The September ACT is coming up faster than many students want to think about this summer, and if you are planning to register for the ACT, make sure you do so on time. Also, take time to read the new guidelines regarding ACT photo ID and do not get caught not being able to submit …
Today’s Root: ducere, ductus – to lead, to draw out, Word Building: abduction – to take, steal, conduct – a way of acting, especially when leading as in conductor or the ability to draw out and transmit heat. Used in Conjunction with Other Word Parts: subduction – tectonic plates shifting under one another aqueduct – drawing …
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Registering for your College Board account now is a good idea. While the College Board is best known for administrating the PSAT and SAT, it actually does much more and having your own personalized account helps ensure you will be ready for the big decisions that lie ahead. Your College Board account will aid in …
Today’s Test Prep Vocabulary: tranquil tranquil – peaceful Word Building: qui, quil,quit – meaning to rest as in quiet, acquittal, or acquiesce Sample Sentence: The babysitter enjoyed the tranquility of the twins’ nap time. photo credit
Today’s Test Prep Vocabulary: tranquil tranquil – peaceful Word Building: qui, quil,quit – meaning to rest as in quiet, acquittal, or acquiesce Sample Sentence: The babysitter enjoyed the tranquility of the twins’ nap time. photo credit
Need five quick ways to improve your test scores this summer? It is not that difficult so get start right away! Set a Study Schedule – 20 – 30 minutes a day in test prep can boost your scores a lot so find a little time in each day and set it aside for test …
Today’s Root: centi or centi – having to do with 100. The root centi is the true Latin root. The i is dropped when placed before a vowel. This prefix has become more associated with 1/100 than 100 in recent years. Word Building: century – 100 years centimeter – 1/100th of a meter Sample Sentence: It may …
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Summer vacation is not the time to quit test prep. Just because school is out for the summer does not mean you should take a vacation from test prep. Most students have more free time over the summer than at any time during the school year. Even those working can usually find a few free …
Today’s Test Prep Vocabulary: respite respite – to take a break from especially a break from something stressful Word Building: respit (French) respectus (Latin) Sample Sentence: Even the most studious individuals need a respite from test prep once in a while. photo credit
Today’s Test Prep Vocabulary: languid languid – lazy, listless, slow Word Building: lax – loose as in relax or lackadaisical (PIE) Sample Sentence: The runner fell into a languid state after completing the marathon; he felt he could not move another step. photo credit