What do you think of when you hear the word “dyslexia”? Many people think of it as reversing letters and words, but actually that’s a common misconception. In very simple terms dyslexia occurs when a student has a hard time decoding or “sounding out” words. If you think of the word “stop,” for example, dyslexic … 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
Here are some of the all time most-used excuses… “I’ll never use that.” “How will this ever help me?” “I don’t care about this!” “Math is boring.” And of course, the eternal… “Nope, no homework tonight!” The origin of these excuses and all the others like them is found in wanting to learn about a … 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
At one point or another we have all crammed for a test, or at least felt as if we weren’t as prepared as we should have been. While cramming typically is not a recipe for success, there are ways to go about studying that will take less time and improve retention. First, the underlying philosophy … Read more