The best calculators for High School and University Math Classes are made by Texas Instruments. Though there are a few out there that might have the same functionality or cost less, the TI family of calculators is the golden standard. In another blog post we will discuss each of these calculators in greater detail. For now, though, a … [Read more...]
Discount for Students Who’ve Met with Me before July 4, 2018
First, thanks for continuing to use my services. Your business is appreciated. Who Qualifies for the 10% Discount Code If you have worked with me sometime before July 4, 2018, you qualify for a discount code. Your discount code applies to any type of test prep or math tutoring. Further, your discount code can apply to any future … [Read more...]
Location: How to Find the mcstutoring Office the First Time
Above all, please don't use Google Maps to find mcstutoring. Rather than sending you to 2120 Main Street, Suite 130, Google Maps will send you to a senior community or Pacific Ranch. Instead, please follow these directions: (Image on upper left is from HBHS view; image on right is from Seacliff Shopping Center view) You will want … [Read more...]
Free ACT Practice Tests Available for Download
If you want to gauge your progress on the ACT, you can download your free ACT practice tests here: While there are other ACT practice tests you can take, you would do well to use a free ACT practice test right from the source, American College Testing. These tests have the same content and difficulty as the actual ACT and are … [Read more...]
Free SAT Practice Tests Available for Download
If you want to gauge your progress on the SAT, you can download your free SAT practice tests here: While there are other practice tests you can take, you would do well to use a free sat practice test straight from the College Board. These tests have the same content and difficulty as the Real SAT and are graded on the … [Read more...]
Using Camscanner to Scan Your SAT Practice Test Answers
First, download the free app onto your Droid or Iphone here. Camscanner is plug & play so it should be a quick and easy process for you. Test it on a stray paper and you’ll notice there are a few different settings to select to save your image. As you familiarize yourself with Camscanner, you can decide which settings are best for … [Read more...]
ACT Test Dates 2018/19
Why would I want to take the ACT rather than the SAT? Unlike your parents' generation, the ACT is now accepted at all schools requiring a test for admission. You can see for yourself the popularity of the ACT in this map: There are a myriad of old wives' tales about the ACT and I'm not here to dispel all of them. Rather, I'm here … [Read more...]
New Location for Test Prep and Math Tutoring
Welcome to our new location: 2120 Main Street Suite 130 If you’re unfamiliar with the area, the structure looks like Hawkins Lab from Stranger Things a clean, well-kept office building. It is located within the Seacliff Office Plaza on the northeast corner of Yorktown and Main. You’ll want to enter building #1, … [Read more...]
SAT Test Dates 2018-2019
Below is a table of the SAT Test Dates for you along with regular and late registration deadlines. Helpful hints below: Score Choice Reporting Unlike the protocol of the 80s and 90s, you can, for the most part, take the test more than 3 times with impunity (score choice). Generally, the schools that look down on you taking the test … [Read more...]
SAT Practice Test Guidelines
Following these SAT practice test guidelines regarding timing will help you smile. 1. Take your SAT Practice Test in the morning after a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast. You want to replicate test conditions as much as possible. This means you will want to seek seclusion in a room where you will remain undisturbed for the … [Read more...]