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If “factors that matter most in college admissions” were the question posed to contestants on “Family Feud,” surely the top answer would be “high school transcript.” Scan the websites of any selective college and you’ll see that colleges care deeply about the combination of grades and rigor of courses. Plenty of research at the national […]
Every year, millions of high school students take the SAT in order to boost their chance of landing an acceptance at their dream school. However, there are several misconceptions about the importance of an applicant’s SAT score in the context of their overall application. Naturally, students often wonder: What is a “good” SAT score? In […]
On January 25, the College Board announced a series of changes to the SAT under the headline that proclaimed, “Digital SAT Brings Student-Friendly Changes to the Test Experience.” Among the “student-friendly” changes are the following: A SIGN OF THE TIMES In one sense, this transition to digital makes sense and from a purely logistical standpoint, […]
For many high school students, the season for standardized testing is already in full swing. While many tests were cancelled last year, the SAT and ACT have generally been going forward as planned this year. As you prepare to take these tests, we have a few top tips for you to keep in mind. TOP […]
Post by: Jonathan Kao, TTA Tutor Want to be a more confident student in and out of the classroom? Academic tutoring helps boost a student’s confidence by deepening subject comprehension and hastens all-around improvements in learning (and life) skills like focus, perseverance, independence and troubleshooting. But, a word of warning –ensure your tutoring is ‘proactive’ […]
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