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Creative Writing Prompts - Supercharge Your Creative Writing Today

Writer's block: a most unwelcome guest for the creative writer. Nothing is more frustrating than hitting a wall when writing. Inspiration is nowhere to be found, and the creative juices are depleted. Creative writing prompts are a great tool to supercharge your creative writing. Prompts are exercises geared to the...(more)

ACT Test: How to Study for the Science Test

The ACT, formally known as the American College Testing Assessment, and now referred to by the acronym only, is a standardized test to measure a high school student's preparedness for college. It was originally developed as an alternative to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (now known as the SAT). The SAT...(more)

The ACT Essay: An Exercise in Efficiency

Getting ready for your ACT essay is tedious work, but with the proper preparation, you cancomplete it with ease. This portion of the ACT test is required by some schools, but not for others. The ACT Essay prompts are available online and can be used as practice tools. If you...(more)

SAT Prep Classes: Do You Really Need a Reason to Take Them?

Just like you wouldn't want to take your first driver's test without practicing, do you really need a reason to take SAT preparation classes? The SAT is a three hour examination, not a pop quiz. It is lengthy, at times difficult, and definitely warrants your full attention. Prep classes can...(more)

Books and Study Tips

Coffee Shop or Library? Finding Your Study Zone

Studying requires a constant level of effort and focused attention. To slide into a mental study zone, you'll need to find an environment that is conducive to absorbing information. Everyone is different, of course, but some general guidelines apply to everyone. Here is some guidance based on the latest scientific...(more)

Critical Reading Section of the SAT: Reading Passages

Preparing for the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) can feel overwhelming. You may not even be sure what to study. One section in particular is a bit challenging to prepare for: the critical reading section. Here are a few things you should know about this section before the day of your...(more)

Great SAT Tips: What to Expect on Test Day

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is a college entrance exam that tests skills students need to be successful at a higher level. The exam is offered several times throughout the year and requires pre-registration. Because the SATs are used by many colleges to determine eligibility for admission, students should be...(more)

Law School

Public vs. Private Law Schools: Which Is Better?

You have decided to go to law school, and you are not sure whether to go to a public or private school. What seems as though it should be an easy decision may turn out to be more complicated than you first envisioned. Ultimately, the choice is influenced by factors...(more)

Law Schools That Give Me the Most for My Money

Yale, Harvard, and other Ivy league schools no doubt provide an excellent education in their respective law schools. Going to one of those schools will also cost you hundred of thousands of dollars in tuition and other costs. Many other schools provide a good education at a much more affordable...(more)

Law Schools You've Probably Never Heard Of

Choosing what law school to go to may be one of the biggest decisions of your life. With so many to choose from, the decision can be daunting. Factors to think about should include cost, location, and of course the quality of education. It won't do any good to choose...(more)

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Danielle was never a strong test taker growing up. After several years of struggling with exams and test anxiety, she decided to take a course on test taking. She started seeing positive results in ...Read More