New SAT: Free Downloadable Printable PDF Practice Tests
New SAT: Free Downloadable Printable PDF Practice Tests These SAT guides, practice tests, and videos will help you prepare for the official SAT. To [...]
A Guide to College Preparation (During High School)
A Guide to College Preparation (During High School) It is never too early to start the college preparation process. As soon as your child [...]
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 [...]
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 Entrance 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 [...]