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Four Steps to Conquering the ACT’s Science Section
Protons or neutrons? Mass or density? The very idea of a standardized exam that tests scientific vocabulary, facts, and formulas makes many students shudder in terror! The ACT’s Science section is perhaps the most misunderstood (and dreaded) part of some student’s...
Saving for College
Expert Spotlight: Melissa Sotudeh, Halpern Financial How can parents afford to pay for the ever-increasing cost of a child’s college education without depleting their retirement savings? SAT and ACT prep is only one part of preparing for college. Without proper...
Building Stamina for a Three-Hour Exam
Ever run a marathon? If you have, you know you can’t just hit the road and expect to run the entire race. You need a training plan that involves building up distance, speed and stamina over an extended period. It incorporates rest, recovery, good nutrition, and an...
Tutor Spotlight: How Creativity and Great Teachers Helped Me Start Cancer-Fighting Company
Our SAT and ACT prep teams are not just committed educators and teachers. They are entrepreneurs, scientists, marathon runners, and mountain climbers who are eager to share their experiences, setbacks, and productivity hacks, all with an eye to helping others find...
How to Study While Sick
One of the worst feelings in the world is when you wake up with a tickle in your throat. You know what's coming. That tickle is the first sign of what is sure to be a downward spiral. It soon becomes a sore throat, and then your energy level starts to drop. By...
Practice Tests: A Road Map to Standardized Test Success
Learn why a practice test is step one in any successful SAT or ACT Prep Program.