Test Prep

Midterms are coming up soon! If your student has anxiety around tests and exams, check out Tutor Doctor’s guide for handling midterm stress and improving performance. Surprises are not your friend If we were to boil down all our advice into one...

Do you know someone who will be taking the SAT soon? Here are the most common challenges students face with the SAT – and how to overcome them! Let’s get this out of the way: contrary to popular belief, the SAT does not measure overall intelligence....

SAT and ACT score policies can be unpredictable, and it may seem like you need an advanced degree just to understand college admissions policies! It is understandable to have some uncertainty about whether these standardized tests are still relevant. So,...

As the school year comes to a close, you may be wondering how your student can best prepare for their future. One of the most important decisions they will make is where to attend college, and a crucial component of that process is standardized testing. The...

It’s no secret that studying is one of the most feared (and avoided) responsibilities for many students. Here’s why students dread studying – and what parents can do to make it fun! When it comes down to it, the act of studying itself isn’t really...

With many colleges and universities no longer requiring SAT/ACT scores for admission, many parents are unsure if their child still needs to take one of these challenging exams. Read on to learn more! During the COVID pandemic, health precautions prevented...

Updated 2023 Students are often curious how many practice tests they should take before sitting the actual ACT/SAT exams. Read on to learn about the benefits of taking ACT/SAT practice tests! We recommend all students start the test preparation process well...