It’s no secret that the Critical Reading section of the SAT has gotten harder–and for most students, the hardest part involves a token passage from the 1700s or 1800s. Because these texts are written in a manner most are not accustomed to, it can be...
Now that the SAT has undergone a redesign, it looks more like the ACT than ever before. It’s always been a good idea to practice and prepare for both tests, but now that’s especially true. Here, I’ll cover all the reasons it makes sense to prep for...
It may be hard to believe, but many classic works of literature were once banned! Here are 10 classic books people tried to suppress: 1) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain Published in 1884, Mark Twain’s novel satirizes racism in the...
Running Out of Time on the ACT Reading Test? Sometimes students find themselves running out of time on the ACT Reading test even though they’ve practiced skimming efficiently. If you’re one of those students who runs out of time no matter what you do,...
Get higher SAT and ACT Essay scores fast with our instant-download complete course. Click here! The colon: how to use it? And the dash–do you know what it does? These two punctuation marks are the source of much confusion for many students. But they need not be!...
It is my sincere belief that reading is for everyone. While it’s true that some people read faster or slower than others and tastes vary wildly, everyone can learn to love books the way we love movies or music or anything else! Many students, more commonly boys,...
3 Reasons to Love the New SAT Reading Section Some will hate the new SAT Reading section when the 2016 test is administered—but others, like me, will rejoice. Here, I’ll go over what’s changed and why those changes me make me happy as a tutor. 1) It Teaches and...
When it comes to preparing and taking the SAT, as well as on the ACT, smart time management is crucial when it comes to reading passages and answering questions. The test is designed in such a way that a student who makes his or her way through the entire reading...
As soon as the redesigned 2016 SAT Guide was released, I grabbed a copy and made my way through all four tests. The College Board has raised the bar—significantly. Here are my impressions! The SAT is Even Harder Than It Was Overall, the test is much harder than both...
Running out of time on the ACT even though you feel you’ve got a pretty good grasp of the content it’s testing? Read on for some tips on how to manage time more effectively on the ACT. How to Manage Time on ACT English and Reading To work quickly on the English test,...
