As a SAT tutor, you get a pretty solid idea of what’s circulating around in the world of test prep through your students. Specifically, I’ve heard a lot of myths and outright falsehoods that come up from various students I’ve worked with over the past couple of years. Some of these myths have been around […]
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Personally, I’ve always been a fan of AI, but a recent article from Psychology Today’s magazine should impose some caution regarding AI’s application in education. The article’s author states a fact that is becoming increasingly obvious in our ever-digital world: machines cannot supplant the human element that is so critical in interpersonal relationships. As it
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One thing I’ve noticed with my SAT students is how wildly ill-informed–and misinformed–they are about the Digital SAT. Now, it’s not any different with students from before December 2023 when the paper test was still being administered. However, given the robust changes that were made back in March, I feel that it is important to
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Seeking help for any academic problem is never a sign of weakness, contrary to what many students and parents believe. Private tutoring is but one of many options available to students who are looking for help or to get ahead in school. The explosive growth of the industry as of late means that tutors now
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More than any other essay you have to write, admissions essays are always tough, even though they seem overly simplistic in their prompts. Take a look at these prompts: “The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How
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