Extra Time Guide: Sample Parent Appeal Letter Petitioning for Extra Time

Parents can support students seeking extra time accommodations with a letter like this one.

Extra Time Guide: Sample Student Letter Petitioning for Extra Time

Students can — and should — support their own application for extra time accommodations with a letter like this one.

Extra Time Guide: Sample Tutor Letter Petitioning for Extra Time

Tutors can—and should—support students seeking extra time accommodations with a letter like this one.

Writing Guide: Three Ways to Turn Weak Sentences Into Strong Ones

Learn how to identify your weak sentences—and use these three techniques to turn them into strong ones.

Extra Time Guide: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your questions about extra time accommodations. When is too late to apply? Is it easier to get SAT or ACT extra time? (And…

Test Prep Guide: ISEE & SSAT

All your questions answered about ISEEs & SSATs. What are the differences? What’s a good score? What’s the best way to prep? (And more).

Test Prep Guide: ACT & SAT

All your questions answered about ACT & SAT prep. When should you begin…

Writing Guide: How to Analyze Quotes and Examples

Good paragraphs start with good quotes. Here’s how to incorporate and analyze them with multiple lenses.

Test Prep Guide: Why Our Diagnostics Save Time and Boost Scores

Writing Guide: How to Write a Thesis or Topic Sentence

Good theses and topic sentences show relationships, embody tensions, and identify a road map ahead—here’s how.