Entries by Shane

Here’s the greatest thing about my job

As teachers, every now and then we get messages from students thanking us for something we did that made a difference to them. The letters are often incredibly thoughtful and insightful and touch our hearts. But occasionally we get an email like this where the students’ excitement shines through. Not everyone might appreciate the subject […]

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5 things to do when you get your PSAT scores back

PSAT scores will be officially released by College Board December 11-13 based on which region of the country you’re in. Some students have already figured out how to get their scores using a glitch they discovered in the College Board website and sharing it through the various channels where teenagers share such things these days. […]

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Should you prepare for the PSAT?

After students get their PSAT scores back, they don’t always get a lot of direction about what to do next. If you’re lucky, your school might host a meeting to go over what the scores mean, but most schools are overburdened with other things. You’ll probably get the score report that shows your PSAT score, […]

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Does College Test Prep Make a Difference?

Test prep tutors everywhere rejoiced earlier this year when College Board finally admitted that test prep makes a difference. They’re still toeing the line that the SAT is about what students learn in school, but it was good to hear them admit that preparing for a test like the SAT or ACT helps students do better on […]

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