Posts by Matt McCorkle
The Early Decision Lawsuit: What It Means for Students Applying This Fall
The Early Decision Lawsuit: What It Means for Students Applying This Fall

A new lawsuit filed against 32 top colleges, the Common App, and Scoir targets Early Decision admissions. Learn what it means for students applying to colleges this fall—and how to guide your clients through Early Decision uncertainty.

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Matt McCorkleCollege News, Early Decision (ED), Early Decision Commitment, Early Action (EA), Regular Decision (RD), College Decision, College Selection, College Acceptance, College Fit, College Applications, College Planning, College, College Admissions, Academic Fit, Advice for Clients
Get Back on Course: Rebuilding SAT®/ACT® Skills After Summer Slide
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.

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Matt McCorkleSummer 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
Top 10 Most Common Distractor Answer Choices on the SAT® Reading & Writing Test: Part 2
Top 10 Most Common Distractor Answer Choices on the SAT® Reading & Writing Test: Part 2

Part 2 explores 5 more tricky distractor answer types, this time in SAT® Writing questions. Discover how to help students avoid traps involving redundancy, modifiers, transitions, and other common grammar pitfalls.

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Matt McCorkleAnswer Choices, Trick Answers, Trap Answers, Distractors, Distractor Answer Choices, SAT® Prep, SAT® Writing, SAT® Reading, SAT® Reading and Writing, DSAT® Reading and Writing, Test Prep
Top 10 Most Common Distractor Answer Choices on the SAT® Reading & Writing Test: Part 1
Top 10 Most Common Distractor Answer Choices on the SAT® Reading & Writing Test: Part 1

Part 1 of this two-part series breaks down the first 5 of the most deceptive distractor answer types on the SAT® Reading & Writing Test—especially in Reading-focused questions. Learn how to spot traps that use familiar wording, extreme language, and more.

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Matt McCorkleTrap Answers, Distractors, Distractor Answers, Answer Choices, SAT®, SAT® Reading and Writing, SAT® Reading, SAT® Writing, DSAT® Reading and Writing, SAT® Prep
Fall SAT®/ACT® Test Prep: Social Media Marketing Blueprint for Tutors
Fall SAT®/ACT® Test Prep: Social Media Marketing Blueprint for Tutors

Fill your Fall SAT®/ACT® test-prep rosters with this step-by-step social-media blueprint—Instagram Stories, Facebook Events & TikTok tips to drive sign-ups fast.

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Matt McCorkleSocial Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Test Prep, Marketing Tutoring, Test Prep Marketing, Fall Test Prep, Fall Marketing Campaign, Marketing Campaign, Marketing Strategies, Marketing ACT® Prep, Marketing SAT® Prep, Marketing Events, marketing tools for tutors, Marketing both SAT® and ACT®, marketing tools for tutoring companies, Small Business Marketing
How ACT’s AI Advisor Simplifies College Search & Fit for Your Students
How ACT’s AI Advisor Simplifies College Search & Fit for Your Students

Discover how ACT's AI Advisor simplifies college search! Students get personalized school recommendations based on their GPA, ACT® score, academic goals, learning needs, and personal preferences.

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Matt McCorkleACT's AI Advisor, ACT, AI, College Planning, College Search, College Selection, College-Bound Students, Resources for Students, Free Tools for Students, College Fit, Reach Schools, Safety Schools, Target Schools, ACT® Scores, GPA