Questions on the SAT and ACT look like they’re floating in abstract space, but in fact, they are carefully constructed by test makers and educators to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the student.
Ian Siegel
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Tackling the Grammar Section on the SAT
The SAT Essay isn’t required — so why bother?
Do I want my SAT Saturday to be any longer than necessary? The answer is probably no. Do I want $15 and 50 minutes of my time to keep me from getting accepted at my dream school? We probably don’t even have to ask that one.
I just got my PSAT score…now what?
In October, sophomores and juniors around the country took the PSAT.
What is Academic Coaching?
Maybe your child isn’t meant to be an engineer — but a bad grade on their last precalculus test could be due to a lack of organization, not a conceptual inability.
SAT and ACT Test Prep – When Should You Start?
The process of test prep is often a subject clouded in uncertainty for many families that come into our office. Questions range from which test to take to what score to shoot for. Of course, the most pressing question that should be answered is, when should we start?
Streamline Tutors Launches The Streamline 60 Video Series
Hi there! We at Streamline Tutors are celebrating the opening of our new location in beautiful Roland Park and the launch of our new video series, The Streamline 60.
Early Admission: A Strategic Move to Consider
Deciding whether or not to apply for early admissions can be challenging. Should you commit to a single school through Early Decision?
Why The New August SAT Test Date Is Awesome
For decades, the SAT has only offered testing dates during the traditional school year — October, November, December, January, March, May, and June. But starting this year, the SAT will be replacing its unpopular January test date with one in August.
Secret Weapon for Dramatically Improving SAT or ACT Scores
When we hear the term “test prep,” we often imagine students studying beefy textbooks or signing up for an SAT class that typically lasts two months.
