The ACT Science Section – Strategies and Tips to Prep
Want tips for preparing for the ACT science section? You’re probably used to standardized test questions on mathematics, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and English grammar. The ACT exam takes it one step further with its section on science; here are some tips to master it, regardless of your scientific background: Know the types of [...] Continue Reading...
no commentsVocabulary List – SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT
We want to share our most updated vocabulary list to help students preparing for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, and ISEE. Make sure to bookmark this link in your test prep review. http://toptestprep.com/about/vocabulary-and-word-list/ We hope this helps you prepare! If you have any questions about getting test prep or tutoring help, call us directly at (800) [...] Continue Reading...
no commentsHow to Improve Your Scores over Holiday Break!
It seems like just yesterday that the fall semester started back up, you greeted friends you hadn’t seen over the summer, and classes began. Before you knew it, the semester was half over–now we’re on to Thanksgiving, and winter break is right around the corner. You are probably looking forward to a change from the [...] Continue Reading...
no comments5 New Ways to Prep for the SAT (Or Any Other Standardized Test)!
1. Listen to Music Not all music starts and ends with “Baby, baby, baby, yea.” There are a number of bands out there with serious lyrical and storytelling chops. Take, for instance, The Decemberists. They blend storytelling and an impressive vocabulary to make for unique lyrics that can teach you a thing or two. Here’s [...] Continue Reading...
no commentsRankings and SAT Scores in Fairfax, Montgomery, Arlington and Washington DC
A recent article posted by College Board and Washington Post, clearly outlined research on the average combined SAT scores of students in Fairfax, Montgomery, Arlington, and Washington DC . Here are detailed scores for the SAT in the DC region and rankings of the best: (1) Fairfax County – Average SAT score: 1659 (2) Montgomery [...] Continue Reading...
no commentsTest Prep Experts: Keeping Students Motivated
There are two kinds of motivation: long term and short term. The learning team (student, tutor, educational institution, and parent) is responsible for maintaining motivation throughout the process, but the tutor-student relationship is critical in each and every level of motivating the learning process. On a day-to-day level, motivation is necessary to keep focus and [...] Continue Reading...
no commentsHow to Prepare for the SAT and ACT over the Summer: Three Tips to Enter Testing Season Fully Prepared.
If you’re wrapping up your sophomore or junior year, you’re probably coming to terms with the fact that the next few semesters are going to be some of the most important in your high school career. Not only will you have a broader range of honors classes, authoritative positions in your extracurricular activities, and AP [...] Continue Reading...
no commentsHow SAT and ACT Prep Can Help You Get a Scholarship
Many students focus on college entrance exams such as the PSAT, SAT, and the ACT as necessary to get into their preferred colleges; however, test scores are also considered for many academic scholarships and grants. High test scores can improve students’ chances of receiving scholarship awards and grants. Many scholarship requirements include high test scores. [...] Continue Reading...
no commentsHow to prepare for the ACT exam / test day
It’s 8:00 AM. Saturday. The day you have been both waiting for and dreading over the past few months. ACT Test day. Although you will certainly be feeling the pressure, remember that today is the day you get to show what you know. It isn’t the time to cram the formula for volume of a [...] Continue Reading...
no commentsShould you take the SAT or ACT exam? Which is better for you…
Article about whether you should take the SAT or ACT exam: College admissions tests can be overwhelming, but choosing the test (SAT vs. ACT) that best suits you puts you on the path to success early on. While the SAT is historically regarded as the typical admissions test, the ACT is quickly gaining ground and [...] Continue Reading...
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