A lot of parents and students want to know whether it's better to take the SAT or the ACT, what the differences are, and why they should concentrate on one or the other. I'm not here to push the SAT. Even though this site is called SAT Success Secrets, almost everything I write applies to both exams, and I tutor kids for both exams as well. People have their individual preferences, and there … [Read more...]

I hope everyone is having a great summer vacation. I know I am. I just realized though, that the first SAT of  the fall is October 10, just 8 weeks away. For those of you taking the ACT, the first one is September 12, only 4 weeks away. That means it's time to get serious with your preparation, because no matter how good your tutor is and no matter how advanced your study methods, there's no … [Read more...]