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The SAT (and the PSAT) are Going Digital! Part 2
This is part two of a three-part series, be sure to come back for the next installment! As promised in part one of this series, we are taking you on a deep dive into the new Digital SAT. To recap, the pencil and paper forms of the PSAT and SAT are heading soon to the...
The SAT (and the PSAT) are Going Digital!
This is part one in a series of three articles – be sure to read the other installments! The SAT (and its younger cousin, the PSAT) are making the move from paper and pencil to a new digital-only format. The new tests will be shorter, more user-friendly and – for...
Do Colleges Care about a High School Student’s Low Freshman Year Grades
If your high school student gets low grades during their freshman year, it's easy to feel like the next few years will be particularly rough. The good news is that your student probably has plenty of time to learn the skills that can improve their grades by...
5 Ways a Tutor Can Help a Student Who Is Struggling in School
We're quickly approaching the two-year mark of the pandemic—an event that has disrupted school for teachers and students alike. That lost instructional time contributed to many students' struggles in school. And that lost teaching time compels an even greater demand...
How to Address Past Mistakes in Your College Essay
College admissions pro Victoria Turner reveals how students can take past mistakes and turn them into a great college essay.
The AP Calculus Exams: Format, Tips and What to Expect
A Brief Overview of the AP Calculus Exams The AP Calculus exam will test your student's knowledge of the mathematical concepts that they've covered in class, as well as cumulative knowledge of algebra, trigonometry and pre-calculus concepts. In addition to solving...