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Did You KNOW the SAT/ACT Are Optional In Some Colleges?
Mar 04,2013 | Posted in ACT, College Admissions, SAT Prep, Test Prep, Testing by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanThere is a growing list of colleges and universities that are NOT using the standardized tests in order to make the admissions process decisions. Some schools use a student’s grade point average or class rank which in these cases they…
Most students experience some level of stress when taking tests. However for some students the anxiety that comes with taking tests is so severe that it can impede their performance. Anxiety can make focusing and recalling information very difficult for…
Do you sometimes run out of ideas when it comes to helping your child study? Here is a fun and easy tip that you can incorporate today when helping your child study. This fun tip incorporates a little bit of…
Midterm season is here! We put together 5 tips to make this time less stressful. Use them all or pick a few. Good luck and let us know what you think!
Understand the Mid-Term: Do you know the format of…
Math sections on the SAT or ACT can be a bit overwhelming at first, however plugging in the multiple choice answers can help! Here’s a hint: the multiple choice answers are always in hierarchical order, therefore it is important to…
Reading Strategy: Understanding the Sentence
Apr 10,2012 | Posted in Reading, SAT Prep, Study Tips, Testing by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanHere is another great strategy to use when taking the Reading Component of the SAT or ACT test.
Reading sections of the SAT and ACT can cause anxiety for some students; however by taking a moment or two to understand…
Math Strategy for Test Prep: CHOOSING A NUMBER STRATEGY
Mar 29,2012 | Posted in SAT Prep, Testing by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanThere are numerous test taking strategies for students to use when attacking the math sections of the SAT or ACT assessments. When reading a math question for the first time, it can be somewhat overwhelming, especially when the numbers don’t…
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