Is The ACT Hard? 4 Key Things To Consider

The ACT is hard. It is designed to test the skills that you have accumulated throughout your entire educational career. It is also designed so that only a small portion of students can score at the very top. If the exam were not hard, it would not accomplish those goals. However, when many people ask this question, they are really asking: “Is the ACT harder than the SAT?” The answer to that question is more subjective.

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Why The SAT is Designed To Confuse You

The SAT is not only designed to test your knowledge. It wants to know how well you can think, and how well you can think under pressure. One of the skills you will need for college is critical thinking. Knowing facts or equations is not enough. You have to analyze and synthesize material. The SAT wants to ensure that you have the ability to think critically and problem solve. That is why so many people feel there are trick questions on this exam.

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What Is A Score Satisfaction Guarantee?

Many test prep companies offer a score satisfaction guarantee, but what does that mean? For many test prep providers it means that if you are not satisfied with your score, you will be offered more classes at a lower or no cost. Often, these guarantees are contingent upon the completion of a set amount of homework, or attending a full set of lectures. The Mr. Test Prep score satisfaction guarantee is different.

No Homework

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Why Your Child Has to Sit for the SAT – Cupertino ACT SAT test prep tutoring

The truth is your child doesn’t have to sit for the SAT. But they probably should, and you will need to encourage them. Any child, in the throes of stress and anguish, might ask their parent: “Why am I doing this?” The obvious answer is: “to get into college”, but your child will be looking for something more.

Because You Are Brilliant

Start of with an encouraging reply. You child is smart and they want to pursue a higher education.

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Why Preparation Is King

The SAT is a culmination of all of the curriculum you have been studying throughout your education. You should have encountered all of the material tested during your regular coursework. So if you already have the knowledge, why do you need to prepare?

Mental Preparation

The SAT is different than any other test. It is timed. You have to work under the pressure of a ticking clock. It is also very long.

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The Pros And Cons Of Sitting For Your SAT

The SAT is a very challenging college entrance exam. Did you know you don’t have to take it? If you don’t have to take it, why does everyone do it? What are the pros and cons of taking the SAT?

Cons

• The SAT inflicts a significant amount of stress on the students who take it. The pressure of preparation as well as the actual stress of taking the exam can be overwhelming.

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How To Find SAT Online Learning Communities- Los Gatos ACT SAT test prep tutoring

Social connection is part of everyday life. We connect with all of our friends in person, but also on other platforms: text, SnapChat, Facebook, YouTube and more. So how do we incorporate our need for online social connectedness into our test prep. The answer may be online learning communities.

What Are Online Learning Communities?

Online learning communities offer a variety of different ways to approach test prep. Some offer specific courses hosted by professionals.

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Are You Prepared For College?

Once the applications are in and you have received your acceptance letters, you can breath a sigh of relief. Take some time to relax and celebrate your accomplishment. Then, get ready for college! Getting ready for college means more than buying cute dorm room accents and textbooks. College is a whole new realm and being successful takes some mental preparation.

Say Goodbyes

Part of ending your time at high school is saying goodbye.

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4 Tips For Committing To Time Management

Being busy does not equal success. Many people are busy running around all day without accomplishing much. Time management can help you sort out what needs to be done and when you can do it, so you can be successful. Time management is a great concept, but it can be hard to commit to. Here are four tips to help you commit to thoughtful time management.

 

• Write it down

 

Keeping track of your schedule can be a great way to manage time.

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Take A SAT Test Run

The SAT is totally unique. It is different than any test you have taken before. It demands mental stamina, focus, and concentration. You must stay calm under the pressure of time. You have to use knowledge from across various subjects to answer questions. In addition, you must employ critical thinking and test taking skills to navigate the various questions. The best possible way to prepare for this exam is to practice.

 

 

Learning to Take the Test

You should have encountered all of the material you will need to know in your coursework at school.

