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Weekly Options for Test Preparation

By Courtney H. | 5/14/2012 10:21 AM CST |

We still have another round of tests coming up, and it’s not too late to get some help preparing for whatever test you or your student are going to take. I have various options available in the coming weeks, both private sessions and group sessions. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for full information.

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Summer Programs

By Courtney H. | 5/14/2012 10:10 AM CST |

Now is the time to plan for Summer Tutoring. I will be offering a full schedule of tutoring for the summer, including some interesting group sessions and summer programs. Call for more information!

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Standardized Exams - Tip 4

By Keith T. | 5/11/2012 9:36 AM CST |

This post is for most if not all standardized exams.

The number one issue I see with the majority of students who are preparing for these major and critical exams is that they do not spend enough time prepping.

For example, obtaining a tutor a week or even three weeks before the test date is probably not going to do much to increase your scores, especially if you are meeting up with a tutor for only an hour or two per session, given your current score (pre-test).

Here's my take. If you know that you will take one of these major exams (All High School AP exams included), please start months...

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If You Need Math Tutoring, Act Now To Get Back On Track

By Kenneth S. | 5/3/2012 1:07 PM CST |

I invite all students who are faltering in Mathematics, from Algebra through Calculus, to get help as soon as possible.

The right kind of skilled help, which gives you INSIGHT and thus understanding, can build your confidence and raise your level of achievement. That's what you want to do--because those who do not address these issues usually experience disappointment and failure, and the effects of failure have a significant impact on your life, such as lowering self-esteem and interfering with your plans for college and career.

That's why I tutor--to help you. All of my customers experience...

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SAT This Saturday May 5th

By Courtney H. | 4/30/2012 11:13 AM CST |

There is an SAT test this Saturday. Are you ready for it? Get in some last-minute prep. Contact me today!

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Success vs. Stress, including Fear of Failure and Memory Problems

By Paul C. | 4/24/2012 7:27 AM CST |

A few keys to success in school (for people with or without A.D.D.):

We need to concentrate on taking notes in classes, and possibly use a digital recorder to record some classes. (That makes a tremendous difference for many of my A.D.D. students, because they can "go back and listen" to things they missed when distractions occurred.) Examples of distractions include when other students are moving or making noises, worries or concerns**, being hungry, needing to go to the restroom, looking for a pen or pencil, or needing to sharpen a pencil, etc. There are many sources of distractions. Even...

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Taking the SAT

By Kathryn S. | 4/21/2012 2:27 PM CST |

When prepping my students for the SAT, I use Up Your Score: The Underground Guide to the SAT. It's written by 5 college kids, all of whom aced the SAT. They're absolutely hilarious! In re-reading their book, I learned the following helpful techniques. These techniques helped me get my 2200 when I was in high school, and they've helped my students get the scores they want.

1. Always guess. The Educational Testing Service (or Evil Testing Serpent) makes guessing SEEM like a bad idea because you get -1/4 point if you get a question wrong. BUT: If you were to guess randomly, you would get...

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Proactive vs. Reactive - Plan for Fall -- Use Summer wisely

By John O. | 3/12/2012 9:01 AM CST |

It's important to plan ahead - "get ahead of the game" whether planning for SAT/ACT or planning for this coming Fall, 2012.

Most parents and students wait till they get an "unexpected bad grade" - then REACT. A tutor can help things turnaround at that point - but what about your other classes - do you ignore those to catch up? This is not a good situation. Pressure packed. If this happens to be the semester they are preparing and taking the SAT or ACT, or they have to prepare to take an AP exam - even more pressure.

I am thinking primarily in terms of math/science. If your student...

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SOH CAH TOA

By John M. | 3/6/2012 10:49 AM CST |

SOH CAH TOA

When working with Right Triangles in any Math and Science subject, especially Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry, and Physics, many problems can be solved by remembering this Memory Jogger:

Indian Chief SOH CAH TOA (sounds like soowcaahtowaah)

Angle = A

Sine A = Opposite/Hypotenuse

Cosine A = Adjacent/Hypotenuse

Tangent A = Opposite/Adjacent

You can use these formulas to calculate and find missing angles or sides to solve various problems.

Please contact me to help your student achieve the best grades possible in Math and Science.

As a Chemical Engineer, I work on...

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"D'oh!": On how to avoid careless errors in the Math Section.

By Sid F. | 2/29/2012 1:10 AM CST |

One question I'm often asked about SAT I Math test results is: "Why did my son/daughter miss so many easy questions and get the majority of hard questions right?" For me, this was the most difficult obstacle to overcome when it came to peak performance on test day. After drilling countless practice problems and tests, it is a natural inclination to race through the first "easy" math questions and spend more time on the "hard" ones. The blame is often assigned to "careless errors"--as if students didn't care enough to go back and check the answers. Sometimes dyslexia or ADD/ADHD is blamed. In...

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