Some students use studying vocabulary for the GRE as procrastination to avoid studying for the more challenging material, but there is value in spending some time studying vocab. Vince Kotchian does a good job covering studying GRE vocab in his brief ebook, so I recommend checking it out. The gist is that studying for vocab …
Taking a practice test yourself, at home, can be tough. There are so many distractions. Family, TV, phones, Tik Tok, and everything on the internet. It is easy to take a little break, that turns into a long one. Multiple days, even! I made some self proctoring SAT and ACT videos to help. Each video …
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So the College Board has made some big announcements lately. They have announced they will not offer at-home testing in the future. They have also announced test dates for the fall. August 29th September 26th October 3rd November 7th December 5th Space will likely be limited due to social distancing requirements, so sign up as …
Many of my students have been asking about online tutoring because of COVID-19. I will be offering tutoring lessons through Zoom or Skype for any students. In addition to test prep, I will also be offering tutoring in chemistry and math for any students wishing to keep sharp or finish assignments while school is suspended. …
There is a lot of information all over the internet for premeds, but a lot of it is questionable, to put it nicely. Savvy Premed is a welcome exception. They have great material covering all aspects of the premed journey, including some helpful MCAT information. I recommend anyone preparing for med school applications check out …
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As a private SAT and ACT tutor since 2006, I know I need to keep on top of the best test prep materials. I got my hands on the 2020 Official SAT Study Guide and below are my thoughts. TLDR: The 2020 edition of the Official SAT Study Guide is nearly identical to the …
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Where to go for the best AP Test Prep Finding the best study resources for all the different Advanced Placement tests can be overwhelming. Here is a handy list of the most popular materials for AP course study, collected by the AP students on Reddit. Major Types of Review Books 5 Steps to a 5 …