Test Prep- Verbal

January 2016 SAT — Three SAT Verbal Challenges (And How to Overcome Them)*

by aplustutoring | Dec 1, 2015 | SAT, Test Prep- Verbal, Test Preparation

*Please note: This post applies to the current SAT test format. Starting in March 2016, a new format for the SAT test will be in place. For more information on these upcoming changes, click here. The SAT Verbal sections can be intimidating. Surely you and your student...

Test Prep Tip: SAT Critical Reading (formerly SAT Verbal) Section [Video]

by aplustutoring | Jul 2, 2015 | Reading, Test Prep- Verbal

Students are always looking for tips to improve their reading comprehension on the critical reading section of the SAT (formerly known as the SAT verbal portion). Students can easily become overwhelmed by reading passages, making it difficult to answer questions. A+...

5 Ways to Boost Your Child’s SAT Verbal Score

by aplustutoring | May 7, 2015 | SAT, Test Prep- Verbal, Test Preparation

Let’s assume your student has already taken the SAT (or perhaps the PSAT), and his or her math score was stellar, but the Writing and Critical Reading sections provided some stumbling blocks. If your child wants to study math or science in college, you may not think...

ACT Vocabulary Preparation: Resources to Build Verbal Skills

by aplustutoring | Jan 24, 2015 | ACT Prep, Test Prep- Verbal

Making time to prepare for the ACT on top of your busy high school schedule may seem like a daunting task. But even if you don’t have large chunks of time to dedicate to taking lots of practice exams, that doesn’t mean that you can’t prepare. While the ACT does not...

5 Ways to Improve Your ACT Vocabulary

by aplustutoring | Jan 21, 2015 | ACT Prep, Test Prep- Verbal

ACT Vocabulary Are you trying to figure out how to study ACT vocabulary? You might be surprised to learn that vocabulary is not directly measured on the ACT test. Nevertheless, a better vocabulary will allow you to more easily dissect passages in all sections of the...

Abington Senior High School – Student Success Story

by aplustutoring | Jul 9, 2013 | SAT Prep, Test Prep- Verbal, Tutoring

Julia Glassman, Abington Senior High School FEATURED SAT Student: Julia Glassman, Abington Senior High School 220 Point SAT Score Increase Julia Glassman is not your typical junior in high school. From her highly organized schedule to her people skills, she has a lot...