Into The Weeds: ACT Versus SAT Reading

Understand the difference between ACT and SAT Reading Sections

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeApril 4, 2022

Biggest ACT/SAT Myths And Mistakes

Don’t fall for these common ACT/SAT myths and mistakes!

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 8, 2022ACT or SAT, ACT Prep, SAT Prep, ACT tutoring, SAT tutoring

Multiple Choice Test Success

How multiple choice tests work and why you should improve those skills.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, Academic Performance, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeJanuary 23, 2022Multiple choice tests, Standardized tests, test taking skills

Can Family Meals Boost Test Scores?

Mealtime conversations build relevant ACT/SAT skills.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, ACT & SAT, Academic Performance, Test ScoresValerie ErdeDecember 20, 2021Reading Comprehension, Literacy, SAT Prep, ACT Prep, SAT Reading, ACT Reading, AP English

Practicing For ACT/SAT (and Other) Test Success

Practicing like a pro is the key to conquering all kinds of tests.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, ACT & SAT, Academic Performance, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 21, 2021ACT Test Prep, ACT or SAT, ACT Math, ACT, SAT, SAT Writing, SAT Prep

Parents' Role In Testing And Academic Success

Advice on the role parents should play in their teens’ ACT/SAT testing?

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, College Admissions, Academic Performance, ACT & SAT, Test ScoresValerie ErdeFebruary 4, 2021Standardized tests, ACT, SAT, ACT tutoring, SAT tutoring, SAT test prep, ACT Prep

5 Important Questions To Ask When Choosing A Tutor

Here are some tips to help you find the right tutor.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, Academic Performance, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeDecember 8, 2020Math prep, SAT Math, ACT Math, Tutoring

Raise Your ACT/SAT Verbal Score in 3 Weeks

1 book, 6 steps, no tutor.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeAugust 19, 2020ACT Test Prep, SAT test prep, ACT English, SAT Writing

Tips for Motivating Your Teen

Internal motivation is the key to success in all things .

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, College Admissions, ACT & SAT Reading, Test ScoresValerie ErdeJuly 13, 2020

ACT or SAT? How To Decide Which Test To Take

Tips to help you decide whether to take the ACT or SAT.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, College Admissions, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeJune 1, 2020ACT Prep, SAT Prep, ACT or SAT, Standardized tests, College Admissions

AP Exam Tips For 2020

What you need to know about the May 2020 AP Exams

ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeApril 8, 2020AP Exams, College Board, College Admissions

Need Help? Most Students Wait Until It's Too Late

Trying to improve your GPA or test scores? Don’t wait and don’t be shy about asking for help.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized Testing, Test ScoresValerie ErdeMarch 6, 2020ACT or SAT, academic help

Boys Are Falling Behind In Reading Worldwide

Worldwide, there is a growing crisis in boys reading and writing achievement.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeFebruary 9, 2020ACT or SAT, Test Scores and gender, Standardized tests, ACT Reading, SAT Reading

ACT/SAT Challenges For International Students

Language-specific nuances can pose ACT/SAT grammar challenges for international students.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeJanuary 16, 2020

The Best ACT/SAT Grammar Resources

These are the only books we recommend for mastering the ACT English and SAT Writing (aka grammar) sections.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeAugust 30, 2018ACT English, SAT Writing, Grammar, Critical Reader, ACT Test Prep, SAT test prep

How To Avoid Careless ACT/SAT Errors

Learn how to reduce your careless mistakes to significantly improve your ACT and SAT scores.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, Standardized TestingValerie ErdeAugust 22, 2018ACT, SAT, ACT Test Prep, reduce careless ACT SAT test errorsComment

Why Group ACT/SAT Prep Classes Aren’t Effective

Why group ACT/SAT test prep classes aren’t as effective and sometimes end up being more costly than private tutoring.

Standardized Testing, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Reading, ACT, SATValerie ErdeAugust 21, 2018How to prepare for SAT/ACT, College Test Prep, Group classes, ACT tutoring, SAT tutoring

Best ACT/SAT Study Techniques (Cramming Doesn't Work)

Cramming works for some types of tests, but not for the ACT/SAT. This is the science says about cramming and better test prep methods.

ACT & SAT, ACT & SAT Math, ACT & SAT Reading, ACT, SATValerie ErdeJuly 21, 2018SAT Prep, ACT Prep, Standardized tests, Test Prep Comment