Are you getting ready to apply for college and want to make sure you have the best SAT score possible? If you’re a high school student looking to maximize your SAT score, the good news is that there are plenty of online SAT prep services out there to help you prepare. What is the SAT? The SAT is a critical part of the application process for many aspiring college grads. Many colleges and universities use this high-stakes test to determine whether or not to admit a prospective student. Th

Getting ready to take the AP English Language and Composition exam? Check out these study tips from Olympia, WA tutor Tali H...   The AP English Language and Composition exam is just over three hours, encompassing a 55-question 60-minute multiple-choice section (45% of total score) and a 135-minute time period to write three essays (55% of total score). The more complicated part of the test, the essays, is what I’ll be focusing on in this article. However, in regard to the multi

Kids who love to write may be off and running once the pen hits their hand, but other children might not feel comfortable writing unless given a few creative writing prompts. Creative prompts encourage imagination and provide a jumping off point for journal entries and stories. Even children who love to write may find it easier to work from a prompt because it gives them an area of focus - and it's fun! As a parent, one of the best ways to encourage your child's love of the written word is to pr

The global workplace has made communicators of us all. Irrespective of field, job level, experience, or knowing everything there is to know about getting your job done, having only specialized knowledge will not take you very far in the long run – you need to be a competent professional communicator too. While corporate communication consists of verbal, listening, and written skills, the latter tops the list as rudimentary for most jobs. Good grammar and writing skills are more than just an a

As the parent or guardian of young minds, we are often guilty of worrying if we are doing the best for our children. It isn’t difficult today to understand why. It’s evident that the needs of tomorrow can be totally unknown to us today, and we want our children to have all of the advantages. One of those big decisions can be whether to go for one-on-one tutoring for your child, in any subject, but especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Many factors weigh in wh

Do you have a big class presentation or speech coming up? Learn how to make it memorable with these presentation tips from online tutor Carrie M...   You've been asked to give a presentation in front of your class. It's a daunting task, but don't worry!  No matter how great your ideas are, you won't get far if you can't present them effectively. Whether you're giving a TED talk, a business presentation, or simply pitching an idea to a friend, being able to present your ideas in a

FatCamera / E+ / Getty Images If you need to take an AP Calculus exam, it’s important to arm yourself with the right knowledge and resources. Working with a tutor who is experienced in AP Calculus can give you an edge and build your confidence so that you can do your best on the test. Before beginning a tutoring program for this advanced course, here are seven questions to ask yourself! 1. What are my goals? Before deciding to work with a tutor for AP Calculus, it is important to ask

Getting ready to take the AP World History Exam? Brush up on these study tips from Olympia, WA tutor Tali H...   Lucky for you, the AP World History Exam tends to be one of the easier AP tests. It’s just over three hours long with two sections that are weighted equally: a 55-minute 70-question-multiple-choice section and a 130-minute free-response section. (Learn more about the test here.) Regardless of your intellectual capabilities, it is impossible to know every bit of history. Ins

Unlike some other academic skills, the ability to write well is something that follows you from elementary school all throughout your life, particularly if you work in an office environment - so it's no wonder there's such an emphasis on it in school! From creative short stories and descriptive paragraphs in elementary school to lengthier prose and argumentative essays in high school, and then implementing those skills to write research and term papers in college, students spend a great deal

FatCamera / E+ / Getty Images Like many parents, you may be wondering how to make sure your child is both academically and emotionally ready to go back to school this fall, and what you can do to support them as they return to learning. Back-to-school preparation can seem daunting, but don’t worry – you’re in the right place, and you’re more prepared than you think you are. “Parents know their children much better than anyone else,” says TakeLessons Partner and math teacher