PSAT-SAT-ACT Test Taking Strategies, Tactics, Techniques, and Rules PSAT-SAT-ACT test taking strategies might not be the most  popular approach to studying for the PSAT-SAT-ACT but they have been proven to be the most effective. When I ask students what their

If I had a nickel for every time a parent came to me and said “Well I heard “such and such” from this guy that came to my kid’s school” I would be a very wealthy man. My goal for

There are thousands of professionals in America claiming to be college “experts.” Some are very good at what they do and can give your family the sound counsel you desperately need. The point of this article is to give you enough

Recently, I talked with a student on how he sought ACT help at school.  He went to his English teacher, who pulled out a list of vocabulary words and some grammar exercises.  He went to his Math teacher who gave

The worst thing you can do when you start test prep is to try to learn the test while you attempt to finish under the clock.  Way too many students try this and create more problems than they solve. First

When are the best test dates? Few people know that you can order a copy of the SAT and ACT test you took along with your answers.  These are: SAT Question and Answer Service (QAS), available on the October, January,

There are dozens of test prep publications available, but I recommend students use ONLY the official SAT and ACT from the test makers.  Both tests have Sample/Practice questions on their websites, Practice Tests you can download, and Official Guides. ACT:

Most students go to the SAT and ACT websites to register for the test and not much more.  Most students’ first orientation to the SAT and ACT is when they take the test, and the by that time, it’s too

“My daughter is so overwhelmed.” “He’s not good in math.” “She has a lot on her plate.” Best-selling author Josh Kaufman gave a TEDx talk on how to master just about anything with 20 hours of focused the deliberate practice. 

If you do nothing else, do this! I can write book on the horror stories of families who come to me with a senior who has not taken a single SAT or ACT. These students are usually bright, have good