As promised, here’s part two of my advice for what parents need to know about the SAT and ACT. For more advice, see my previous post. “My son is taking the SAT in March because that seemed to be the time that everyone else is taking it.” Planning a test date arbitrarily is a very … Read more
A parent inquiring about tutoring services recently asked, “How do you know you offer the best SAT prep in Northern Virginia?” I appreciated her direct approach. She did not have an arsenal of specific questions about materials, tutors qualifications, program structure, etc. Everything was summed up in one short question and the ball was in … Read more
If I had a choice between a multiple choice test and an essay, I would choose the essay every single time. Honestly, I would choose probably anything other than the multiple choice test. I would rather stand up in front of a class of my peers and give a speech or work out a math … Read more
I realized that I sometimes take for granted the amount that I’ve learned about the SAT, ACT, and test prep over the last few years. Thinking back to when I was in high school getting ready to take the SAT, it’s clear that I knew then 10% of what I know now. And my parents … Read more
If there is a section that the average student dreads most on the SAT, it is the Critical Reading. Why? Well, because of the “critical reading.” Try saying those words around any high schooler and notice the unconscious subtle curl of their lips. SAT reading passages are usually dry, complex, and insipid (there’s an SAT … Read more