High-Level Olympic Achievement It takes focus to achieve at a high level. Whether students want to excel in sports, arts, or academics, they need to concentrate on their goals and commit to the steps that lead to success. I keep thinking of the Citibank commercial during the Olympics featuring athletes saying: “Take a day off? [...]
A guest post from Peter Kornfield. Memory improvement isn’t as hard to do as you might think it is. A great many of us are forgetful from time to time. It gets frustrating sometimes when we’re trying to remember something and it just doesn’t seem to come to us or takes a little bit [...]
What are the pros, cons, and costs of various SAT and ACT prep methods? Obviously the big advantage to test prep is improved scores, but no method of preparation is magic. In fact, it is a lot like working out at the gym. The person who hires a trainer, completes all assigned workouts, [...]
By Joel S Goldman All tests are stressful. But, the SAT is in a league of its own when it comes to inducing anxiety. So much rides on the student’s performance. He or she has prepared for the Test for a long period of time or, at the very least, has been told repeatedly [...]
If you have a student leaving for college this fall, you are probably busy shopping for dorm supplies, making arrangements, and preparing for the big day. All preparations are geared towards one goal – helping students effectively make the transition to college. Here are some tips to help students succeed in their first year. If [...]
Most schools have had a chance to distribute PSAT scores from last October’s test. Here are some ideas of how you can get these numbers to work for you. Juniors Your PSAT scores will not be sent to colleges or used for admissions purposes, so use your scores to identify strengths and weaknesses prior [...]
Got any advice to help with the math section of the SAT? First, keep in mind the SAT tests basic math, algebra, and geometry. Students do NOT need pre-cal., trig, or calculus on the SAT. However, the test is also structured to include easy, medium, and hard questions. The difficulty level of the questions [...]
I’m not sure how to react when a friend or acquaintance introduces me and says, “Megan tutors students for the SAT.” Yes, I do help students prepare for the SAT, but I think of myself as an SAT specialist who does academic coaching. You might think I’m splitting hairs with this distinction. But because so [...]
