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SAT math strategy: First figure out what numbers are available before you jump in to solve the problem.

Using a "ruler" on the SAT

(Post updated: Nov 10, 2018) Whoa! Since when can you use a ruler on the SAT? Well, you can’t use a traditional ruler, but you can use the edge of […]

College Checklist for May

Ah..the end of school is right around the corner. My students are chomping at the bit to get out of school for the year. Here are some great ideas from […]

Good job everyone!

Of course the official results aren’t back yet, but many students are reporting great things so far today. Here’s a sampling from my inbox this morning. Critical Reading becomes “easy” […]

"How do I improve my SAT math score?"

This is a favorite question from my students. Here’s the short answer. These are the most frequently tested topics in the SAT math section. (These were pulled from the […]

Good luck on the May SAT tomorrow!

Good luck to all my students (and everyone else) taking the SAT tomorrow morning! I was privileged to work with students in three different countries – US, Mexico, and Australia – […]

How can I improve my SAT score in two weeks?

[Note: this post refers to the old SAT. I’ve noted below where the particular strategy listed doesn’t apply. Otherwise – it still applies to the new SAT.] The next SAT […]

Last minute SAT tips

Good luck to my current students (and everybody else out there taking this test.) Here are some last minute SAT tips to help you get your best score on […]

Good luck on the March SAT!

“The actual game, test or project is just the end of a long process of getting ready, in which the outcome was really determined. So if you want to win, […]

How Do You Raise Something to the Zero Power?

Here’s how to solve Question 18 in Test 1, Section 3. The secret is understanding that raising any number to the zero power equals 1.

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