Many American students are uncomfortable with fractions. Unfortunately, fractions definitely have a place on college entrance examinations like the SAT or the ACT. If you are one of the many who scream at the sight of a rational number, look below the cut for some helpful hints! … [Read more...]
Attacking Sentence Completion Questions on the SAT
Last week, I discussed how to build an excellent foundational vocabulary. However, to earn a high score on the critical reading section of the SAT, you need more than mere word power. You also need to become familiar with the common question types you will encounter on the test – and how best to … [Read more...]
Lines & Angles Clinic
After the jump is a review of some terms and concepts that you must know in order to deal with angles on the SAT and other standardized tests. This post also runs through four typical problems that require you to apply these concepts. Vocabulary Review … [Read more...]
Active Reading on the SAT (and Similar Tests)
Over the years, I’ve noticed the universality of a particular rule of thumb: the stronger the reader, the more notes that reader takes. No passage on the SAT – or on any other critical reading test, for that matter - should be left unmarked. Making annotations is key if you want to keep your … [Read more...]
Are you thinking of taking an AP course?
If you are, I applaud your ambition! An AP course provides an excellent opportunity to delve deeply into a particular subject matter – and even if you don’t pass the May exam, you will still learn valuable skills that will help you in college and beyond. However, a decision like this shouldn’t be … [Read more...]
