Happy Halloween, readers! October is almost over and exams are right around the corner. Are you ready? It may seem too early to start cracking the books and studying for your final exams. After all, you are probably 4 – 6 weeks away. So, why start now? Because research has shown time and again that cramming is NOT an effective way to study. And …
Last Chance to Register for Fall SAT/ACT Classes
There are only 10 more days to register for NCES’ fall classes! We offer classes year-round at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, OH. This fall, we are offering test prep classes for the ACT and the newly redesigned SAT. Our qualified instructor will review every section of the exam — including the essay. Learn valuable tips and strategies to help …
Don’t Cram for Your Exams! Try These Tips Instead.
Final exams are coming up soon. Have you opened your books? Whatever you do… DON’T CRAM FOR YOUR EXAMS! For years, studies have shown that cramming is not an effective studying strategy. But don’t take our word for it…check out this infographic: As your preparing for your final exams, here are a few blog articles to help you study …
Prep for the ACT English Test with Infographics!
The summer ACT test is right around the corner! If you have signed up for the June 11th test and haven’t opened a book, what are you waiting for? Your just six weeks away! A. NO CHANGE B. You’re C. You are D. Either B or C (The correct answer is D.) For students who speak English every day, the English test may …
Still Time to Register for ACT/SAT Prep Classes!
North Coast Education Services offers classes each semester at Lakeland Community College. Class offerings vary by semester and include everything from multi-sensory reading (Richards Learning Systems ®) and math (Real Life Ma+h) to SAT & ACT Prep. On Thursday, March 31st, North Coast Education will begin its spring classes at Lakeland. This semester, we are offering an ACT prep course and a prep course …
Improve Your Reading Score in 5 Steps!
If you struggle with the Reading section of the ACT or the SAT, you’re not alone. The Reading section of the exams involves a lot of interpretation and understanding. It’s not like the Math section where you know answer B is clearly wrong. Math may be black and white, but Reading is not. In order to succeed on the SAT …
Which Test Is Best For Me — the SAT or the ACT?
A question that has stood the test of time: “Should I take the SAT or the ACT?” I remember asking my parents that same question when I was in high school. We were not sure which test would be better for me, so I took both and ended up with a higher score on the ACT. I made it into …
Why You Should Prep Now for the New SAT
As you may already know, a brand new SAT test is scheduled to launch in March 2016. The new test will have changed significantly from the older version in terms of content and basic structure. (Good news — no more penalty for wrong answers!) In the next week or so, we will be posting Carole Richards’ latest article, which compares …
Obama to Limit Testing in Schools
On Saturday, October 24th, President Obama made an announcement that he plans to limit “unnecessary” testing in schools. The White House feels that the amount of time spent on testing is taking away from learning and creativity. As a result, President Obama plans to limit testing in schools to “no more than 2% of a student’s instructional time”. The White House released …
4 Steps to Preventing Test Taking Anxiety
How does your teen prep for a test or exam? Some teens study for weeks — making flash cards, pouring over test guides, and taking practice exams. Many more teens neglect to study. As the final days approach, they race around looking for resources and caffeine, preparing for late night cram sessions. Whether your teen studies or not, there is a …
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