Livius TutoringThe Common App Essay Prompts for 2019–20An annual rite of passage for rising seniors, the Common Application team has announced the prompts for the Common App personal essay. The…Aug 8, 2019Aug 8, 2019
Livius TutoringDoes Using the Common App Affect Your Candidacy?Due to the high stakes involved in the college application process, many students, parents, and educators are rightfully concerned about…Aug 6, 2019Aug 6, 2019
Livius TutoringAre ACT Scores Declining?The SAT has been dominating the news over the last year due to a series of controversies engulfing the College Board and a slew of…Jul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019
Livius TutoringHow the ACT is ScoredThe ACT is actually a collection of four distinct tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Scores for each of the four tests range from…Jul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019
Livius TutoringThe Differences Between SAT and ACT MathOne of the potentially most stressful decisions parents and students have to make during the college counseling process is the choice…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Livius TutoringThe Differences Between SAT and ACT ELA sectionsThe struggle students and parents face deciding between the SAT and ACT is completely understandable. The two tests are equally accepted…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Livius TutoringHow to Read an SAT Score ReportApproximately three weeks after each SAT testing date the College Board releases the scores to the students. This can be a time of great…Jul 16, 2019Jul 16, 2019
Livius TutoringConquering SAT Math Word ProblemsOne of the most anxiety inducing aspects of the SAT is the inclusion of word problems on the Math sections of the test. Word problems…Jul 16, 2019Jul 16, 2019
Livius TutoringHacking the SAT: Strategy v. DrillingWhen we are thinking about test prep, if you’re going to build a program you can have curriculum that is strategy focused or you can have a…Apr 30, 2018Apr 30, 2018
Livius TutoringHacking the SAT: Math StrategiesThe cornerstone of a strong mathematics curriculum is having a full understanding of the expectations and requirements of the SAT — what…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
