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…4 min read·Aug 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…4 min read·Aug 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…4 min read·Jul 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…1 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Jul 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…6 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Jul 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…2 min read·Apr 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…3 min read·Apr 24, 2018----
