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AP exams on the way

April 21st, 2011

As SATs come to a close AP exams lurk around the corner only two or so weeks away. AP exams are some of the most beneficial and important tests towards your college career, other than that SAT college entry test. The AP exams can help fast track your college career in a major way. Getting good scores on these exams makes you eligible for placement into courses that are more advanced.

Colleges only see your AP scores if you choose to send them. You can choose the option to send your exams to select schools you are applying to right away or you can choose to wait and send the scores when you are ready to apply.

Due to increased competition for college admission, admission officials are now increasingly looking at AP exam scores to make final decisions between two equal candidates. Most of the time, a strong AP score of four or five will boost a students application. Two students with equal SAT and GPA scores will be chosen between using their AP exam performance as a tie-breaker.

So, if you come from a region with considerable competition and are applying to the most selective schools, your chances of admission could be greatly affected by your AP exam scores.

Once accepted most colleges will grant college credit for AP credit giving you a jumpstart over most students. Receiving college credits from AP exams can expand the variety of classes in college or lighten your workload for a semester. Overall, the AP exams make the admissions counselors believe that you are ready for the college experience and are able to handle the course load.

Here at Study Hut we can help you prepare. Educated on all levels of subject testing, we gear students for the opportunity to succeed!

The Big SAT Benefits of Simply Reading

March 2nd, 2011

It amazes me how many students I talk to these days who admit to not reading regularly or skimming their assigned reading. It’s a lot!! The shame is that these same kids complain how many vocabulary words they need to know for the SAT’s, and how many flashcards they need to make. Making flashcards is a very effective way to increase your vocab, but it’s not the best. Simple regular reading is by far the most effective way for anyone to build their vocabulary.
Reading exposes us to many words we don’t commonly use in everyday life, many of which end up being used in the SAT’s. Sometimes we look up the definition of these new words, other times we are able to grasp the meaning on our own; either way we increase our vocabulary. Not only are we just exposed to new words while reading, we see get to see them in context. Personally, it’s much easier to remember what a word means by seeing used in a sentence, compared to memorizing dictionary definitions.
I tell every student I see to try and read at least 20 minutes a day. Whether it is the newest Harry Potter, sports magazine, newspaper, or internet article, the simple act of reading goes a long way in preparing for the SAT’s.

SATs this Fall at Study Hut Tutoring

September 9th, 2008

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Redondo Beach, CA

Preparing for the SAT doesn’t have to be like boot camp–at the Study Hut in South Redondo Beach trained tutors use effective methods to get students focused and prepared for the SAT.  Students in PV, Redondo, and Torrance have so much pressure and stress in their lives that studying for the SAT seems impossible, but the structured, focused SAT curriculum at the Study Hut helps them improve their scores without the pressure of a boot camp setting.  Students can work individually or in groups to really learn and understand the material that the College Board requires so they can reach their full potential score on the College Board Exams.  Some students struggle with standardized tests, and their SAT, SAT II, or ACT scores do not accurately reflect their intelligence.  Read the rest of this entry »