TOEFL and IELTS: Overview & Free Downloadable Printable PDF Practice Tests
The TOEFL iBT Test and the IELTS measure students’ abilities to use and understand English. Each exam evaluates listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills [...]
The Apostrophe… How And When To Use It
Social media often jokes about people who use words like "there," "their," and "they’re" incorrectly. In order to avoid being the butt of their jokes [...]
The Definitive Guide to Comma Usage
There are many rules about correct comma usage. A misplaced or missing comma can completely change the meaning of a sentence. Many of us know [...]
Recommended Reading for Students
Parents often ask me what their kids can be working on to prepare for standardized tests, to become better writers, to improve their vocabulary and [...]
Writing Strategies (outlining, structure, word choice, etc.)
Writing is an inevitable part of life. We write essays and research papers in school. We write emails and reports for work. There are written portions [...]
College Application Essays
Generally speaking, most colleges consider GPA, extracurricular involvements, letters of recommendation, essay responses, and ACT/SAT scores equally important, each contributing roughly 20% to the application’s [...]
