In no way should you NOT watch this: MASTERPIECE. Angles can seem tricky at first, but once you understand the rules behind them, they’re surprisingly straightforward. Two key angle concepts that pop up on the SAT are linear pairs and vertical angles. Knowing how to solve these problems step by step can help you tackle … Read more
As a tutor, I get a lot of questions about the SAT, and one of the most common is, “How is the SAT scored?” It’s a great question because understanding how the scoring works can help your child approach the test with a clearer strategy and less stress. Whether your child is aiming to improve … Read more
Sup! Check this out! Fun. Percent problems are like the Swiss Army knife of math—they show up everywhere, including the SAT. The good news is that these problems follow the same basic formula, no matter how they’re dressed up. Whether you’re asked to find the percent, the part, or the whole, you’ve got this! Even … Read more
What is Adaptability?Adaptability is like being a mental gymnast—it’s the ability to adjust your plans, attitude, or approach when life throws something unexpected your way. Instead of freaking out when things don’t go as planned, adaptability helps you say, “Okay, Plan A didn’t work. Let’s try Plan B… or maybe Plan Z!” This mindset is … Read more
Yeah yeah, I know, but check THIS out… UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME ON A LEVEL NOT YET SEEN. Proportions might sound fancy, but they’re just equal fractions in disguise. The SAT loves to spice things up by putting a variable, like x, in both fractions, and then sneaking in a constant, like k, on the right side. … Read more
As a tutor, one of the common questions I hear from parents is, “Can my child send their SAT scores to colleges automatically?” The answer is yes—but it’s important to understand how it works and whether it’s the right approach for your child. Sending scores can streamline the college application process, but it also requires … Read more
Wait, hold on…watch THIS: Unbelievably awesome. Word problems might feel like a sneaky way to test math, but they’re really just puzzles waiting to be cracked. The key is translating the words into math. Once you know how to do that, you’ll see that word problems aren’t so scary—even when test anxiety or SAT anxiety … Read more
We’ve all been there: your heart’s racing, your palms are sweaty, and your brain feels like it’s forgotten everything you studied for the SAT. Test anxiety is real, and it can make even the most prepared students feel like they’re spiraling. But don’t worry—there are two surprisingly simple techniques that can help calm your nerves … Read more
Hey! Check this out… WILD. When the SAT asks you about mean, median, or mode, it’s just testing your ability to handle basic math concepts—ones you’ve probably been using without realizing it. But when test anxiety or SAT anxiety starts to whisper, “This is harder than it looks,” don’t fall for it! These are some … Read more
One of the first steps to tackling the SAT is simply getting your child registered. While this process is fairly straightforward, it can feel like one more thing to juggle in the busy college admissions journey. As your tutor, I’m here to guide you through the steps and make it as stress-free as possible. Let’s … Read more