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2020 Reading Suggestions for High School – AJ Tutoring

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” – George R.R. Martin Here are the ground rules: the only requirements were that the books be appropriate for high-school-aged readers, and that they not be books that regularly show up on ...

 

Reading Recommendations for High School Students – AJ Tutoring

“Let’s be reasonable and add an eighth day to the week that is devoted exclusively to reading.” – Lena Dunham Here are the ground rules: the only requirements were that the books be appropriate for high-school-aged readers, and that they not be books that regularly show up on high ...

 

Top 7 Reading Recommendations for SAT/ACT Reading Success

At AJ Tutoring, we pride ourselves on having helped thousands of students navigate the test-taking process. Our goal in working with students who are preparing for exams like the SAT and ACT is to minimize stress and maximize success.  While the exams are difficult, the content of each ...

 

In Defense of Reading

“I don’t read.” Whether I’m teaching English or test prep, I hear this statement from students again and again. When I find the rare student who delights in reading, I’m thrilled. But why the near-universal resistance to reading? We could look into the societal and technological ...

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