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.

ACT & SAT Calculator Tips

Standardized college admissions exams allow students to use a calculator on the math portion—read on for ACT calculator tips and SAT calculator tips you can use on your upcoming test! ACT & SAT Calculator Policies The ACT and SAT both have strict calculator policies to ensure that every student has a fair experience taking the [...]

By |2026-10-06T10:01:32-05:00October 6th, 2026|ACT Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

Halloween Books to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

The fall semester is in full swing, the cold weather is (slowly) approaching, and Halloween is right around the corner! There's no better way to embrace this spooky season while improving your reading skills than by reading a scary novel. Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, partial to science fiction, or a fan [...]

By |2026-10-05T10:00:09-05:00October 5th, 2026|English, Holidays|

ISEE Reading Comprehension Strategies

Overall, students tend to feel like they perform the best on the ISEE Reading Comprehension section. Those who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, generally [...]

ISEE Quantitative Reasoning Strategies

The ISEE Quantitative Reasoning section is often considered the most difficult part of the test. Those who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, generally pronounced [...]

ISEE Verbal Reasoning Strategies

The ISEE Verbal Reasoning test is the first of four sections in this private school admissions exam. Students who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, [...]

How to Get Motivated for Standardized Tests

If exam season is on your horizon, you may be wondering how to self-motivate for your study sessions—these test-taking motivation tips are sure to help!  The Importance of Self-Motivation As described in a study comparing educational motivation between high schoolers and undergraduate students, “Meaningful learning is characterized by a student’s emotional involvement,” (Davidovitch & [...]

By |2026-09-16T15:05:04-05:00September 12th, 2026|ACT Test Prep, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

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? [...]

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