About Sara Fetahagic

Sara holds a BA in English and Linguistics from The University of Texas at Austin. A native Houstonian, she began writing for Piqosity in 2021.

ISEE Test Dates: How to Choose Your Test Date & Location

If you’re planning to take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination), you'll want to pick ISEE test dates and locations that are convenient for you. Especially for first-time ISEE test-takers, this process can be very involved; an added pressure is that spaces often fill up quickly. Set yourself on a low-stress path to ISEE [...]

PSAT Tips—Quick Tips for Success on the PSAT

We’ve put together the following PSAT tips to help you prepare for this unique exam that helps you prepare for the SAT—and potentially earn scholarship money! The PSAT, more formally referred to as the Pre-SAT or the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a standardized test that students commonly take the first [...]

By |2026-09-08T11:30:27-05:00September 8th, 2026|SAT Test Prep|

How to Motivate Students for Standardized Tests

Parents and teachers who are concerned with how to motivate students for standardized tests feel the truth behind the old cliché: “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” So, how can you convince your students that it’s worth their time and energy to prepare strategically for standardized tests? [...]

Books to Read for SAT and ACT Test Prep

The best way to prepare for any standardized test’s reading section is to read often—these books to read for SAT and ACT prep will help you improve the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills you’ll be tested on! While the SAT and ACT approach ELA questions in different ways, they both assess students’ reading comprehension, [...]

By |2026-09-02T13:30:49-05:00September 2nd, 2026|ACT Test Prep, English, SAT Test Prep|

FAFSA Changes: What’s New This Year? 

The FAFSA changes every year, sometimes in significant ways (as it did during COVID) and sometimes in negligible ways. To ensure that you have accurate expectations about the federal student aid application process, remember to check annually whether there are any FAFSA changes before applying on behalf of yourself or [...]

By |2026-09-02T09:30:05-05:00September 2nd, 2026|College Resources|

How to Teach an ACT or SAT Test Prep Class

All too frequently, high school teachers who don’t have test prep experience find themselves suddenly tasked with teaching a standardized test prep course. This can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if it’s been a while since you had to take the ACT or SAT. Taking into consideration the position of these teachers, Piqosity wanted [...]

By |2026-08-31T09:01:24-05:00August 31st, 2026|ACT Test Prep, Favorites, SAT Test Prep, Teachers & Tutors|

Back to School Books for All Grade Levels

If you’re looking for a read to help you (or your students) ease into this new school year, you’re sure to find the right story among these back to school books! Consistently reading is one of the best ways to improve essential ELA skills. The books in this collection were selected because of their [...]

By |2026-08-18T10:00:18-05:00August 18th, 2026|English|

The Best OER Materials for K-12 Teachers

Open Educational Resources, OER for short, have been gaining popularity in the academic community for several years due to the benefits they bring to educators and classrooms of all levels, but especially to underfunded schools and classes. In short: Open Educational Resources are copyright-free educational materials that are entirely free to use and edit. [...]

By |2026-08-17T09:00:30-05:00August 17th, 2026|English, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

Which Test to Take: The ACT or the SAT?

If you’re a junior starting to think about college applications, you may be wondering, “Should I take the ACT or SAT?” Especially since many universities are starting to retract test-optional policies, you’ll need one of these test scores for your college applications—but which do you take? Generally, it’s a good idea to take both [...]

By |2026-08-12T10:00:24-05:00August 12th, 2026|ACT Test Prep, SAT Test Prep|
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