A 2014 study, published in Psychological Science, shows that writing notes by hand is much better for long-term conceptual memory.  When you want to remember  -  write.  

The study was comprised of students listening to a lecture and t...

One thing I've noticed in my time of teaching is that students tend to focus on their strengths of their field; they avoid their weak points.  It's one of the greatest mistakes you can make when it comes to learning.  When you work on your strengths, there's only so mu...

So, you've learned the basics of a language.  Maybe you've taken a class, or maybe you've used an app like Duolingo.  You've gotten the basic tools, but you still can't speak or understand yet.

The reason: in order to really master a language, you have to use it....

One of the most important concepts in the vocab section of standardized tests are linking words.

A linking word shows the relationship between two different parts of a sentence. By understanding the way linking words work, you can get a sense of what the missing word is...

How To Play Mind Games With Your Memory & Manipulate the SAT

As someone who has taught SAT to aspiring college students for over 12 years, I’ve often seen students struggling with means of memorization — for example, in learning new words. Through the years I’ve st...

As a teacher for the SAT, most of the techniques I've seen recommended to learn new words are based on flash cards.  It always  puzzles me.  A sparse vocabulary is one of the easiest problems to overcome on the SAT.  A plethora of mnemonic techniques exist; among the l...

In our age of digital distraction, being able to focus while studying is important, especially for the SAT. Quality study trumps quantity study. Working smart: it's a skill surprisingly few students have.