The 4 R’s of Successful Test Takers
What are the most important R’s for successful test takers? If you said “reading, writing and arithmetic” then I am afraid you missed...
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brookewhiggins
Apr 13, 20152 min read
For Test Prep, Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Ahh, spring. Warmer temperatures and longer days get us all ready for summer. With spring in the air, the heat is also rising in the...
brookewhiggins
Apr 13, 20152 min read
For Test Prep, Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Ahh, spring. Warmer temperatures and longer days get us all ready for summer. With spring in the air, the heat is also rising in the...
brookewhiggins
Feb 6, 20152 min read
How Stress Can Help SAT & ACT Performance
All my students know that my first message with respect to test prep is to avoid stress. Stress can lead to negativity. Negativity can...
brookewhiggins
Feb 6, 20152 min read
How Stress Can Help SAT & ACT Performance
All my students know that my first message with respect to test prep is to avoid stress. Stress can lead to negativity. Negativity can...
brookewhiggins
Jan 4, 20151 min read
How to Really Read Your PSAT Score
Now that PSAT scores have been received by students around the country, it is worth a moment to really understand what these numbers...
brookewhiggins
Jan 4, 20151 min read
How to Really Read Your PSAT Score
Now that PSAT scores have been received by students around the country, it is worth a moment to really understand what these numbers...
brookewhiggins
Dec 1, 20142 min read
ACT & SAT Math: Show What You Know
Math word problems: do you love them or hate them? Chances are you hate them. Most students struggle with math problems that contain more...
brookewhiggins
Dec 1, 20142 min read
ACT & SAT Math: Show What You Know
Math word problems: do you love them or hate them? Chances are you hate them. Most students struggle with math problems that contain more...
brookewhiggins
Nov 8, 20141 min read
Why You Don’t Need an SAT Tutor
How important is an SAT tutor? Is it necessary to hire someone to get a student prepared for test day? Truth be told, you don’t need to...
brookewhiggins
Oct 26, 20142 min read
If ACT and SAT Scores Were GPAs
One of the first activities I like to do with my ACT and SAT students is to begin with the end in mind. In other words, before we do any...
brookewhiggins
Oct 26, 20142 min read
If ACT and SAT Scores Were GPAs
One of the first activities I like to do with my ACT and SAT students is to begin with the end in mind. In other words, before we do any...
brookewhiggins
Aug 7, 20142 min read
How Long Do You Prep for ACT and SAT?
The next ACT test is scheduled for September 13th. Undoubtedly, I will field a call from a parent or student looking for test prep help...
brookewhiggins
Aug 7, 20142 min read
How Long Do You Prep for ACT and SAT?
The next ACT test is scheduled for September 13th. Undoubtedly, I will field a call from a parent or student looking for test prep help...
brookewhiggins
Jun 25, 20142 min read
How to Sleep Your Way to a Better SAT Score
Stress kills on the SAT. My students hear me wax poetic that stressed brains do not learn as well as unstressed brains. In fact, one of...
brookewhiggins
Jun 25, 20142 min read
How to Sleep Your Way to a Better SAT Score
Stress kills on the SAT. My students hear me wax poetic that stressed brains do not learn as well as unstressed brains. In fact, one of...
brookewhiggins
May 14, 20141 min read
What Will You Read This Summer?
Summer is fast approaching. Amazing how fast this school year came and went. With vacation around the corner, what will you be reading...
brookewhiggins
May 14, 20141 min read
What Will You Read This Summer?
Summer is fast approaching. Amazing how fast this school year came and went. With vacation around the corner, what will you be reading...
brookewhiggins
Apr 24, 20142 min read
How to Make Time for SAT/ACT Prep
Spring might be the busiest time of year for students. At this point in the year, students have lot on their plate what with upcoming...
brookewhiggins
Apr 24, 20142 min read
How to Make Time for SAT/ACT Prep
Spring might be the busiest time of year for students. At this point in the year, students have lot on their plate what with upcoming...
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