AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

Home / Test Prep Tips
 

What Are Study Skills? Don’t You Just Do It?

Testing Study Tips A question I hear almost every day is “how do I get my kid to do better on tests?” and that is a very loaded question! There are several factors that go into test taking and the biggest factor is how effectively did your student study for that test? Not how MUCH did they ...

 

Preparing for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT as a Sophomore

As a test prep tutor, I work with many juniors every year, and as an academic history and English tutor, I work with many sophomores. Many of my sophomore students and their parents have heard from friends and elder siblings that junior year is hectic, so they understandably want to get started ...

 

How to Excel on Final Exams

By now, the fall semester is nearing its end at Bay Area schools.  Many students have received grades on major tests or projects, and finals are just around the corner!  Whether your student is a freshman looking to start high school with great grades or a senior concerned about GPA for the ...

 

5 Reasons You Should Consider Taking the ACT!

Why take the ACT? 1. Study for Both SAT and ACT:  Most students we work with take both the SAT and ACT because of the content overlap between the two tests. By learning the grammar rules and math strategies for the SAT, you’ve also learned them for the ACT.  As a contrast, the ...

Let's discuss your student's academic tutoring, test prep, or college counseling needs!

Our test prep, academic tutoring, and college admissions counseling professionals are here to help you navigate the test taking maze, share our experience with your local school, and inspire your student.

Tutor Headshot
Up Arrow IconBack to Top