AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

When I first saw the new AP Language and Composition test format for 2020, I was taken aback by the new “writing section.” So were all my students. What is this, we wondered, the SAT? With its choppy text and weirdly-specific questions, the latter half of the AP Lang test’s multiple ...

Group tutoring has its benefits, but when it comes to addressing individual needs, nothing beats one-on-one instruction. In a private session, every minute is focused on the student’s unique strengths, challenges, and learning style. What can 1:1 tutoring do for a student? A tutor can adapt ...

Finished the PSAT... now what? One of the most common questions we hear from families is, “When should we start preparing for the SAT or ACT?” The answer depends on a student’s schedule, goals, and academic readiness—but starting early always gives more flexibility. From sports, to travel ...

When building your schedule, it’s easy to focus on school, study time, after school jobs, and extracurriculars, but something that’s not often prioritized is sleep! Between staying up late studying and waking up early for school or extracurricular activities, high school students are often not ...