The Study Hall Test Preparation Program
NOTE: We are revising the program to respond to current conditions and will have chcnges posted soon. That revision will be a form of our present program Currentlly our students are practing tests remotely. You have many choices to make between now and enrolling in college. One of them may be preparing for the PSAT, SAT, […]
Update on “New” SAT and Our Plan for Juniors
The College Board states presently that in spring of 2016 the SAT will change. This means that current high school juniors need to make careful plans for negotiating this change. We have been through this before in 1994 and 2005. in light of that, we have our juniors on a schedule that we feel will maximize […]
The Study Hall Programs
This video will explain what we do at The Study Hall.
The SAT Changes in 2016
The College Board states presently that in spring of 2016 the SAT will change. Some of the changes they mention are: The essay will be optional and will be based on evaluating how an author used reasoning, evidence, and style in an argument type passage. Vocabulary words will be less esoteric and more relevant. They […]
What do these PSAT scores mean?
Those scores are for the PSAT test your child took in October. The simple answer to that question is that, since the PSAT is a practice test to help your child prepare for the SAT by acquainting the student with the substance of the SAT, the scores should give you an idea where your child’s […]
Our Vocabulary System
This explains our vocabulary system.
Which test should we take – SAT or ACT?
Which test should we take? This is probably the most common question I get. We prepare students for both. We emphasize the SAT for two reasons. First, around 80% of our students use their SAT score because it is far more susceptible to practice. In most cases, practicing and learning the test can increase scores. […]
Schedule for Juniors and Seniors
JUNIOR YEAR SCHEDULE January and February — Register for the SAT and SAT IIs and the ACT. Begin to make a preliminary list of which colleges you would like to attend. Meet with your school counselor to prepare a more specific list of colleges to explore. Get your social security number. March — Write to […]
Our students & parents tell you about us
Hey Henry, It’s M I just wanted to let you know that I got my October SAT scores back and I got a 2350, including an 800 in writing and a 770 in math- two sections I always struggled with! I want to thank you so much for everything you’ve helped me with the last […]