Heather Hoffman Heather Hoffman

The Ultimate Guide to the Digital SAT

Gearing up for your first digital SAT and feeling uncertain about where to start? Fear not, because I’ve put together the ultimate guide for taking on this intimidating test.

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Heather Hoffman Heather Hoffman

10 Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety

During high-stakes testing, many students experience anxiety. This can present itself as difficulty concentrating, light-headedness, or increased heart rate. Additionally, anxiety can manifest as chronic procrastination well before the test, as the mere thought of studying causes a student to spiral.

So, what can you do to manage test anxiety, both before and on the test day?

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Heather Hoffman Heather Hoffman

Spooky SAT Vocabulary

In the shadows of the SAT, enigmatic specter often haunts the unprepared test-taker: the SAT vocabulary. Fear not, for in the spirit of Halloween, we embark on a spine-chilling adventure into the linguistic labyrinth of the SAT lexicon.

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Heather Hoffman Heather Hoffman

Stand Out in College Admissions Through A Passion Project

A passion project is a project that you develop and complete based on your own intellectual curiosity and interests. This kind of project allows you to learn deeply about a topic, focus on something that gives you joy and purpose, develop specific skills, and even make a difference in your community. Below, I have put together guidelines for developing a passion project, a few ideas for inspiration, and links to stories that may spark your own project ideas.

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