When I used to tutor SAT prep, it was nails on a chalkboard to me when students said with despair, “I’m just bad at math.” “Right,” I would say. “You’re probably also bad at building bridges, dancing the lead in Swan Lake, and performing open heart surgery. Why? Because you haven’t properly learned and practiced … Read more
If you’re panicking about SAT prep, stop! Well, actually, let me clarify: if your student isn’t taking the test for six more months, stop panicking. However, if your student is taking the test in a week and he hasn’t even so much as looked at a practice test, I hope you have a teenage savant … Read more
As the famous saying goes, “the only thing worse than no information is misinformation.” Unfortunately, there is a great deal of conflicting and counterproductive advice surrounding the SAT. Below are three of the most harmful misconceptions that students have about the college entrance exam. 1. “If I learn SAT strategies really well, I have a … Read more
1. Begin with the end in mind: Set a Goal In short, students who score well on the SAT set goals for themselves – students with low scores do not. If you have no idea where you’re trying to go, how are you supposed to get there? We follow this principle in our everyday lives, … Read more
As college admissions become more competitive each year and the term “safety school” becomes a fading notion for many students, good SAT scores are all the more important in bolstering the strength of college applications. Though even with the increasing importance of good test scores, many smart students fall into common traps that prevent them … Read more