Why Doing Homework Can Save Your Grade 150 150 Teaching Staff

Why Doing Homework Can Save Your Grade

Students are often under the misconception that the learning process is restricted to the classroom. Although it is true that a large portion of the learning happens in the classroom, the belief that ALL the learning is found in the classroom is absolutely false. The overlooked aspect of the learning process is actually found at…

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SAT Subject Tests: Determining Which is Right for You Teaching Staff

SAT Subject Tests: Determining Which is Right for You

In addition to the general SAT test, students are given the chance to write a more specific test on a desired subject. These tests are called SAT Subject Tests and there are 20 of them which cover the 5 following categories: English, Math, Science, Foreign Language and History. SAT Subject Tests give the student a…

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Active Studying Tips 150 150 Teaching Staff

Active Studying Tips

Active studying is a very important skill to have because it will significantly increase a student’s ability to retain information. If used properly, active studying will drastically decrease the amount of time a student needs to spend studying. Students often spend long hours studying but feel that they can only absorb a small amount of…

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Seeking Assistance in School 150 150 Teaching Staff

Seeking Assistance in School

Students are often under the misconception that asking for help is a sign of weakness. This is common because many students think that this act will de-legitimize their grade. Often, the result is that the student will fall behind in their studies and fail. Do not fall for this misconception! Learning is an ambiguous process…

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SAT & ACT Essay Writing Tips Teaching Staff

SAT & ACT Essay Writing Tips

Frequently, the student will be required to write an essay for their ACT/SAT test. It must be noted that the student is only given 30 minutes to write the essay in the ACT and only 25 minutes to write it in the SAT. Evidently this is not a proper amount of time to write a life changing essay;…

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Proper Use of Study Groups 150 150 Teaching Staff

Proper Use of Study Groups

Everyone has their own learning style. Some students prefer to study alone without any distractions while others prefer to study in a group. Every student must understand his own learning style in order to maximize their study time. A serious study group is a one of the best techniques to improve your studying. While everyone…

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SAT/ ACT Preparation for 2014-2015 Teaching Staff

SAT/ ACT Preparation for 2014-2015

ACT and SAT test dates are fast approaching and it is vital that students who plan to take either of these tests during the 2014-2015 school year start determining a plan for this test. It is important to know when the test are offered and register for the date that works best for you. Early…

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An Effective Method for Solving Problems 150 150 Teaching Staff

An Effective Method for Solving Problems

Many students struggle with developing an effective method for solving problems. The aim of this blog is to discuss a problem solving model, which may prove effective for students who struggle in this area. This model should be treated as a guideline, or starting place for struggling students, as students usually possess the necessary skills…

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Process of Elimination Strategy for SAT/ ACT Style Questions Teaching Staff

Process of Elimination Strategy for SAT/ ACT Style Questions

Sometimes students will encounter a question that they do not know how to handle.  When this happens, it is that students know how to handle this situation as this one question could make the difference of being admitted to the post-secondary school of choice. In order to master this skill, the following points should be…

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How Important is a Minor in College? 150 150 Teaching Staff

How Important is a Minor in College?

Whether you’re going into university knowing exactly what you want to do for a career or you’re going into university still filled with confusion, it is important to consider a minor. University is much different than secondary school in a lot of ways. One of them being that your university program will be much more…

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Tips for Writing a Great SAT Essay Teaching Staff

Tips for Writing a Great SAT Essay

Many students dread and struggle with the essay portion of the SAT, but it doesn’t have to be this way! The best way to tackle the essay portion of the test is to know what to expect, have a plan going in, and sticking to a few simple rules. Below you’ll find some tips on…

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The Importance of Choosing the Right Friends Teaching Staff

The Importance of Choosing the Right Friends

The idea of consciously picking and choosing your friends – rather than just letting it happen naturally – can seem callous. But when you think about it, your friends are a very important part of your life and can make a huge difference in the decisions you make and who you become. Who you spend…

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The Importance of Critical Thinking 150 150 Teaching Staff

The Importance of Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is very important for students. It enables them to think on their own, and examine their study from a higher level of understanding. Critical thinking is the principle of open-minded, evaluative, and objective thinking. It allows students to understand academic concepts through multiple lenses, from multiple perspectives. This allows students to develop insights,…

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What To Do After You Take the PSAT 2560 629 Teaching Staff

What To Do After You Take the PSAT

By this time, you may have already taken the PSAT and are just waiting to hear back on your results. Taking the PSAT is a great way to prepare yourself and possibly predict how you will perform on the actual SAT. A huge benefit of taking the PSAT is simply to familiarize yourself with the…

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Preparing for the PSAT Teaching Staff

Preparing for the PSAT

So, you’re a few weeks into your junior year of high school now. This year may prove to be one of the busiest years of your academic career.  This year you should be scoping out colleges and preparing for the SAT. If you’re nervous about taking the SAT, one of the best ways to prepare…

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How to Prepare for ACT and SAT Math Tests Teaching Staff

How to Prepare for ACT and SAT Math Tests

The math portion of the ACT and SAT tests is one of the more overwhelming sections for students. The test requires a lot of planning and strategy to complete it. The math section tests students on their problem solving and critical thinking skills. Still, in order to perform well on the exam students must know…

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Exam Planning 150 150 Teaching Staff

Exam Planning

As the school year winds to an end, students are faced with the stress of preparing for exams. Generally, there is an exam for each class and so the student will need to prepare for 4 exams in a semestered school or 8 exams in a non-semestered school. Students can find themselves feeling very overwhelmed…

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Life Lessons Learnt in High School 150 150 Teaching Staff

Life Lessons Learnt in High School

I spent twelve years in school and a few more for the post secondary education. After finishing my long academic career I wonder, what have I actually learned from the school? Is my degree the only reward of my studies? Have I only learned maths and sciences? The answer I get is school was not only…

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Scoring the SAT and ACT Teaching Staff

Scoring the SAT and ACT

Both the ACT and SAT tests grade differently. For instance, an average score for the SAT is 1500 whereas that for the ACT is about 21. But what do these numbers mean and how can you determine where you stack up against the others? Here are a few guidelines: The SAT Test The SAT tests…

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Should you write the ACT Essay Section? Teaching Staff

Should you write the ACT Essay Section?

Students taking the ACT test are given the choice of writing an essay. It is up to the student to decide whether or not to write it. In order to make the best decision for you, here are a few factors to consider: Check the requirements outlined by your post-secondary school of choice Some schools…

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