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SAT Reading Passage Question Types

Many SAT prep students and coaches concur that critical reading is the most difficult section to improve one’s score in. Some students have particular trouble with questions that compare and contrast passages, while others can’t make heads or tails of literature passages.

However, here’s a neat tip: No matter what type of passage you are faced with, the SAT test makers only ask a few basic types of questions. Familiarize yourself with the below, and you may find that the section is simpler to decode.

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Your Freshman Year: The To-Do List Before Take-Off

Woohooo!!!! You’re headed to Massachusetts or Nottingham (or what have you) for what could be the greatest few years of your life! Yes, we know: The few months before your university adventure begins are filled with hope and possibilities. While it’s true that opportunities and success fall into some lucky individuals’ laps, the majority of good things result from proper planning.

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IELTS Study Requirements by Country

So you want to study overseas? Chances are you will be required to submit an IELTS of TOEFL score to the universities of your choice to prove your abilities to speak, write, read and listen in English. The IELTS, which stands for International English Testing System is a globally renowned English proficiency test. However, the real question on your mind must be, what score do I need to get into my dream school? The annoying but accurate answer is that it depends on the course, country and university.

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Your First Year: The To-Do List Before Take-Off

Woohooo!!!! You’re headed to Philadelphia or London (or what have you) for what could be the greatest one or two years of your life! Yes, we know: The few months before your MBA adventure begins are filled with hope and possibilities. While it’s true that opportunities and success fall into some lucky individuals’ laps, the majority of good things result from proper planning.

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What to Look Forward to After Beating the GMAT

If you are currently in the h!@% that is preparing for the GMAT, remember that once you are on the other side, it will be pretty amazing! Of course it’s important to visualize the end goal, which for you is getting a fantastic score on the GMAT.  What else can you do to help keep yourself motivated to study for the GMAT? Read my list below of all the fantastic things you can look forward to after the GMAT, of course!

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Comparing University Admission Offers

“CONGRATULATIONS! After carefully reviewing your application, we believe that you would make a valuable addition to our incoming class.”

Yes. Yes! YES! YES!!!!!

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Comparing MBA Admission Offers

“CONGRATULATIONS! After carefully reviewing your application, we believe that you would make a valuable addition to our incoming class.”

Yes. Yes! YES! YES!!!!!

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IELTS and TOEFL – Connectors

Firstly, we must ask, what is a connector? Well, a connector is a word or a phrase we use to link two or more ideas together. Secondly, we have to question, why are they useful to learn for TOEFL and IELTS? In fact, connectors are incredibly useful to illustrate your fluency of the English language, to strengthen your argument, to add structure to your writing and speaking and finally to show off your amazing vocabulary. Therefore, I thought I would share with you some easy connectors and explain how you can incorporate them into your speaking and writing task to boost your IELTS or TOEFL score.

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GMAT Test Prep with a Click!

Today, technology is continually revolutionizing all aspects of our daily lives. This even extends to the way we access education and learning. No doubt, you probably catch up on news events or socialize with your friends through the internet; you may even be reading this article on your iPhone on your way home from work. Why not incorporate this way of thinking to your GMAT preparation?

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SAT Test Prep with a Click!

Today, technology is continually revolutionizing all aspects of our daily lives. This even extends to the way we access education and learning. No doubt, you probably catch up on news events or socialize with your friends through the internet; you may even be reading this article on your iPhone on your way home from school. Why not incorporate this way of thinking in your SAT preparation?

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