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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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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.

We wouldn’t have had this kind of success without our wonderful clients who kept us going by telling their friends about us and leaving us great reviews (read them here! and here!)

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.

Quick Like a Band-Aid: There’s No Getting Out of Studying (So Don’t Put it Off)



Here’s a scenario just about everyone should be familiar with: you’re “getting ready” to “start” studying. So maybe you clean up your workspace. Maybe you make yourself something to eat now so you won’t get hungry later. Maybe just one more episode so you can really focus. We’ve all done it, and surely, we’ve all also suffered the inevitable aftermath—procrastination sucks, because it’s not even fun: while you’re procrastinating, you’re just anxious the whole time about the work you should be doing but aren’t doing, so really, just don’t do it. Get. It. Done. Continue reading

Remember What You Learn! – Part I: Find a Personalization Strategy



We’ve all had a catchy song stuck in our heads for ages so we all know that it’s easier to remember things when there’s an associated jingle. The same is true for easy-to-remember and familiar acronyms, say, SALT. Our brain is better at absorbing information in simpler, bite-sized pieces, and that’s what personalization does. It’ll make your task easier to remember, so you’ll learn more and process faster. You shouldn’t need more than this during test week.

Here’re some ideas on how to personalize your learning.

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Does Your Child Need a Tutor?

Does your child need a tutor?

Are your kids not wild about going to school? Do they make excuses to skip it everyday? Do they have mysterious conflicts with their teachers, and have trouble getting into and finishing homework? Are their grades erratic and starting to lag behind? Have they stopped being excited about school and don’t talk about it?

If your child is showing any of this behavior, it might be time to get proactive. We all know that students have different learning styles and the traditional classroom of 20 or so students isn’t the best way to learn for everyone. Often there are other, deeper causes. We at TPT are dedicated to devising customized study plans for each student, so no one falls behind. The good news is that as you make your way through this article, you’ll find out that you don’t have to watch your child be unhappy in school. Get involved and give us a call, and we’ll help your kids realize their academic potential.

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Leverage Your Learning Style: Part 3 – The Auditory Learner

The Auditory Learner

Would you rather ask for directions than study a map? Do you hum along when listening to music? When you read a novel, do you enjoy reading mysteries and thrillers with lots of conversation? Do you often find yourself chatting to the person next to you, when waiting in line at the movies? When preparing for a test do you like to work in study groups and voice the important points out loud? Are you better with names than with faces?

Do we hear a yes? If so, then now you know that you’re an auditory learner! Your ears and your sense of hearing are your most effective learning aids. Now that we’ve identified your learning style, let’s discuss some methods that will help you boost your learning potential. Continue reading

Leverage Your Learning Style: Part 2 – The Kinesthetic Learner

The Kinesthetic Learner

 

Do you tend to jump for joy in moments of jubilation? When trying to remember something, does it help to fidget? Would you rather take a computer apart in order to figure it out instead of following the manual? Are you fond of constructing diagrammatic models and figures? Does physical exercise cheer you up? Do you tap your foot or nod your head when you listen to music?

You know what we’re getting at — a yes to most of the questions above makes you a kinesthetic learner. Movement and physical activity facilitate your learning and information uptake. Personal experience is your greatest teacher. Now, let’s see how a kinesthetic learner can get the most out of a study session.

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Leverage Your Learning Style: Part 1 – The Visual Learner

The Visual Learner

Do you like reading travel books with lots of pictures? When you’re studying, do you find diagrams and illustrations more helpful than blocks of text? When you’re listening to music, do you like watching the video, or do you find yourself imagining a video as you listen? When you go out to eat, how affected are you by the lighting? Are you better with faces than names? When you’re in line at the movies, do the posters draw your eye more than anything else?

If all of that rings a bell, you’re a visual learner! Your eyes are the gateway to your mind and soul. Now that you know what makes you tick, let’s go over some ways you can really use that to your advantage. Continue reading

How to Help Your Child Study

Help your child study

Finals are approaching fast, and sometimes parents find themselves more nervous than their kids. This is especially true if your kids have been academically challenged this year and you know that their final grades are essential to whether they pass or fail a subject.

Watching your kids’ grades slip is extremely frustrating, because often, even when they put in the effort, their grades don’t reflect the work or their potential. It’ll make you and your kids feel helpless, and that’s no good—you need a study skills program. A successful program is one that both fosters a student’s positive attitude towards studying and lights the path to noticeable improvement on tests and finals.

If you take the time to implement these three skill boosters, you’ll be amazed by the results. Once you get going, try and make them a part of frequent study sessions so that homework time in your household is streamlined and your children get used to a predictable schedule. Continue reading

What Kind of Learner Are You? Take Our Quiz and Find Out.

What Kind Of learner Are You?

For those of you who have a hard time retaining information when you try and read in class, and get frustrated when nothing seems to stick: don’t worry about it. Absorbing information visually might just not be your thing—you might try having the text read out loud to you. For other students, it’s really hard to focus on lectures no matter how completely their attention is on the speaker. If they read what’s being said, though, they remember every word.

This is all totally normal—we all have our learning styles, and we’re here to help you figure out exactly what kind of learner you are. If you haven’t figured out which side of your brain is dominant, do that first.  That will help you to start understanding your learning process.

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