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Quick and Dirty SAT Math Shortcuts
The SAT math section is not a straightforward math test. Yes, it does test your math skills, but mostly it tests your math skills under intense time pressure. So you […]
Read MoreSAT Score Reports
I offer my students customized score reports each time they take a test in the Blue Book. These reports help us quickly identify weaknesses in students’ strategy and content knowledge […]
Read MoreThis is the Way to Bubble the SAT!
[Note: this posts refers to the old SAT. But the same technique still applies to new SAT. However, you don’t want to leave any questions blank. When I don’t know […]
Read MoreCongratulations!
Congratulations to my students on their outstanding results! I’ve been working with students on math lately. K. pulled up her math score by 40 points, D. increased her math score […]
Read MoreGood luck on the March SAT
Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. Alexander Graham Bell Good luck to all my students who are taking the March SAT tomorrow! You’ve done the work […]
Read MoreWhat Subjects Should I Study for SAT Math?
I get this question all the time. Students, rightfully so, want to know where they’ll get the most bang for their buck. Here’s an analysis of all the questions in […]
Read MoreJan 28 SAT Test Results
Congratulations to all my students who took the Jan 28 SAT test! It’s been wonderful hearing the results come in today. Hats off to T. who scored a perfect 800 […]
Read MoreWhich Colleges Accept Score Choice?
Parents have been asking me which schools use Score Choice and which don’t. (Here’s a great explanation of Score Choice.) Here’s a list of Score Use Practices from the College […]
Read MoreHow to Study for the SAT On Your Own
Phillip Keller, veteran math teacher and SAT tutor, and author of the fabulous The New Math SAT Game Plan: The Strategic Way to Score Higher, has created a great video […]
Read MoreA Better Way to Learn Vocabulary Words
There’s a better way to learn vocabulary words! Instead of asking students to look up words in the dictionary, I send them to Vocabulary.com. You can take Challenges where Vocabulary.com […]
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