5 Tips for the Hardest SAT Questions

Follow these 5 math tips to tackle even the hardest questions! 1. Just start working. Even if you have no idea how to solve the problem, start working it out. Write down all the information you know and draw a picture if applicable. Things might start to click as you work through the problem and you[…]

5 Habits of the Best Test Takers

5 Habits of the Best Test Takers   1. Absolute Focus. No distracting thoughts, No ticks or movements. Being physically focused helps your mental concentration. 2. Practiced Methods. Stick to your tricks. If you have learned to do a reading section in a certain way, then stick to that on the real test. 3.  No[…]

5 Tips for Back to School Success

5 Tips for Back to School Success 1. Start early. Make sure all summer reading is complete so your child does not start the year behind.2. Make a plan. Talk with your child and together make a nightly schedule for homework, sports, and family time.3. Integration. Reach out to your child’s teachers, advisers, and administrative[…]

5 Math Tips to raise your score on the SAT & ACT

Follow these 5 math tips to improve your score! 1. Don’t get stuck on one problem. If you notice you are wasting too much time on one problem, mark it and skip it. Come back to the problem when you have extra time at the end. All questions weigh the same amount so try to figure[…]

5 Tips to Jump Start Studying-GRE and GMAT

Every year, I have the opportunity to work with adult students who are going back to school for a Master’s Program or MBA. Taking the GRE or GMAT as an adult can be a daunting task, especially for those who have been out of school for 5+ years. Follow these 5 Tips to Jump Start[…]

5 Tips for Standardized Math Tests-SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT

Follow these math tips to improve your score and become a better test taker! 1. Know what you are looking for. Questions may seem simple, but many have a twist at the end that can make you choose the wrong answer. For example, the question may be asking for x + 5, not just x.[…]

Hey Bergen County!

Something is happening in Bergen County! Students are reaching new levels of academic achievement. TSG tutoring for the SAT and ACT tests is helping students to soar to new heights and to explore college options they never thought possible. Our SAT and ACT tutoring in Bergen County, NJ provides a highly tailored curriculum to each[…]

The Benefits of Mock Testing

The real thing is never the same as a practice test. That may be true, but taking a mock test at our learning center in Englewood Cliffs, NJ will help you to see what parts of the SAT and ACT you still need help with. At TSG, we spend a lot of time thinking about[…]