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SAT Prep Starts Earlier Than Most Families Think

Many families assume SAT prep begins a few months before the test. In reality, the strongest preparation often starts much earlier. The traditional model of an October PSAT and a March SAT does not work for most students anymore. With extra-curricular activities, rigorous courses, and early ...

 

2026 1st-5th Grade Summer Reading Challenge

AJ Tutoring 2026 1st-5th Grade Summer Reading Challenge Summer is here! Now is a wonderful time to relax, recharge, and get reading. We're launching the AJ Tutoring Summer Reading Challenge for 1st - 5th grade students to encourage strong reading habits over the summer. The challenge is ...

 

Why Summer Is the Best Time to Build Study Skills

Summer gives students something the school year rarely does: breathing room. Without nightly homework and packed schedules, students can focus on the habits that actually make school easier. While many families take an academic break during the summer, it is truly the most valuable time to build ...

 

UC STEM Professors Are Asking UC to Bring Back the SAT. They’re Right.

Let’s start with the obvious: AJ Tutoring is not neutral on this topic. We help students prepare for the SAT and ACT, and we believe these tests, when used thoughtfully, can play a valuable role in college admissions. But our support for reinstating testing at the University of California is ...

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