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Posted on July 24th, 2026

The recent acquisition of ACT by the Educational Testing Service marks a monumental shift in the college admissions …

Posted on May 2nd, 2026

Effective test preparation provides the structure and repetition required to master complex subject matter under time …

Posted on March 30th, 2026.

The final stretch of the academic year brings a specific pressure as the calendar flips toward May. For high school …

Posted on March 3rd, 2026.

Grammar myths have a funny way of sticking around. You might hear a “rule” in middle school, repeat it for years, and …

Posted on January 14th, 2026.

Walking into the SAT knowing you have a clear, realistic plan behind you feels very different from walking in hoping …

Posted on November 7th, 2025.

Working with a student who struggles with school anxiety can feel like trying to navigate a maze of uncertainty. …

Posted on October 6th, 2025.

Choosing the right standardized test can feel like deciding which road leads to your best future. Both the Enhanced …

Posted on July 23rd, 2025.

Preparing for the ACT can feel like embarking on a challenging journey.

Just like climbing a towering mountain, success …

Posted on October 7th, 2024. 

Are you finding it challenging to keep up with schoolwork, despite your best efforts? Maybe you’ve tried various …

Posted on September 3rd, 2024.

Have you ever wondered what makes a college application shine amidst thousands of others? While many factors play a …

Posted on September 3rd, 2024.

Imagine tackling your next school year with an incredibly clear sense of direction and purpose. This scenario is …

Posted on July 15th, 2024.

Consider the everyday challenges that academic life presents, especially when preparing for critical exams like the …

Posted on July 15th, 2024. 

When it comes to your child's education, finding the right support system can be a fundamental factor in their …

Posted on June 13th, 2024

In the realm of standardized testing, the choice between taking the ACT exam online (offered in some US test locations) or …

Posted on June 13th, 2024

For student-athletes aiming to excel both on the field and in the classroom, navigating the ACT exam can present unique …

Posted on May 16th, 2024

The SAT, a critical benchmark in college admissions, is undergoing significant revisions. 

With the 2024 SAT changes, …

Posted on May 16th, 2024

High school juniors face a pivotal year as they edge closer to their college journey. 

This critical period is marked by …

Posted on March 18th, 2024

Preparing for the ACT exam can be a challenging endeavor, but with the right ACT tips, you can navigate the test with …

Posted on March 18th, 2024

Preparing for the SAT can be a challenging endeavor, but with the right SAT test-taking strategies, you can navigate the …

Posted on February 20th, 2024

Preparing for the ACT can be a crucial milestone for high school juniors, setting the stage for college admissions and …

Posted on February 20th, 2024

In today's digital age, leveraging the power of technology is crucial, especially when it comes to acing standardized …

Posted on January 11th, 2024

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward academic success? The upcoming changes in the SAT format, …

Posted on January 11th, 2024

Embarking on the journey to master the ACT is a transformative step towards academic success. In this guide, we will …

Posted on December 4th, 2023

The ACT exam stands as a pivotal benchmark in the academic journey of high school students, a gateway to their future …

Posted on December 4th, 2023

Navigating the landscape of private high school admissions can be a daunting task for both students and parents alike. 

Ce…

Posted on Oct 9th, 2023

The SAT, a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States, is on the brink of a major …

Posted on Oct 9th, 2023

The Scholastic Assessment Test, commonly known as the SAT, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. 

With …

Posted on August 28th, 2023

The college application process, with its myriad of components and expectations, can be a tumultuous journey for many …

Posted on August 28th, 2023

The SAT exam, a pivotal test in the lives of many high school students, often evokes a blend of excitement and …

Posted on July 27th, 2023

I'm thrilled to share a treasure trove of expert tips and strategies to help you boost your ACT score and open the doors to …

Posted on July 27th, 2023

As an experienced test prep tutor at Shark Tutor LLC, I'm here to provide you with comprehensive insights and expert tips …

Posted on May 18th, 2023.

Welcome to Shark Tutor LLC's blog! As a specialized test prep tutoring service serving schools in Fairfield County and …

Posted on May 18th, 2023.

Welcome to Shark Tutor LLC's blog! As a trusted provider of test prep tutoring services in Fairfield County and Westchester …

If you are parenting a current ending-year sophomore or rising junior in high school, and this is your oldest child, beware of the chaos of the …

Today, students have the opportunity to take either the SAT or ACT or both (or neither, since there are now over 800 colleges that are test-optional).

Yes, I occasionally take the SAT and ACT.  And yes, I get some unusual looks!  As a coach and tutor, it is important that I have the opportunity to …

What's the buzz about gluten-free and how can this knowledge apply to the SAT and ACT?

So, it's late 2014 and most of us have encountered a friend or …

Proposed 2016 SAT test and its relevance to the Oct '14 SAT and other near-term tests

Some of the upcoming announced changes to the SAT, which will …

Many students and parents are overwhelmed at the number of options for test prep -- classes offered by a public school administrator, classes …

So, you’re a junior in high school and you’re starting into or mid-way through the test prep process. You might be doing your prep through a class, …

Students and parents continually ask me what else they should be doing in addition to SAT or ACT practice to perform better on the real standardized …

Based on other master tutors’ opinions shared in tutoring forums in which I participate, many of us believe that the ACT content has consistently …

A few weeks ago, I started a 3-part blog on the 3 key Lifestyle areas to achieve peak performance on the SATs/ACTs.  In my first blog, I addressed …

A while back, I started a 3-part blog on the 3 key Lifestyle areas to achieve peak performance on the SATs/ACTs. In my first blog, I addressed …

On the current SAT, the 25-minute essay section comes first. It helps set the tone for the rest of the test. Done well, a winning essay will help a …

Collegeboard is about to introduce its New SAT in just one month.

These recent events --

• misprinted test booklets

• “anomaly” tests with unusual …

I offer small group mock testing frequently for my students who tutor with me, usually at least in the form of a baseline test and a mock test …

The ACT has very recently posted a new technical research article for constituents to explain and defend its scaled scores on the New Essay format …

College Board released scores almost two weeks ago from its March 5th National New SAT test date and the public school weekday New SAT test …

I’ve been in the habit of taking the June ACT test and October SAT test for several years now. I generally view the June ACT as one of the more …

In case you missed the ACT Continuous Improvement latest series of announced changes to ACT reporting, I’m writing to let you know that you will be …

Most of these books were written prior to the launch of the March 2016 New SAT. We have now recently seen the two essay prompts in May and June …

Here it is -- the final day of 2016!

I am so grateful for having had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful students and their families in …

College Board is Deliberately Misleading the Public with National Percentiles –

PSAT Scores PSAT Scores were released on December 12, 2016. Many …

Typically, the ACT has been upfront about changes to its test format and content. For example, the ACT test-maker wrote White papers announcing …

Nicole Oringer, Partner and College Counselor of Ivy Education Services, recently alerted us to inappropriate requests at test sites in NJ during …

Why take the SAT in March?

Well, just as in taking a standardized test, we’re going to examine the month of March in light of the other possible …

How to Ace the ACT Junior Year by taking the April test

Tip #1 –

Plan to take the April ACT during junior year, and plan to make this at least your …

According to Stanford U’s PhD researcher Patricia Chen, incorporating the study “hacks” of metacognition and self-regulation can easily bring a …

Every summer I am bombarded with questions from parents of rising juniors about how to get started with Test Prep. They often ask how they can …

Hello Families –

I hope that everyone is safe and healthy in these unusual and interesting times. I wanted to provide an update about college testing …

I finished high school in the late seventies, and there was a lot of talk about how the SAT was an unfair test that merely benefitted the wealthy. …