In general, there are two mental traps you can fall into with the SAT and ACT. One is to think too much and the other is to think too little. I call these “Overthinking” and “Underthinking.” One major cause of both problems is ANXIETY. When anxiety arises, some students find their brains spinning out of […]

Like the SAT, the ACT test is accepted at all colleges across the country and is an important component in your college admissions process. However, the ACT is considered to be more straightforward and content-based than the SAT. The ACT test has four multiple-choice sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and an optional essay section – […]

It’s a common question – Is it really okay to guess on the SAT? The good news is the SAT test is about reasoning and logic, not memorization and regurgitation. It contains many strategic questions that you can answer regardless of your academic background, although knowledge of certain concepts and skills is essential. One part […]

You’ve studied and practiced.  You’ve practiced and studied. Now it’s the day before SAT test day. Your mind should start moving away from practicing and studying into preparing for test day. Part of that preparation is what to lug with you to the test center. So grab your book bag and take note of these tips. What […]

As you already know, the SAT is not your average high school test.  Never have you been so prepped and prepared to the point of exhaustion for a test. The hard part is over and now it’s time to take the test. But what should you do before you take the SAT? The following tips will […]