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Riding The Rollercoaster Of SAT Emotions

The SAT evokes all kinds of emotions. Approaching test day you may feel nervous, anxious, stress, calm, confidence, and a whole host of other emotions. Once you get your exam scores back, you will feel another rollercoaster of emotions, joy, excitement, anticipation, disappointment, sadness, anger, confusion, and more. It is ok to feel all kinds of emotions when you are dealing with something as significant as college entrance exams. It is what you do with the emotions that can make a difference.

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When To Simplify Algebraic Expressions

Word problems on the SAT can be particularly challenging because, when it comes to math, our minds have been trained to think in numbers. When a problem introduces variables it is easy to become confused. One solution is to take out the variables in a word problem and replace them with numbers that are easy to work with.

Sample Problem

The recommended daily calcium intake for a 20-year-old is 1,000 milligrams (mg). 

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SAT And The Semicolon – San Jose ACT SAT test prep tutoring

Grammar on the SAT often trips people up; if there is one punctuation mark that terrifies everyone, it’s the semicolon. Most people aren’t exactly sure when to use a semicolon. It is rare, but useful punctuation, and it will be used on the SAT. It is important to learn how to use the semicolon so that you can be confident in your writing and on the exam.

Related Independent Clauses

The semicolon should be used to connect two independent clauses that are related.

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4 Tips For Helping Your Child On SAT Results Day

Getting SAT scores back can be stressful. Your child feels like their future is riding on this one moment. There may be elation or disappointment depending on the results. The way you respond can help your child work through their feelings in a healthy way. These four tips will help your child on results day.

 

 

Stay Calm

 

Your child is experiencing a range of emotions, it may be excitement, disappointment, anger, or thrill.

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The Dirty Little Secret Of The Tutoring Industry

Most test prep courses, whether they are individual or lecture style, require something that you don’t need to be successful on the SAT. This thing can add to your stress levels and rarely works to improve your exam scores. This thing is required in all of your classes and you just don’t need more of it. This thing is homework.

Healthline cites a study performed by Stanford. The study surveyed kids at high performing high schools in California.

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The SAT Secret To Having Successful Results

When is comes to the SAT, everyone has a surefire test taking tip, an outrageous amount of suggested study hours, or a formula for guessing the right answers, but having this one particular thing is the surest way to achieve successful SAT results. It is confidence! Confidence will allow you to leave stress and anxiety behind and excel at the SAT.

Beating Anxiety

The SAT is likely one of the few timed tests you will take in high school.

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The Problem With One On One Tutoring

One on one tutoring has a time and place and can be enormously helpful for students that need help tackling a challenging topic, developing time management skills, or catching up when they have fallen behind. One on one tutoring is not the best option for every academic situation. When it comes to the SAT, there are other tutoring options to help you perform well on the exam.

 

 

Two Options

Most test prep companies offer one of two options, individual tutoring or a classroom setting.

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Who Can Apply For SAT Scholarships? – San Francisco ACT SAT test prep tutoring

The short answer for who can apply for SAT scholarships is anyone! A variety of scholarships are available and most scholarships use an SAT score as one criteria for earning the scholarship. There is probably a scholarship that fits your qualifications, you just have to get out and look for it.

Variety of Criteria

Many scholarships will indicate a minimum acceptable SAT score, but many others weigh other criteria more heavily when handing out money.

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The Importance Of Being Authentic In Your Writing

Writing is an important part of school, college applications, entrance exams, and everyday life. Some people have a natural talent for writing, while others struggle to put their thoughts down on paper. No matter your skill level, you need to be able to write so that people can understand your thoughts and ideas. Writing is what you use to express who you are, what you’ve learned, and how you have synthesized material you have engaged with.

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Why It Is Okay To Unfriend The Internet

The internet dominates our lives. We use it to find out what time the coffee shop closes, the definition of sardonic, and where our best friend is right now. We use it for school work, distraction, and social connection. It is important and our lives would be drastically different without it. However, the internet can have negative sides too. The more time we spend on the internet, the less time we are spending doing other significant things; such as reading a book, talking with our family, or walking the dog.

