Teaching to the Test for the ACT
Although the ACT is often overlooked, it may be a better test than the SAT for instruction and mastery. It's an equally good admissions test for all colleges across the country. Why do we think it's good...
Teaching to the Test for the SAT
Our founder, Mark Greenstein, would like to speak to school administrators about teaching to the test. It's a good thing, so long as what's on the test is valuable to be learned. He explains why no one...
Note-Taking Strategies for Students & Educators
There is a great debate among educators about whether notetaking is necessary – studies show we forget 40 percent of what we learn within 24 hours, even when it's written down. Yet, there is no generic solution to...
Concern Expressed Over the New MCAT
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) has been called the single most important factor in the medical school admissions process. It is a test of acquired knowledge and skills, covering topics from biology...
For Private Counselors: The Beauty of “FYO”
Ivy Bound encourages private counselors to offer their students “Form Your Own” (FYO) classes for ACT or SAT. FYO is economical; the cost of an ACT/SAT class with a seasoned instructor is one-third to one-fourth the cost of private tutoring. For some students, it’s also the best way to lock in a study regimen. For private…
