Colleges use SAT test scores as a benchmark for admittance, and even with good grades, recommendations, and extracurriculars, with a low SAT score your child will be barred from the top colleges. Working with a private tutor will greatly improve your child’s chances of success on the test, because the tutor will target your child’s weaknesses and teach them test-taking strategies to overcome them. As the following article states, colleges use SAT scores to determine…
It’s not too late to register for the May and June SAT test dates. For the May 5th exam, register by April 6th. Late registration (additional $26) goes until April 20th. For the June 2nd exam, register by May 8th. Late registration (additional $26) goes until May 22nd. For information about test dates and registration, please click here: College Board SAT Test Dates
For best results, take the SAT test in spring (May or June) and then again in the fall. Most students need this time to learn about their strengths and weaknesses and to spend time working with a private tutor to improve the weak areas. As the following article states, the SAT test is the way colleges judge your desirability, and if you start now, you will have the best chance of acceptance to a top…
Many students are learning that their SAT test score is not giving them the options necessary to attend a good college, and that the ACT test may be their answer. Working with a private tutor with experience with both the SAT and ACT tests can be a great way to learn which test suits you best, and the tutor can prepare you for the test-taking strategies that apply to each test. As the following article…
Students who normally do well in school are turning out to be very stressed about the upcoming SAT test . Knowing the content in the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections is not enough for the student to feel prepared and confident. As the following article describes, working with a private tutor and focusing on your student’s individual strengths and weaknesses will provide students with a sigh of relief. SAT Test Prep Anxiety: How to…
Start early in deciding if you will take the SAT or ACT test, by beginning preparation and taking the PSAT. Working with a private tutor will allow you to discuss which test will be the best fit for you and then to begin learning the test-taking strategies necessary for success. As the following article states, begin early in figuring out which test will be right for you and how you are going to attack if…
SAT test dates are coming up soon, and you do not want your teen to be unprepared for this test. Preparing for the SAT test is an undertaking that needs to be taken seriously, and as a parent, it is your job to set the tone. As the following article states, starting early and working with a private tutor to set SAT score goals and learn the test-taking strategies necessary to meet them, is the…
SAT or ACT test prep is even more vital for students with ADHD/ADD, or students on the Autism Spectrum, because the added anxiety will affect the student’s score and fail to show the true potential of the student. The more practice your child does, especially with a private tutor who can accommodate your child’s specific learning style or incorporate the modifications of an IEP, the better your student will perform. As the following article states,…
SAT Subject Tests are required by many schools, and even for those that do not require them, they give your college application an added boost that will put you ahead of the competition. Working with a private tutor on a specialized topic will give you the test-taking strategies you need to excel on these competitive tests. As the following article states, do not neglect the SAT subject tests, and begin preparation as soon as possible.…
SAT test dates are coming up soon, and you do not want your teen to be unprepared for this test. There is much to do when it comes to SAT test preparation, and working with a private tutor as early as possible will give your child the most benefit. As the following article states, begin preparing now for the SAT tests. SAT registration time for March test SAT registration is underway for the next test…