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Why you should hire a private college counselor – Palo Alto ACT SAT test prep tutoring

High school stress and anxiety can reach its climax during the college application process. Many students feel as thought their entire future is resting on the decisions they make now and their ability to achieve admission to their ideal school. Both parents and students may feel lost about how to choose the ideal school and how to submit the best application. High school counselors are unlikely to have the time to work with each student to meet their individual needs regarding the college selection and application process.

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Games To Improve Your Childs Literacy Levels – San Francisco ACT SAT test prep tutoring

 

Literacy and reading comprehension are essential to your child’s success, both in school and on exams, such as the SAT. It can be tiring to constantly nag your child to read more or work through vocabulary flashcards. Instead try to incorporate some games that will improve your child’s literacy while you have a little fun together.

Newspaper Games

In the variety section of the newspaper there are usually crossword puzzles and other word games.

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4 Tips For Writing Narrative Essays

A narrative essay communicates something personal about you. You will most likely be asked to write some type of narrative essay for your college admissions. You want your essay to reflect your personal voice, style of writing and something unique about yourself. Here are four tips for writing a narrative essay that will put your best foot forward.

 

 

• Write in first person

 

You have been taught that an essay should be written in third person.

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5 Ways You Can Help Your Child’s Language Development

There are many practices you can start and habits you can encourage that will help your child’s language development. Even if they are an excellent reader or writer, there is always room for growth.

1) Word of the Day

Choose a word as a family challenge. See how many times you can use the word during the day and in how many different contexts. Talk about how you did around the dinner table.

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Why You Shouldn’t Study On Your Own For SAT

“I got this!” We all say from time to time. It is great to have confidence in your own abilities, but it is also important to recognize when you need help. If you attempt to tackle the SAT on your own, you may encounter some major road blocks. As you prepare for the SAT, build a team of people so that you don’t have to go it alone. Together you can say, “we got this!”

You Need Support

It is easy to get discourage, feel behind, or give up on appropriately prioritizing your time.

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Back To School Prep – Summer Is Almost Over

Summer is winding down, some people are already headed back to school. How do you prepare to give up the freedom of summer and enjoy the rhythms of school?

Start your planner

Make a plan for prioritizing your time. This might be a paper and pencil calendar, a planner, or some app or calendar you use on your phone or computer. As soon as you learn about big exam dates, sports tournaments, and job schedules, put them in your calendar.

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4 Tips For Writing The Perfect Essay

Throughout high school you will have to write plenty of essays for class, college admissions, scholarship applications, and entrance exams. Being able to write an excellent essay can help you achieve your goals and will continue to help you throughout higher education. The ability to write the perfect essay will serve you well throughout your life. Here are four tips that will help you write an amazing essay.

 

• Organize Your Thoughts

 

A simple outline can be the difference between an essay that is organized and concise and an essay that is unconnected and difficult to follow.

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5 Health Care Tips When The Only Light You See Is The Desk Lamp

You may feel like you are chained to your desk while you are preparing for exams. Your eyes are growing week because all you see is your desk lamp. Working like this isn’t healthy for your body or your brain. Use these five tips to take care of yourself even when exams are looming.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Schedule Breaks

 

Your brain can only work for a certain amount of time before it loses steam.

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3 Tips For Taking The New SAT

The new SAT doesn’t have to be intimidating. While we are still learning more about it each time it is offered, there are a few things you can know and be prepared for while you study.

1) Be Prepared for More Data Analysis

The new SAT focuses more on data analysis and algebra than the old SAT. There will still be some geometry on the exam, but not as much as on the old exam.

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3 Techniques for SAT Time

SAT is time is a stressful time. The months and weeks leading up to the exam can be filled with anxiety and stress, or they can be filled with confidence and excitement. These three techniques can help you tackle SAT time and enable you to approach the test day calmly and confidently.

 

 

 

1)Plan To Studying

You may take the, “I’ll get to it when I have time” approach.

