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WORD OF THE DAY: Empirical

WORD OF THE DAY: Empirical (Em-peer-ih-kul): (adj) derived from experiment or observation. #WordOfTheDay #SAT #ACT #WOTD #Vocab

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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Failure is success if we learn…

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Failure is success if we learn from it.” ~Malcolm Forbes #quote

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Test Taking Tips

Whether you’re a high school student or a student in grades 3 – 8, that is required to take a federally mandated standardized test, the anxiety and stress associated with the pressure of taking a test can be overwhelming. The … Continue reading →

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Which Should I Take, the ACT or the SAT?

Both, the ACT and the SAT, are standardized college entrance exams intended to test students’ readiness for college, and both of them are practically accepted by all four-year universities and colleges in the United States. They also happen to be … Continue reading →

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American Council on #Education Recommends 5 #MOOCs…

American Council on #Education Recommends 5 #MOOCs for Credit…chronicle.com/article/Americ… #College

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5 easy steps that our most successful students take to get the most out of their tutoring experience

With these simple 5 easy steps, our students have been able to maximize their tutoring experience! (1) Form a Plan & Stick to It Together we formulate a plan and determine how much and how often tutoring is needed to … Continue reading →

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Private, Personalized, In-Home Tutors Are Best Way To Learn

Study: Private Tutors Are Best A recent study conducted by Northwestern University and the University of Chicago has found that private, in-home tutors are the most proven, effective way to learn. The study compared students in a classroom, small groups … Continue reading →

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2012 ACT Report States 60% of U.S. Students Aren’t College-Ready

Recently ACT released its edition of The Condition of College & Career Readiness report based on information collected from 2012 high school graduates taking the ACT college and career readiness exam. A record breaking number of students, more than half … Continue reading →

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Grad School Application Checklist: 1 Month Out…h…

Grad School Application Checklist: 1 Month Out…usnews.com/education/blog… #education #gradschool

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WORD OF THE DAY: Virulent

WORD OF THE DAY: Virulent (Vihr-yuh-lehnt): (adj) highly infectious, malignant, or poisonous. #WordOfTheDay #SAT #ACT #WOTD #Vocab

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5 Reasons Why You Probably Shouldn’t Go to Medical…

5 Reasons Why You Probably Shouldn’t Go to Medical School…huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/bria… #medschool #premed #education

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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “In order to succeed, your desir…

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” ~Bill Cosby #quote

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10 Resources For Getting Students Interested In #R…

10 Resources For Getting Students Interested In #Reading …edudemic.com/2013/02/gettin… #education #elementary

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College Board markets midweek #SAT testing to scho…

College Board markets midweek #SAT testing to schools…m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-s… #testprep #education #highschool

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WORD OF THE DAY: Acerbic

WORD OF THE DAY: Acerbic (Uh-sur-bik): (adj) sour tasting; harsh temper. #WordOfTheDay #SAT #ACT #WOTD #Vocab

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