HSPT Verbal
The HSPT is a high school placement test given to 8th graders who want to be accepted into an Independent or Catholic high school. Click [...]
Flash Card Strategies
Flash Cards can be used to study for various subjects. Whether you are learning vocabulary for Spanish class, important events for history class, or equations [...]
Executive Functioning
Frustrated because you constantly forget to do assignments, you get distracted from doing your homework, or you are unable to prioritize tasks? Many students need [...]
New SAT: Free Downloadable Printable PDF Practice Tests
To learn more about the ACT and how if differs from the SAT, click here. The new version of the SAT is scored differently. Use [...]
A Guide to College Preparation (During High School)
It is never too early to start preparing for college. As soon as your child is begins high school, preparations should begin for the competitive [...]
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 [...]
Nine Awesome Strategies to Improve Organization
Oftentimes low scores, poor grades, and lack of motivation stem from disorganization. With some simple organizational techniques, many students become more engaged in their learning [...]
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 [...]
The Real Deal with High School Placement Exams
For admission to Chicago’s top high schools, a high school placement exam must be completed. Selective Enrollment High Schools, such as Walter Payton and Whitney [...]
College Placement Exams: ACT versus SAT
With some exceptions, nearly every college accepts either the ACT or the SAT. In my experience, most students do much better on one test than [...]