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.

Halloween Books to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

The fall semester is in full swing, the cold weather is (slowly) approaching, and Halloween is right around the corner! There's no better way to embrace this spooky season while improving your reading skills than by reading a scary novel. Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, partial to science fiction, or a fan [...]

By |2024-10-03T12:16:15-05:00October 3rd, 2024|English, Holidays|

Free Printable Halloween Classroom Activities – ELA and Math

There's no better way to celebrate the tricks and treats of All Hallows Eve in school than having your students practice key ELA and math skills with printable Halloween classroom activities! From spooky writing prompts to a coordinate plane full of creepy creatures, look no further for effective and easy-to-use practice for students. Each [...]

By |2024-10-03T11:02:26-05:00October 3rd, 2024|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

ISEE Reading Comprehension Strategies

Overall, students tend to feel like they perform the best on the ISEE Reading Comprehension section, the third portion of the test. Those who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The [...]

ISEE Quantitative Reasoning Strategies

The ISEE Quantitative Reasoning section is often considered the most difficult part of the test. Those who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, generally pronounced [...]

FAFSA Changes: What’s New This Year? 

The FAFSA changes every year, sometimes in significant ways (as it did during COVID) and sometimes in negligible ways. To ensure that you have accurate expectations about the federal student aid application process, remember to check annually whether there are any FAFSA changes before applying on behalf of yourself or [...]

By |2024-12-09T11:11:14-06:00September 17th, 2024|College Resources|

Back to School Books for All Grade Levels

If you’re looking for a read to help you (or your students) ease into this new school year, you’re sure to find the right story among these back to school books! Consistently reading is one of the best ways to improve essential ELA skills. The books in this collection were selected because of their [...]

By |2024-10-01T14:56:39-05:00August 22nd, 2024|English|

Fantasy Books to Read This Summer (Grades 3-12)

Have you chosen which books to read this summer? This break from school has endless possibilities—an exciting fantasy read can whisk you away to a magical place for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, no matter where you are! This collection of summer fantasy books suggests several reads suitable for each range of grade levels, including both newer [...]

By |2024-06-18T12:30:03-05:00June 18th, 2024|English|

The Benefits of Retesting and Taking Multiple Practice Exams

A strong (or weak) test score can have a huge impact on college or private school admissions. Test scores are one of the most important factors that admissions offices consider when admitting applicants—no wonder taking standardized tests can be so stressful for students!  To help improve test-taking performance, students and their parents will frequently [...]

By |2024-08-22T11:55:09-05:00April 12th, 2024|ACT Test Prep, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|
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