Should I take the SAT or ACT- Answer these questions: Are you good at reasoning and inference? Can you think on your feet even when a question looks unfamiliar? Can you memorize vocab words? Is it easier for you to concentrate in short bursts rather than all at once? Do you think you have a[…]
The ISEE test is a challenging exam administered by the ERB. The test is most commonly taken by 8th graders for the purpose of admission to private high schools. Private boarding schools often prefer the SSAT test, which is similar to the ISEE but administered by a different company. For some students, performance on the[…]
TSG ACT courses equip students to conquer all 4 sections of the test. Classes start Sunday February 8th! >Using real test questions, we work through the most important topics covered on each section. >Students will receive many of the benefits of private tutoring at a fraction of the cost. >All students are required to complete[…]
Contact us for SAT/ACT Tutoring in NJ Winter SAT course starts February 8! This course will prepare students for the May SAT test and June SAT test. Advanced sophomores are welcome to enroll. Info on the SAT Course: >Our SAT courses provide an exceptional opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the SAT at[…]
Here is what you need to know about the SAT test: The SAT has 3 sections-Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing. Mathematics The SAT Math section covers topics that students learn in the middle school years all the way through eleventh grade. It also includes a few topics that students may not have seen in their[…]
ISEE Test-What can your child study?1. Start with vocabulary. We offer middle-high school level vocab lists to start with. Alternatively, use the list in a Kaplan, Princeton Review, or Barron’s book. Even if your child studies Wordly Wise in School, that is not enough.2. Math Achievement. Here is a checklist of major topics that your[…]
The SAT is changing again! Why? 1. It is time for a change. Most major standardized tests change about every 10 years. The last change was in 2005. 2. Some universities did not widely adopt the SAT Writing Section on the current test. The New Redesigned SAT will revert back to a 1600 scale and[…]
The New Redesigned SAT-What you need to know 1. The New Redesigned SAT will affect students who are currently in or below 10th grade. The test will be launched in Spring 2015 2. The test will revert back to a grading scale out of 1600. There will also be an essay based on textual analysis.[…]
How can you pick the best homework helper/tutor for your child? 1. Go with an expert-As children get older, the coursework becomes harder and harder. By 8th grade, parents may struggle to assist their children with daily homework. We recommend that parents use tutors who have undergraduate degrees in substantive fields like English, the sciences,[…]
5 Things to Know about the ISEE test: Is your child entering high school next year? Most private high schools require students to take the ISEE test 1. Students can only take the test once per year. I recommend that most students take the December test.2. All 8th graders take the upper level ISEE test,[…]