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 & [...]
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, [...]
Your scores on the preliminary SAT aren’t sent to colleges, so you may wonder: does the PSAT matter? Developed as a preview of the SAT to come in Juniors’ spring semester, the PSAT (or “Pre-SAT”) is a standardized test created for high school students to familiarize themselves with the SAT ahead of the real [...]
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 [...]
Parents and teachers who are struggling 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 fully and strategically for [...]
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, [...]
If you expect to take the ACT this upcoming school year, start planning how to study for the ACT. The key to impactful ACT test prep is taking practice tests and studying topics based on your strengths and weaknesses. Read on for a guide to studying for the ACT in a consistent and structured [...]
If you want to exercise your math skills but aren't up for simple math practice, consider making math fun with a math-related hobby! Staying on top of your math practice can be hard if you don’t find it interesting. From puzzles to crafts, so many fun activities involve mathematics. Take up one of these [...]
As we're getting accustomed to the beginning of 2025, we have another new beginning just around the corner—Chinese New Year! On Wednesday, January 29th, we bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and welcome the Year of the Snake, symbolizing reflection and personal transformation. This widely-celebrated holiday begins on the first new moon [...]
The 98,995 Michigan students who took the SAT in 2024 earned an average composite score of 945 out of 1600. For comparison, test-takers in 2023 earned a slightly higher mean composite of 958. Michigan's mean composite score trails behind the national average composite of 1024 (down from 1028 in 2023). (Top image caption: the [...]
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