What is Resilience?Resilience is like being a human rubber band—when life stretches you, throws challenges at you, or knocks you down, you don’t snap or break. You bounce back! It’s the ability to recover from tough situations, including things like test anxiety or SAT anxiety. Resilience doesn’t mean you never struggle; it means you get … Read more
Here’s a masterpiece video by yours truly… When SAT Math problems involve variables in the denominator, things can look a little intimidating at first. But once you learn how to clear the denominator, rearrange the equation, and simplify, these problems become much more manageable. Sometimes, you’ll even end up with a quadratic equation that you’ll … Read more
As a tutor, one of the questions I get asked by parents like clockwork is, “When should my child take the SAT for the first time?” I get it—timing is everything when it comes to something as big (and potentially stressful) as the SAT. After all, this test is kind of a big deal in … Read more
Wait, hold on, look at this… FUN, right?! Margin of error might sound like something only scientists or pollsters care about, but it pops up in SAT Math problems too! The good news? It’s not as complicated as it sounds. These problems are usually pretty simple: you’re given the results of a survey, an estimated … Read more
Ever had one of those moments where your emotions are just running wild? Whether it’s stress, test anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed about the SAT, emotions can sometimes feel like they’ve got a mind of their own. But what if I told you there’s a fun little trick to get those emotions back under control—like spinning … Read more
Sup! Check THIS video out! Let’s face it: the SAT Math section can feel like a bit of a puzzle, especially when test anxiety kicks in. But guess what? When it comes to two-way table probability questions, you’ve got this! These problems aren’t as tricky as they sound, and once you get the hang of … Read more
The SAT Math section can feel like a beast, especially with test anxiety trying to mess with your confidence. But don’t worry—there are plenty of test-taking strategies that will help you stay calm, stay focused, and score big. And with the new Digital SAT, you’ve got a secret weapon right at your fingertips: the Desmos … Read more
Wait, guess what? Check THIS video out… Linear model problems are the SAT’s way of throwing real-world situations at you and asking you to turn them into a math problem. Don’t worry, though! They might sound fancy, but these problems are actually just word problems that can be solved using a basic linear equation. Once … Read more
What is Positive Thinking?Alright, picture this: Positive thinking is like wearing invisible glasses that make everything look a little brighter, even when you’re staring down a tough test or the dreaded SAT. It’s not about pretending life is all sunshine and rainbows (because we know that’s not always true). Instead, it’s about focusing on the … Read more
Wait, hold on… Check THIS video out! Let’s talk triangles! These three-sided shapes pop up all the time on the SAT Math section, and the good news is, they come with a built-in trick: no matter what kind of triangle you’re dealing with—big, small, right, isosceles, or even a weird one—the angles will always add … Read more