you study for the ACT® test. In fact, student-athletes can excel in ACT…

If you’re an athlete, let’s face it, you have very little time to study for the SAT. You spend ten to fifteen hours a week at practices and events, so other extracurricular activities are moved to the back burner.  However, it’s wise not to throw out studying for the SAT. The benefits of a high score are too important to overlook. Despite the time crunch, a student-athlete like you can…

Your child’s academic success is far from guaranteed. Amidst all the factors that determine academic success and failure, hard work is probably the most critical.  However, it’s difficult to find out if your child is really trying,  because he or she spends seven or eight hours a day in school, far out of sight. Parents can gauge their child’s effort in school by talking to their child and his or…

As a parent, you can expect some poor behavior on the part of your child every once in awhile—acting out is a part of children’s processes of maturing and becoming adults. However, if your child’s behavior gets out of hand or fails to improve over a significant period of time, there are some steps you can take to deal with the situation. The best way to deal with a defiant…

Parents want their children to soar academically.  But, sometimes children struggle in school, causing self-doubt for the parents. It doesn’t have to be like this.  Parents can equip themselves with tools to help their struggling child. Students often perform poorly in school because of various factors. Below you will learn how to help your child overcome these academic struggles. A Prep Expert® course in the ACT® test or SAT prep course…