About Sara Fetahagic

Sara holds a BA in English and Linguistics from The University of Texas at Austin. A native Houstonian, she began writing for Piqosity in 2021.

Books to Read for SAT and ACT Test Prep

The best way to prepare for any standardized test’s reading section is to read often—these books to read for SAT and ACT prep will help you improve the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills you’ll be tested on! While the SAT and ACT approach ELA questions in different ways, they both assess students’ reading comprehension, [...]

By |2025-08-07T10:48:49-05:00August 7th, 2025|ACT Test Prep, English, SAT Test Prep|

Is the ISEE Test Difficult?

If you’re considering applying to private schools and preparing for the admissions process, you may be wondering, “Is the ISEE test hard?” Private school admissions offices use Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) scores to help determine which applicants belong in their student body, so this test is meant to be challenging to the average [...]

How to Study for the ACT

If you expect to take the ACT this upcoming school year, start planning how to study for the ACT.  The key to impactful ACT test prep is taking practice tests and studying topics based on your strengths and weaknesses. Read on for a guide to studying for the ACT in a consistent and structured [...]

By |2025-07-25T15:41:13-05:00July 24th, 2025|ACT Test Prep|

Digital SAT Prep Timeline

If you’re heading into your junior year of high school, you may be wondering how to study for the SAT. A digital examination of high schoolers’ key ELA and math skills used by colleges to evaluate undergraduate applicants, the Digital SAT can be difficult to score well on—especially in competition with other students applying to [...]

By |2025-07-25T15:39:08-05:00July 16th, 2025|SAT Test Prep|

Piqosity’s Suggested ISEE Exam Prep Timeline

If you’re looking into a private middle or high school for yourself or your child, you’re probably researching what to do when it comes to preparing for the ISEE. The Independent School Entrance Examination (pronounced “i-see”) is used in the process of determining admissions for many private schools. Getting a good score on the [...]

Common US vs. UK Spelling Differences

With Independence Day coming up, it’s an apt time to learn about and appreciate the ways American and British culture contrast—one major variation is in the many US vs. UK spelling differences. While Americans and Brits communicate in the same language, there are so many differences in each respective dialect, [...]

By |2025-07-10T06:19:15-05:00June 27th, 2025|English, Learning Tips|

Adventurous Books for Summer Reading | Grades 4-12

It’s finally summer break! Take this time to rest and have fun, but make sure you find a book or two to read over the holiday. If you’re wondering, “is summer reading necessary?”, the answer is YES! If you’re not reading at all over the summer, the reading and writing [...]

By |2025-07-10T06:19:17-05:00June 26th, 2025|English|

Tips for Summer Learning Loss Prevention – Stop the Summer Slide!

Summer learning loss prevention is key in making sure that no students are left behind when school starts again.​​ Students who allow their brains to idle over summer risk a knowledge loss that leads to cumulative deficits year over year. Conversely, students who continue learning over the summer are likely to earn higher test [...]

By |2025-06-27T09:57:03-05:00June 26th, 2025|English, Learning Tips, Math|

Books to Read for Pride Month

It’s June, which means that time of year to read Pride month books! Pride month’s origin is in the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots that fought for LGBTQ+ liberation. Today, it’s a time for people who identify as queer to celebrate their unique identities in the spirit of confidence and self-acceptance. We can [...]

By |2025-06-25T21:57:32-05:00June 10th, 2025|English, Holidays|

Juneteenth Books to Read

Juneteenth was introduced as a national holiday just a few years ago—learn about the holiday and its important impact on Black history with these Juneteenth books! June 19th commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, slaves in Texas were finally informed of their freedom—that’s over two years [...]

By |2025-06-10T15:51:02-05:00June 10th, 2025|English, Holidays|
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