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Exam Day Checklist – What To Bring On The Big Day

There are very specific things that will make your life easier if you have them on exam day. There are also specific items that you should not bring. If you have a checklist, you can be sure that you have everything you need. Eliminate stress on exam day by making sure everything on your checklist is ready a few days for the exam. The ACT and SAT vary slightly on what they allow on the exam, but in general, both exams require the same items and have similar restrictions.

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Exam Day Checklist – What To Bring On The Big Day

There are very specific things that will make your life easier if you have them on exam day. There are also specific items that you should not bring. If you have a checklist, you can be sure that you have everything you need. Eliminate stress on exam day by making sure everything on your checklist is ready a few days for the exam. The ACT and SAT vary slightly on what they allow on the exam, but in general, both exams require the same items and have similar restrictions.

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Stop Sabotaging Your Study Time

Do you feel like you are studying all the time, but not learning anything? Maybe your study habits aren’t conducive to learning and memorizing material. Quit sabotaging your study time by eliminating these bad habits.

Toss Out Your Highlighter

Reading through your textbooks and notes and highlighting the main points won’t help you internalize the material. A study evaluating the effectiveness of the ten most common study methods found that highlighting isn’t helpful for learning.

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4 Types Of Food That Act As Memory Enhancers

To really feel the benefits of food as memory enhancers, you need to develop lifelong healthy habits. While these foods may not help you suddenly memorize all of your material, they will help you feel better and give you the brain power you need to focus and concentrate. Replacing junk food with these four types of foods will be beneficial for you brain and your wellbeing.

1) Nuts

Nuts are great snack foods and good for your brain and body.

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Study Tips – How Your Brain Actually Works

The way your brain functions impacts how you learn and recall information. The better you are at learning and remembering, the better you will be at taking exams. Knowing how your brain actually works can help you build the right study environment and develop methods for studying so that you will succeed on an exam.

Match the Environments

One study cited by Open Colleges found that students had an easier time recalling information when their study environment matched their testing environment.

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How High Achievers Nail Exams

Everyone wants to excel on exams, but some people seem to have a knack for doing well all of the time. These people are known as high achievers. We can all learn from them. Here are some of the things they do to nail their exams.

Doing

“They do without obsessing over why,” states an article from Entrepreneur about the traits of high achievers. We have all complained about how standardized tests are too tricky or don’t reflect what students really know.

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Preparing For ACT – How To Help Your Child Succeed

The ACT can be overwhelming for the whole family. You may sense the stress and pressure your child is feeling. While studying and preparation is up to them, there are a few ways you can help your child succeed.

Offer Support Without Pressure

You child is likely feeling plenty of pressure regarding the ACT. Ask how they are doing, or what you can do to help. Don’t demand specific scores.

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How To Cope When Your Teen Leaves For College

From the time your child entered kindergarten, your identity changed. You became John’s mom or Lisa’s dad. Your life has been wrapped up in your child’s for 18 years and now they are headed out on their own. Just as your child is beginning to discover their identity in the world, you are rediscovering your own. The transition will undoubtedly be challenging, but it can be joyful as well. There are several ways you can cope and make a smooth transition.

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Why Study Smart And Not Hard

Studying for hours on end every day doesn’t help you if you can’t remember what you have been studying. In addition, if you have been studying that much, you probably haven’t been making time for other important activities. You need to get exercise, spend time with friends and family, and get plenty of sleep to stay healthy, both physically and emotionally. Too much studying, without much progress can heap on stress and anxiety. This is why you should study smart instead of hard.

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How To Combat Exam Anxiety Naturally

Big exams can make anyone anxious. There is a lot of pressure to perform well on exams like the SAT and ACT. This pressure can add to stress and anxiety and when not addressed properly, it can prevent you from performing your best. Try these tips to relieve any exam anxiety you might be feeling.

Go For a Walk

Being outside in nature and the simple act of exercise can help you calm down.

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Exam Preparation Tips – Why Intelligence Is Not Enough- Sunnyvale ACT SAT test prep tutoring

Knowledge and intelligence are important when it comes to the SAT or ACT, however, these exams aren’t just testing memorized facts or vocabulary words. These exams require that you think critically to solve problems, read complex passages and interpret meaning, and understand concepts within context. Just knowing information is often not enough to excel at these exams. Here are some tips that can help you prepare for exam day.

