When most people consider local test-prep options, several tutoring methods come to mind: in-person tutoring at a local library or in-home tutoring at the dining room table; but there is another option that can be just as effective by virtue of its versatility: online tutoring.
Read MoreIn honor of the return of NFL Football, check out my Top 5 NFL Pet Peeves. Some of these pet peeves are directly related to test prep. Some are a bit more of a stretch. Either way, I think you'll find them enjoyable (or super irritating, depending on how your mind works).
Read MoreAs a test-prep professional, booking live presentations through local schools can be a great way to promote your business and reach new clients. But, in some cases, this is easier said than done.
Read MoreThere are few things nerdier than a deep-dive into calculators, but bear with me! A calculator can actually have a profound impact, negative or positive, on how a student does on the SAT® or ACT®.
Read MoreA new ad campaign from Geico's creative team is an excellent tool for teaching students about the process of elimination on the SAT® Critical Reading. No, seriously.
Read MoreLife hacks are all the rage. Whether it’s turning your hoodie into a feedbag, repurposing pool noodles, or reutilizing common kitchen gadgets—people are always looking for a good life hack!
Read MoreWhen it comes to your test-prep business, it's easy to get stuck aimlessly following traffic. The key to reaching your destination is to know your lane, plan your own path, and make the right moves to get out of the congestion caused by your competitors in the test-prep space.
Read MoreA standout college application demonstrates as much success and accomplishment outside of the classroom as inside. With so many extracurricular options, students can easily become overwhelmed and miss out on great chances to build their resume.
Read MoreThe folks at ACT® have just re-released Practice Test 1572C-PRE as the 2017-2018 Practice ACT® test. What is going on at ACT®?!
Read MoreHow can students position themselves to be part of the select few who receive a fat acceptance envelope instead of a flimsy one filled with disappointment? It’s actually less complicated than you might think.
Read MoreFollowing up with clients is vitally important for building and promoting your test-prep business. Here’s our advice on how to maximize your efforts.
Read MoreAfter months of helping your students prepare for the test, take the test, and celebrate their scores, the tutor-client relationship often ends abruptly. So, when and how should you follow up with your clients post-test day?
Read MoreWith summer tutoring sessions underway, a few simple, purposeful changes to your students’ study space can make a huge impact on the quality of their test-prep experience!
Read MoreWhy should you, an Expert Test-Prep Tutor, care what your clients think of your tutoring? You’re the EXPERT! The Seinfeld Paradox helps us explain exactly why!
Read MoreIn our latest FREE Ebook, The Illustrated Test Day Checklist for ACT® & SAT® Students, is a collection of important information for you to share with your students—all in one, handy illustrated resource!
Read MoreAs college admissions consultants, what are you getting in return for test-prep referrals? And what exactly are you giving up by referring students to test- prep specialists?
Read MoreSpoiler Alert: the “revised and updated” Official ACT® Prep Guide contains 3 full-length practice tests—the VERY SAME TESTS as the previous edition!
Read MoreThe ability to prioritize how time during and between sessions is used can make a huge impact!
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