Blog Posts

Is it necessary to take the PSAT? Yes? No? Maybe?

First, what is the PSAT? The “P” stands for preliminary, and this test is a preview of the SAT (containing  three sections--Reading, Writing & Language, and Math). It’s a slightly...

Congratulations to the Class of 2016 Pivot Tuto...

Here are the Universities that our amazing, hard-working, and dedicated Class of 2016 Students are attending!  Students attended Bishops, Torrey Pines High School, Canyon Crest Academy, Cathedral Catholic High School, High...

How to Make the Most of Summer Vacation

Summer vacation! The most hallowed time of year for students everywhere! But now that you are in high school, you’re probably asking yourself: how do I make the most of...

5 Tips for Final Exams 📚📓📝

1) Sleep more! Unconventional, I know, but sleep really does help you process the information you’ve learned throughout the day, and it also helps your brain rest and recuperate so...

Top 5 Things to do NOW to Build Reading Compreh...

The reading sections of standardized tests can be some of the most difficult and frustrating parts of the ACT or SAT, and not just because the passages and questions are...

10 Skills To Look For In An Effective Tutor

These days, anyone can be a tutor: there is no license or formal training, and anyone—with or without a degree can find work as tutor. But a truly effective tutor...