Fighting Anxiety

Anxiety can slow you down and could your impact you ability to think clearly.

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Can Raiding The Fridge At Midnight Hurt Your Memory?

Your body is a delicate machine that requires care and maintenance. It is designed to work in special rhythms that are easy to ignore. When we ignore the natural rhythms of sleep and wakefulness, we may be harming our bodies. Scientists continue to discover different ways that our sleep cycles and eating habits can impact our health and brain function. It turns out that raiding the fridge at midnight might hurt your memory.

The Study

Huffington Post interviewed researchers that recently conducted a study on mice.

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How To Tell If A University Suits You -Sunnyvale ACT SAT test prep tutoring

There are so many different universities to choose from. There are small liberal arts schools, large public universities, academically elite schools, private religiously affiliated schools, and more. With all of the options available how do you decide what is right for you?

Develop Criteria

First decide what the most important criteria is for you. Do you have a specific major or program you intend to pursue? Is name and prestige an important factor?

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How Bad Habits Can Impact Your Ability To Understand Easily -San Jose ACT SAT test prep tutoring

When it comes to studying, habits can help you significantly or they can hinder your ability to understand. Several bad habits could be making you inefficient at studying and preventing you from fully grasping the material you need to know. These bad habits may be keeping you from doing your best.

 

• Highlighters

 

Highlighters are attractive. They come in bright colors and make you feel accomplished when you see pages and pages of highlighted notes and text.

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3 Tricks To Remain Focused During Your SAT – Sunnyvale ACT SAT test prep tutoring

You might become anxious the minute you enter the exam room on the day of your SAT. Arm yourself with techniques to calm down and stay focused. When you have practiced these tricks before the exam you will know exactly what to do when your mind starts to wander or your hands start to shake. Here are three tricks for staying focussed during the SAT that you should start practicing now.

 

• Your Mental Calm Place

 

Find your mental calm place.

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How getting a private tutor improves more than just a test score

Many students find private tutors or take courses to improve their SAT or ACT score. While this is an excellent motivation for getting a private tutor, there can be even more positive results than just an improved test score.

More Confidence

One of the best benefits that comes with hiring a private tutor is heightened confidence. Many students lack the confidence they need to be successful. Often students second-guess themselves or have a negative inward dialogue.

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Does Hiring A Tutor For Your Child Mean You’re Not A Hands-On Parent?- San Jose ACT SAT test prep tutoring

As a parent, you want to do what is best for your child. You have been involved in their education, attended concerts and sports tournaments and done everything you can to help your child excel. But now you are considering hiring a tutor, does this mean you’re not a hands on parent?

Expertise

First, think about what is best for your student. You are not an expert in every subject.

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4 Meditation Techniques To Optimize Attention Span

Our everyday activities demand that we switch our focus from one thing to another very quickly. It is challenging to stay engaged with a single subject or read an article thoroughly. However, if you have the ability to stay focused, you will be successful. Here are four meditation techniques that will help improve your attention span.

 

 

 

• Deep Breathing

Focusing on your breath can help clear your mind of distractions and recenter your focus on the task at hand.

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What Questions To Ask Your Tutor On The First Meeting -San Jose Ca, Bay Area

It is important to open the lines of communication from the very first meeting with your tutor. When you develop excellent communication, you can maintain a healthy relationship with your tutor. You want to be on the same page as your tutor so that you can work together to achieve your goals. Here are some questions you may want to ask in your initial meeting so that you can develop a good relationship with your tutor.

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How To Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety

Many children and teens battle anxiety every day in the U.S., but it can be difficult for parents to know the best ways to help. In fact, if you aren’t careful, you may be making the problem worse. The key is to focus on how to help your child cope with those feelings rather than trying to eliminate them altogether, and this takes patience and time.

 

Here are some of the best ways to help your child deal with anxiety in everyday situations.

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