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Why Students Keep Making the Same SAT® and ACT® Mistakes

Learn why students keep making the same SAT® and ACT® mistakes, even after reviewing corrections, and how tutors can help those corrections stick.

Matt McCorkleJuly 14, 2026mistakes, Learning Gaps, Learning Gap, Learning Goals, problem-solving, Academic Skills, skill building, Supporting Clients, Supporting Students, Test-Prep Support, Answer Choices, Trap Answers, Trick Answers

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Test Prep Students

Help your students set New Year’s academic and test-prep goals that actually stick. Practical resolution ideas, accountability strategies, and tutor-friendly ways to build momentum.

Matt McCorkleJanuary 13, 2026New Year, Test Prep in the New Year, New Year's Resolutions, Goal Setting, Learning Goals, Academic Goals, Test-Prep Goals, Motivating Students

ADHD and Test Prep: How to Create Structure That Works

Learn how to create flexible, ADHD-friendly ACT® and SAT® prep plans that improve focus, consistency, and student confidence.

Poor Study Habits & How to Fix Them Immediately: A Guide for Test-Prep Tutors

Help your students replace poor study habits with effective strategies that build lasting learning habits and stronger ACT®/SAT® scores.

Get Back on Course: Rebuilding SAT®/ACT® Skills After Summer Slide

Combat summer slide with diagnostic tests! Discover how to identify learning gaps and implement focused micro-lessons to help your clients regain their previously-mastered skills.

Matt McCorkleAugust 12, 2025Summer Slide, Skill Regression, Academic Skills, Fall Test Prep, Back to School, Summer Prep, Diagnostic Tests, Practice SAT® Tests, Practice ACT® Tests, Practice Tests, Learning Goals, Learning Gaps, Tutoring Sessions, Study Sessions

How to Identify and Fill Knowledge Gaps During Tutoring Sessions

Learn how to assess and address knowledge gaps to ensure your clients receive personalized support to strengthen their foundation for successful learning.

Matt McCorkleOctober 30, 2024Learning Gap, Knowledge Gap, learning differences, Learning Goals, Academic Skills, Academic Goals, Academic Confidence, Academic Growth, Academic Performance, Supporting Students, Supporting Clients, Tutoring Support, Test-Prep Support

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