Preparing for a writing skills test? Take a look at these helpful tips from Ann Arbor, MI teacher Elaina R. to calm your nerves...   Writing skills tests are a very real part of life. They come up in grade school, in college entrance exams, and even in employment applications. Fortunately, writing skills tests are formulaic. Once you know what is on them, the prospect of taking them periodically throughout life becomes less daunting. Here are the basic elements of a writing skills te

First Of All... Welcome to High School! Elementary school was interesting and fun, middle school was largely a time of change, and now it’s time for high school. During high school, you and your peers from earlier grades begin to go your separate ways. It’s a time of educational advancement that will prepare you for your future.  Your High School GPA: What is it, Anyway? First, it's important to learn what the GPA is. In a nutshell, it tells your grade point average. If your high school

Falling behind in your freshman composition writing class? There's still time to get caught up. Keep reading for helpful tips from Machias, ME tutor and English teacher Matt M...   I have taught English composition and literature for over a decade at the college level. During that time, I’ve taught at six different universities, four domestic and two abroad. Hundreds of students have passed through my English classrooms. While nothing can ensure an A, there are many easy things stu

So, you're on your way to a high school diploma and the next big step is a college education. Whether you’re headed off to a university, or exploring your local community college, it's going to cost you money - a lot of money. Perhaps by now you’ve heard the stories about starving college students who live off of Ramen noodles and pizza. Sounds kind of fun and adventurous for a few weeks, but worrying about money gets old pretty fast. Getting a scholarship can mean the difference of thou

Your favorite athletes all work with coaches. A football coach creates plays and helps players adapt to the game on the field. A swimming coach analyzes individual parts of the athlete's stroke to gain more speed in the pool. A gymnastics coach finds ways for the gymnast to add more grace and power to his or her routines. Just like these athletic coaches, a writing coach or tutor is an excellent asset as you work to develop your writing and rise above the competition. Just like athletic coaches

  Who doesn’t like a good mystery? Challenges like “whodunnits” exercise our brains, make us think, and give us a feeling of reward when we get the right answer. Math has its own whodunnit in the form of algebraic expression. In terms of algebraic expression mysteries, you’re not looking for an answer such as, “the butler did it,” but instead trying to find a number that’s not immediately apparent. Solving the mystery of “what is algebraic expression?” is an exe

The Graduate Management Admission Test, better known as the GMAT, is a computer-based standardized test that is typically required for admission into graduate management programs (such as an MBA) at colleges and universities across the United States. This test is not a measure of intelligence or business skills. Instead, it assesses skills that are considered to be vital to success in business management, including analytical writing, problem-solving abilities, data sufficiency, logic, and criti

Do you learn best by listening? Find out about the most effective study strategies for auditory learners in this article by San Diego tutor Natalie S... People generally learn new concepts in a few different ways. Some people are tactile learners; they use a hands-on approach to grasp and understand new material. Others are visual learners; they have to see a concept in order to comprehend it. Lastly, there are auditory learners. The most effective way for auditory learners to understand a n

When your child needs a little extra help with math, but doesn't seem interested in flashcards, worksheets, or other methods of learning, you need to be a little creative. If he or she enjoys sports, why not take the opportunity to introduce some math practice games while watching or playing the sport? Any sport can be turned into a math practice game - you just need to find a way to sneak it in without letting your child know you're trying to promote some math time. Below are some ideas to get

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