Why summer reading is important

The other day I was sitting in a department meeting when my principal brought up our end-of-the-year schedule. As we discussed the items on the schedule he asked us to brainstorm ideas to encourage our students to read this summer. Essentially, he wanted us to come up with ideas to prevent our students from the

Sometimes, during the course of tutoring a high school student, the subject of future plans/college major comes up. Most of my students are interested in college, but some of them are unsure or confused as to which direction to take.  So here are a few suggestions to consider to help make the process a bit

Recently, a good friend of mine contacted me because she needed some information about accommodations for her special needs son who wants to take the SAT exam. She was not sure what, if any, accommodations he would qualify for during the exam. She also needed to know how to begin the process. I spoke with

Question:  Besides a tutor, what other academic resources are available for my child.  I get it. Hiring a tutor can be costly and you may not always get the results you wish. Well, at the risk of undermining myself, I thought that I would talk about other resources that are available to help your child

While tutoring students for the SAT exam, I am often asked, “What can we do as parents to better prepare our younger children for this exam?” To be honest, preparing for the SAT can be a years-long process, and the key is to start early. A early start can help your child feel more confident

A question parents frequently ask me is, “What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT exams?” Although the SAT and ACT are both standardized tests used for college admissions there are some key differences between the two exams. First, the test structure is different between the two exams. The SAT has three sections

As a classroom teacher and tutor, I am often asked when is it time to hire a tutor? To be honest, the answer to this question can vary from child to child as there is no one-size-fits-all answer. However, here are some things to ask yourself/think about to make your decision. First, is your child

Question: Since the pandemic many colleges and universities are making SAT scores optional. Due to this, should my child still take the SAT exam? My short answer to this is yes! The SAT exam provides more information than most people realize. Here are just a few reasons for your son or daughter to take the

The March SAT results are set to come out today and thousands of students nationwide are eagerly awaiting the results. If your child‘s scores are not exactly where they should be, there’s a few steps that can be taken now to get ready for the next SAT exam.  1.  Introspection – First of all, you

As a private SAT tutor, I receive many phone calls & emails asking me to tutor.  I often tutor one-on-one, but sometimes I tutor larger classes throughout the year.  I am often asked by parents, “what are the benefits of my child taking your class as opposed to private tutoring?”  The following is a list