AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

Your student has been working hard all year on their AP class or classes and now the AP exams are a month away. These exams are notoriously much harder than the coursework and quizzes they have been taking throughout the year, and have the additional pressure of needing to achieve a four or five ...

In March 2024, students embarked on a new journey with the first administration of the Digital SAT (DSAT). This landmark shift in standardized testing marked a significant transition from paper to digital, introducing a new era in college admissions testing. At AJ Tutoring, we closely monitored ...

The Shifting Sands of College Admissions: The Re-Emergence of Standardized Testing In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one constant debate centers around the role of standardized testing. Recent trends and discussions hint at a significant shift, with implications for students ...

I want to talk to you about the role of the SAT/ACT in college admissions. Full Disclosure I run a test prep company and directly benefit from colleges requiring SAT and ACT tests as part of the application process. I began my tutoring career as an SAT skeptic. Although I did well on the SAT ...