One of the questions that students and parents ask most frequently is: how do the SAT and the ACT compare and/or differ? The ways in which the tests are scored and they way in which questions are posed differ between the two tests. Also, the ACT combines a science test in the composite score. Students who are particularly strong in science, in particular, might want to consider taking the ACT. Also,...

In March 2009, The College Board launched the “Score Choice” program. “Under Score Choice, students can choose their best overall SAT sitting to send to colleges, but they will not be able to mix and match scores from different sittings. (Each sitting includes tests in critical reading, mathematics and writing, with a top score of 800 in each area.)” (NY Times, December 30,...

Parents, if your child is struggling in school, or even in just one class, this does not mean that your child is not extremely intelligent. Everyone is different. Each person has different opinions, tastes, and motivations. As a result, not everyone learns in the same style. Techniques for studying that work wonders for one student, may be completely ineffective with another student. This does...

The key to a good math education starts very early at the elementary years period. Nevertheless, it has been found out that students are not learning math in a way which will help them love it, hence often times, they try to look for help with math.As a consequence, it is not unusual that students simply turn their back to math, and don’t end up assimilating basic mathematical skill which would...

In today’s highly competitive world, tuition has become a necessity to get good grades or for improving the performance levels of students. Research shows that more than 60 percent of the student population nowadays has some form of tuition. But when it comes to finding the right tuition centres or tutors, everybody is in a dilemma. Apprehensions about whether their child will get personalized attention...