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All the Test-Taking Strategies You’ll Ever Need to Know

It’s an understatement to say that students take many tests throughout their academic careers. From state-specific standardized exams to those infamous college-readiness tests like the SAT and ACT, students are expected to test multiple times a year—that’s why students of every grade should be familiar with test-taking strategies. We’re diving into reliable and easy-to-use [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2025-11-07T11:00:53-06:00November 7th, 2025|ACT Test Prep, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

Think “I Suck at Math”? You Can Change That

Ask a student their least favorite subject, and you’ll often hear, “I hate math.” Ask them why, and they’ll say, “because I suck at math.” Really, their reasoning makes sense—how many of the things you’re bad at are among your favorite activities? As it turns out, a distaste for mathematics is extremely common, and [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2025-11-06T16:32:02-06:00November 6th, 2025|Learning Tips, Math|

ACT & Digital SAT Calculator Tips

Standardized college admissions exams allow students to use a calculator on the math portion—read on for ACT calculator tips and Digital SAT calculator tips you can use on your upcoming test! ACT & Digital SAT Calculator Policies The ACT and Digital SAT both have strict calculator policies to ensure that every student has a [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2025-10-23T16:11:01-05:00September 25th, 2025|ACT Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

How to Approach SAT Prep for ESL Students

Preparing for any test as an ESL (English as a Second Language) student can be nerve-wracking, but when it’s a college entrance exam like the SAT, the stakes are even higher. That’s why it’s so important to know how to approach SAT prep for ESL students. It can be daunting to approach an academic [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2025-09-18T12:04:39-05:00September 18th, 2025|Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep, Teachers & Tutors|

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 [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2025-09-18T12:32:57-05:00September 18th, 2025|ISEE Test Prep, ISEE: Lower Level, ISEE: Middle Level, ISEE: Upper Level, Learning Tips|

How to Self-Motivate for Standardized Tests

If exam season is on your horizon, you may be wondering how to self-motivate for your study sessions—these test-taking motivation tips are sure to help! The Importance of Self-Motivation As described in a study comparing educational motivation between high schoolers and undergraduate students, “Meaningful learning is characterized by a student’s emotional involvement,” (Davidovitch & [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2025-09-12T10:24:52-05:00September 12th, 2025|ACT Test Prep, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

ISEE Verbal Reasoning Strategies

The ISEE Verbal Reasoning test is the first of four sections in this private school admissions exam. Students 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, [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2025-09-04T13:43:26-05:00September 4th, 2025|English, ISEE Test Prep, ISEE: Lower Level, ISEE: Middle Level, ISEE: Upper Level, Learning Tips|

How to Motivate Students for Standardized Tests

Parents and teachers who are struggling with how to motivate students for standardized tests feel the truth behind the old cliché: “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” So how can you convince your students that it’s worth their time and energy to prepare fully and strategically for [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2025-09-09T18:46:20-05:00August 21st, 2025|ACT Test Prep, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep, Teachers & Tutors|

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

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

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