Common misconceptions about the test—and tips for how students can best prepare for the SAT! MYTH: The SAT tests a student’s intelligence and scores are a reliable predictor of college academic performance. FACT: SAT scores reflect a student’s skill at taking the SAT (and their prep time), but studies are mixed on scores as a […]
Common misconceptions about the test—and tips for how students can best prepare for the ACT! MYTH: The SAT carries more weight with college admission committees. FACT: Both the ACT and the SAT are universally accepted by most colleges, and admissions officers don’t prefer one test over the other. That said, students may want to consider […]
September is an exciting month at Tutor.com as we launch the latest round of new features in our interactive Online Classroom. Just in time for classwork to start picking up, we have added three new tools for students in relevant subjects: Two-Way Interactive Graphing Calculator For higher education, library, and military programs: Allows math students and […]
Even when we have been away from a formal educational setting for many years, we all experience that late August/early September feeling. Is it anxiety or anticipation? It’s back to school time! I have often been asked for advice on what is most important to focus on when returning to school. Regardless of age, and […]
There is a lot of energy and money going into solving the problem of delivering a more personalized learning experience for students. While learning and cognitive research validate this direction in education, many are still struggling to find a way to use technology in service of teachers rather than as a replacement for teachers. A […]
Students now have many ways to access information – digitized textbooks, YouTube videos, free online asynchronous content such as Khan Academy and MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), and adaptive learning software. Educational companies are constantly developing online content to serve to students – it is less costly than paying for a teacher or tutor. These […]
