SAT vs ACT-Which test is better for you?

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[…]

ACT Classes New Jersey

Is your child taking the December ACT test, February ACT test, or April ACT test? Tutoring Solutions Group’s ACT Prep Course is the perfect way for your child to prepare for the ACT Test ACT Class Overview  Prepare for the December and February ACT Tests  Conquer all 4 sections of the test & the[…]

SAT Classes New Jersey

    Is your child a Junior in high school? TSG’s SAT Course teaches the ins and outs required for the SAT Reading Test, the SAT Math Test, and theSAT Writing and Language Test SAT Class Overview  Prepare for the New SAT-March 2016, May 2016, and June 2016  Practice with real SAT test questions[…]

ISEE Math Topics-Upper Level

  There are more topics than you may think on the ISEE Mathematics Achievement Test and the ISEE Quantitative Reasoning Test Make sure your child has a firm foundation in these math 8 topics 1. Grouping like terms with variables and exponents 2. Absolute value equations 3. Absolute value inequalities 4. Mean median mode 5. Factor[…]

Improve your math skills at any age -Follow these 4 tips to get better at math!

  1. Number connections-start to notice the relationships between #s. Even in a phone number. For example, 201.816.0248 In the last 4 digits, 2*4=8. ; In the first 2 digits 2*1=2. This may seem silly, but starting to keep more numbers in your head will help your brain get in a math mindset. 2. Estimation-For those who think[…]

What’s wrong with Early Decision 2?

Over the past week, thousands of high schoolers received early decision one (ED 1) announcements. Those who did not gain admission will have the option to choose another college for Early Decision Two (ED 2). While ED2 might seem like a second chance to pick a favorite school and boost chances of admissions, here is why this policy[…]

How to Pick the Best College For Your Child?

  1. Do not think too much about environment-Many parents are overly concerned about the right environment. Keep in mind that most schools are big enough that every child can find his or her way. 2. Prioritize academics, course offerings, and statistics. Most schools publish statistics on average standardized test scores as well as admissions to future institutions.[…]

Words of the Week!

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Percent Practice!

Suppose a certain item used to sell for seventy-five cents a pound, you see that it’s been marked up to eighty-one cents a pound. What is the percent increase? What is 35% of 80? 45% of what is 9? What percent of 20 is 30? Find 45% of 125. The number 5.23 is what percent[…]

Percent Markup Practice

A computer software retailer used a markup rate of 40%. Find the selling price of a computer game that cost the retailer $25. A golf shop pays its wholesaler $40 for a certain club, and then sells it to a golfer for $75. What is the markup rate? A shoe store uses a 40% markup[…]