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Everyone Gets an "A" -- Grade Inflation

What is grade inflation?  The old faithful and ever reliable Merriam-Webster defines grade inflation as “a rise in the average grade assigned to students, especially the assigning of grades higher...

Everyone Gets an "A" -- Grade Inflation

What is grade inflation?  The old faithful and ever reliable Merriam-Webster defines grade inflation as “a rise in the average grade assigned to students, especially the assigning of grades higher...

Math Outside the Classroom

A common question instructors face from students is about the practical application of the topics they are learning in school or for the ACT or SAT: When will I need...

Math Outside the Classroom

A common question instructors face from students is about the practical application of the topics they are learning in school or for the ACT or SAT: When will I need...

Summer 2020 Reading List: Books, Books, & More ...

Summer 2020 is quickly approaching. I know I’m not alone in wondering what the Summer of 2020 will look like. Hopefully, Summer 2020 will include beach days, camping trips, bonfires,...

Summer 2020 Reading List: Books, Books, & More ...

Summer 2020 is quickly approaching. I know I’m not alone in wondering what the Summer of 2020 will look like. Hopefully, Summer 2020 will include beach days, camping trips, bonfires,...

UC News & Who Benefits from Test Optional?

Recent News—University of California Schools announced May 21, 2020, that they are going test optional for Fall 2020-2022 applicants, will adopt a test blind policy for Fall 2023-2024 applicants, and...

UC News & Who Benefits from Test Optional?

Recent News—University of California Schools announced May 21, 2020, that they are going test optional for Fall 2020-2022 applicants, will adopt a test blind policy for Fall 2023-2024 applicants, and...

ACT Social Distancing & Section Retesting Updates

June 13th ACT News What we know:  The June 13th test date has NOT been cancelled. The ACT reiterated that all cancellations and any other updates will be announced the...

ACT Social Distancing & Section Retesting Updates

June 13th ACT News What we know:  The June 13th test date has NOT been cancelled. The ACT reiterated that all cancellations and any other updates will be announced the...

ACT Reading Tips: Spotting Wrong Answer Patterns

ACT Reading Tips: Spotting Wrong Answer Patterns

  In the ACT, after 45 minutes of English, 60 minutes of Math, and a 10 minute break, your next task is to complete the Reading section. In this section,...

ACT Reading Tips: Spotting Wrong Answer Patterns

  In the ACT, after 45 minutes of English, 60 minutes of Math, and a 10 minute break, your next task is to complete the Reading section. In this section,...