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Want a Sneak Peek at the New Digital SAT®? Check Out the Digital PSAT®

Get a sneak peek at the new digital SAT® by checking out the digital PSAT®. College Board's digital PSAT® can help better prepare your students for the next generation of standardized testing.

Matt McCorkleSeptember 19, 2023PSAT®, Digital PSAT®, Digital SAT®, Digital Testing, Test Prep

Back-to-School Test-Prep Marketing: How to Stand Out in the Crowd

Learn how to successfully market your tutoring business for back-to-school test prep with our valuable tips and best practices.

Matt McCorkleSeptember 12, 2023New School Year, Marketing, Marketing Tutoring, Marketing Test Prep, Marketing Strategies

Getting Students Back on Track: Effective Strategies for the New School Year

Our effective strategies for re-engaging students will get your clients back on track for a successful school year of test prep.

Matt McCorkleSeptember 5, 2023New School Year, New Clients, Old Clients, Supporting Clients, Test-Prep Strategies, Tutoring Strategies, Study Plans, Test-Prep Plans, Tutoring Plans, Test-Prep Sessions, Tutoring Sessions, assessment tests, Personalized Test Prep, Prioritizing, Communication, Academic Confidence, Academic Goals

How to Teach Academic Integrity Strategies: Guidance for Tutors and High School Students

Discover the essential techniques to promote academic integrity in education, a fundamental and necessary strategy for achieving long-term success.

How to Build and Boost Academic Confidence in High School Students

Powerful and effective teaching strategies to build and boost academic confidence in high school students.

A Winning Strategy: How to Approach Test Prep Like a Sports Season

How to apply sports strategies to test prep for a winning approach.

Matt McCorkleAugust 14, 2023Test-Prep Strategies, Tutoring Strategies, Test Prep, Test Prep Tips, Test Prep Advice, ACT® Prep, SAT® Prep, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Tutoring Advice, Test-Prep Advice, Test-Prep Support

Fall 2023 SAT® and ACT® Test Dates: Plan Ahead for Success

With August upon us, it is time to start thinking ahead and getting our students ready for the upcoming Fall 2023 SAT® and ACT® tests.

Matt McCorkleAugust 3, 2023test dates, Fall Test Dates, Test Registration, SAT®, ACT®, Test Prep, Test-Prep Support, Test-Prep Advice, Test-Prep Tips, Tutoring Support, Test-Prep Strategies, Tutoring Strategies

The Importance of Good College Fit: How to Make the Right Choice

A crucial part of our students’ future academic success is in finding the right college fit.

Matt McCorkleJuly 31, 2023College Planning, College Prep, College Search, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Test-Prep Advice, Tutoring Advice, College Counseling, Higher Education, Academic Goals, Career Path

Top 7 High School Internships: A Guide for Test-Prep Tutors

In this post, we’ll discuss some of the best internships for high school students, helping you support and assist your clients in making the most out of their school year and adding significant experience to their college application resumes.

Matt McCorkleJuly 26, 2023High School Internships, College Application Resumes, College Applications, Extracurricular Opportunities, Career Path, Soft Skills, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Advice for Students, Advice for Clients, Tutor Advice, Test-Prep Advice

How the Pandemic Affected College and Career Choices of the COVID Cohort

ACT Research’s recently published survey emphasizes the crucial role of tutors in continuing to provide support to high school students whose academic careers have been deeply impacted by the pandemic.

Matt McCorkleJuly 19, 2023ACT Research, Tutor Advice, Tutoring Advice, Test-Prep Advice, Pandemic Learning, COVID-19, College Planning, College Prep, College Search, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Tutoring Support, Test-Prep Support

3 Ways to Attack the New Digital SAT® Reading and Writing Modules

We’ve found 3 ways to effectively attack the new digital SAT® Reading and Writing modules. We’ve noted the pros and cons of each option so you can better support your clients as they consider and choose the strategy that works best for them.

Matt McCorkleJune 28, 2023DSAT® Reading and Writing, Digital SAT®, Digital Testing, Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT), Test-Prep Tips, Test-Prep Strategies, Reading & Writing Strategies, SAT®, SAT® Reading and Writing, Test-Prep Support, Supporting Students, Tutoring Strategies, Tutoring Tips, Study Tips

The Gift of Extra Time on the ACT® and SAT®: How to Spend It Wisely

Extra time on the ACT® and SAT® is a precious commodity; test takers need to be prepared to utilize all of their testing time wisely. Every second counts.

Matt McCorkleJune 19, 2023Test Day, Time Management, Test Taking, Test Prep, ACT®, SAT®

Boosting Your College Application: A Rising Junior's Summer Bucket List

With summer break upon us, rising juniors have plenty of time to find ways to relax and recharge while also getting involved in some beneficial activities that will unquestionably give their college applications a boost!