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Are you finding it challenging to keep up with schoolwork, despite your best efforts? Maybe you’ve tried various …
Posted on September 3rd, 2024.
Have you ever wondered what makes a college application shine amidst thousands of others? While many factors play a …
Imagine tackling your next school year with an incredibly clear sense of direction and purpose. This scenario is …
Posted on July 15th, 2024.
Consider the everyday challenges that academic life presents, especially when preparing for critical exams like the …
When it comes to your child's education, finding the right support system can be a fundamental factor in their …
Posted on June 13th, 2024
In the realm of standardized testing, the choice between taking the ACT exam online (offered in some US test locations) or …
For student-athletes aiming to excel both on the field and in the classroom, navigating the ACT exam can present unique …
Posted on May 16th, 2024
The SAT, a critical benchmark in college admissions, is undergoing significant revisions.
With the 2024 SAT changes, …
High school juniors face a pivotal year as they edge closer to their college journey.
This critical period is marked by …
Posted on March 18th, 2024
Preparing for the ACT exam can be a challenging endeavor, but with the right ACT tips, you can navigate the test with …
Preparing for the SAT can be a challenging endeavor, but with the right SAT test-taking strategies, you can navigate the …
Posted on February 20th, 2024
Preparing for the ACT can be a crucial milestone for high school juniors, setting the stage for college admissions and …
In today's digital age, leveraging the power of technology is crucial, especially when it comes to acing standardized …
Posted on January 11th, 2024
Embarking on the journey to master the ACT is a transformative step towards academic success. In this guide, we will …
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward academic success? The upcoming changes in the SAT format, …
Posted on December 4th, 2023
The ACT exam stands as a pivotal benchmark in the academic journey of high school students, a gateway to their future …
Navigating the landscape of private high school admissions can be a daunting task for both students and parents alike.
Ce…
Posted on Oct 9th, 2023
The SAT, a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States, is on the brink of a major …
The Scholastic Assessment Test, commonly known as the SAT, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years.
With …
Posted on August 28th, 2023
The college application process, with its myriad of components and expectations, can be a tumultuous journey for many …
The SAT exam, a pivotal test in the lives of many high school students, often evokes a blend of excitement and …
Posted on July 27th, 2023
I'm thrilled to share a treasure trove of expert tips and strategies to help you boost your ACT score and open the doors to …
As an experienced test prep tutor at Shark Tutor LLC, I'm here to provide you with comprehensive insights and expert tips …
Posted on May 18th, 2023.
Welcome to Shark Tutor LLC's blog! As a specialized test prep tutoring service serving schools in Fairfield County and …
Welcome to Shark Tutor LLC's blog! As a trusted provider of test prep tutoring services in Fairfield County and Westchester …
If you are parenting a current ending-year sophomore or rising junior in high school, and this is your oldest child, beware of the chaos of the …
Today, students have the opportunity to take either the SAT or ACT or both (or neither, since there are now over 800 colleges that are test-optional).
Yes, I occasionally take the SAT and ACT. And yes, I get some unusual looks! As a coach and tutor, it is important that I have the opportunity to …
Proposed 2016 SAT test and its relevance to the Oct '14 SAT and other near-term tests
Some of the upcoming announced changes to the SAT, which will …
What's the buzz about gluten-free and how can this knowledge apply to the SAT and ACT?
So, it's late 2014 and most of us have encountered a friend or …
Many students and parents are overwhelmed at the number of options for test prep -- classes offered by a public school administrator, classes …
So, you’re a junior in high school and you’re starting into or mid-way through the test prep process. You might be doing your prep through a class, …
Students and parents continually ask me what else they should be doing in addition to SAT or ACT practice to perform better on the real standardized …
Based on other master tutors’ opinions shared in tutoring forums in which I participate, many of us believe that the ACT content has consistently …
A few weeks ago, I started a 3-part blog on the 3 key Lifestyle areas to achieve peak performance on the SATs/ACTs. In my first blog, I addressed …
A while back, I started a 3-part blog on the 3 key Lifestyle areas to achieve peak performance on the SATs/ACTs. In my first blog, I addressed …
On the current SAT, the 25-minute essay section comes first. It helps set the tone for the rest of the test. Done well, a winning essay will help a …
Collegeboard is about to introduce its New SAT in just one month.
These recent events --
• misprinted test booklets
• “anomaly” tests with unusual …
I offer small group mock testing frequently for my students who tutor with me, usually at least in the form of a baseline test and a mock test …
The ACT has very recently posted a new technical research article for constituents to explain and defend its scaled scores on the New Essay format …
College Board released scores almost two weeks ago from its March 5th National New SAT test date and the public school weekday New SAT test …
I’ve been in the habit of taking the June ACT test and October SAT test for several years now. I generally view the June ACT as one of the more …
In case you missed the ACT Continuous Improvement latest series of announced changes to ACT reporting, I’m writing to let you know that you will be …
Most of these books were written prior to the launch of the March 2016 New SAT. We have now recently seen the two essay prompts in May and June …
Here it is -- the final day of 2016!
I am so grateful for having had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful students and their families in …
College Board is Deliberately Misleading the Public with National Percentiles –
PSAT Scores PSAT Scores were released on December 12, 2016. Many …
Typically, the ACT has been upfront about changes to its test format and content. For example, the ACT test-maker wrote White papers announcing …
Nicole Oringer, Partner and College Counselor of Ivy Education Services, recently alerted us to inappropriate requests at test sites in NJ during …
Why take the SAT in March?
Well, just as in taking a standardized test, we’re going to examine the month of March in light of the other possible …
How to Ace the ACT Junior Year by taking the April test
Tip #1 –
Plan to take the April ACT during junior year, and plan to make this at least your …
According to Stanford U’s PhD researcher Patricia Chen, incorporating the study “hacks” of metacognition and self-regulation can easily bring a …
Every summer I am bombarded with questions from parents of rising juniors about how to get started with Test Prep. They often ask how they can …
Hello Families –
I hope that everyone is safe and healthy in these unusual and interesting times. I wanted to provide an update about college testing …
I finished high school in the late seventies, and there was a lot of talk about how the SAT was an unfair test that merely benefitted the wealthy. …
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