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The New SAT’s Essay Pt. 2 : How to Ace It



What ho, ye seekers after wisdom!

Last time we covered all the big changes you can expect when you write the new SAT’s essay, and we promised that we’d get into the details very soon. As we’re humans of our word, here’s the skinny on how to make the most of the expanded timeframe and new rules.

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The New SAT’s Essay Pt. 1 : What’s Different?



As of March of this year, the new SAT’s essay portion has undergone a pretty thorough overhaul, but fear not, college-bound scholars! There’s lots of new stuff to learn and keep track of but, as always, we’ve got you covered.

We’ll start with a quick rundown of all the main things that will be different come test time, but rest assured we’ll be getting into the depths of the changes’ implications very shortly.

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VIDEO: TPT: Your Go-To Guys for Great Grades



The Premier Tutors have been helping all kinds of students with all their academic endeavors for 7 years by creating custom study strategies, making every effort to incorporate students’ learning styles, comfort, and personal tastes into the ideal study session.

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For those of you that have stuck with us, consider this a big THANK YOU and for those who are just getting to know us, here’s how to get to know us better!

This awesome video was made for us by Tech Bee Design.

10 Days To Better Grades – Part 2



Welcome back!  You have Part 1 of “10 Days To Better Grades” behind you.  You’ve embarked on a commendable academic path of organization, communication, and figuring out which classes need your attention the most.  Congrats!  That’s a great start.  Now, keep in mind that changing the way we do things always takes a little getting used to.

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A Helping Hand For Your Kids!



In a world filled with fast-paced upgrades and changing lifestyles, we sometimes find ourselves stumped by how unfamiliar something might be to us. That’s when we realize we aren’t as synched with the times as we thought we were, and worse yet, your child might not be either.

There are some simple ideas and methods that have always been useful tools for progress, and yet aren’t employed as often as they should today! Parents, head back to the basics and learn or re-visit some brilliant ways of helping your children grow into independent adults and keep them on top of the various challenges and developments that life will bring!

Follow the link to read more:
9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn via www.dailygood.org

The Grim State of Textbook Writing!

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Ever opened a math textbook and doubted your math skills because you can’t reach the answer you’re supposed to get? Some questions may seem so convoluted that you might not even want to read the whole thing? Don’t know how to help your kids learn in the simple ways you did? Well rest assured, there’s nothing wrong with you and no, math has not gotten harder since your time!

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‘Kindle’ Your ‘Fire’ For Learning



With the practical and cutting edge resources of gadgets like the Kindle Fire, your child can tutor herself with a myriad of tools right at her fingertips. Remember when computers were big clunky machines with black screens and green boxy text? These days, pre-schoolers have smart phones, and handheld electronic gadgets are the norm. Educational devices, like the Kindle Fire, are rapidly changing the face of education.

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