If you’re planning to self-prep for the ACT, the first thing you want to do is make sure it’s really the test you want to take (as opposed to the SAT). First, whichever test you go with, you’re going to be spending a lot of time with. If you like one better than the other, or dislike one less than… Read more »
Fancy diplomas, perfect SAT/ACT scores, carrying oneself with an air of pretension…these things sometimes impress people who are looking for a good test prep tutor. But they shouldn’t. When it comes to prep tutoring, there’s really only one thing that matters – results. Assuming of course that the tutor is ethical and not a bummer to work with, all you… Read more »
Today I want to address another problem that limits people’s scores, and that I see all too frequently with high achieving students. If that describes you (or your kid) today’s message is meant especially for you. But before I get into that, I want to ask you a couple questions: 1) How many spots do you think are open each… Read more »
One common mistake I see people make with ACT and SAT prep is burning through official practice exams far too quickly. Don’t do it! You should take one full, timed official practice test (notice I said *official*) to establish a baseline before starting prep. However, you only need to burn one test for this purpose. It’s a waste to take… Read more »
As a test prep tutor, one of the most frequent questions I get is how long to study for the ACT / SAT. Luckily, the answer to this one is easy: the least amount of time possible! For most of us, that means 2 to 3 months, just prior to the exam. The reason shorter periods of prep are generally… Read more »