SAT Reading – Looking for Key Information in Science Passages
Many of the passages on the SAT Reading Test are research summaries. Knowing the typical structure of these passages makes them easier to read.
The TOEFL and University Application
| University Admissions Consulting, Test Preparation, TOEFL, US Universities
There are a lot of standardized tests you'll need to take to apply to American schools - the TOEFL may be one of them. Will you need to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and if so, what should you expect to see on this test?
Fall Special Intensive – 2020
| SAT, ACT, Test Preparation
Good news for all international school students! We have created a list of courses during your school break to help boost your test scores and English! Fall Break Intensive *All lessons are taught at The Edge Mong Kok or Causeway Bay Center. Please call us at (852) 2783 7100 (MK), (852)2972 2555 (CB) or […]
Useful Formulae for SAT Subject Test: Math Level II
By Leo Lam (ACT, SAT, SSAT, Math, Physics, MAT, STEP, TSA, English Builder tutor at The Edge Learning Center) In my last blog, I provided a few tips on how to tackle the SAT Math Level II subject test. For those of you who are preparing for the test (the next one will be in August), I […]
Quarantine Reading for the SAT
Of all the sections in the SAT, students find the Reading section to not only be the hardest section but also the hardest to make progress on.
Using a normal calculator to do Algebraic Expansion (Part 2)
| SAT Math, ACT Math, Test Preparation
By Owen Cheong (Math, Physics, Chemistry tutor at The Edge Learning Center) In one of my previous articles, I talked about how to use a scientific calculator to perform algebraic manipulation. Please check it here before reading this article. In part 2, I am going to show you how to apply this method in the SAT and ACT […]
How To Handle College Admissions During The Coronavirus Pandemic
| Test Preparation, Admission Consulting, Academic Tutoring
By Duc Luu (Founder and Admissions Consultant of The Edge Learning Center) Given the current worldwide lockdown, I’ve been asked about what steps I think need to be taken to mitigate COVID-19’s impact on the college admissions process. Let me give you a checklist and themes to consider: GPA Some high schools are moving to pass/fail […]
5 Tips on Tackling the SAT Subject Test: Math Level II
| SAT, SAT Math, Test Preparation
By The Edge Learning Center Many universities require students to submit two or three SAT Subject Test scores in addition to their ACT/SAT scores. Those students who plan to study STEM in the future will often choose to take the Math Level II test. The score range of this test is 200 to 800. Many top […]
Facebook Live: Upcoming SAT Arrangement and Exam Tips
According to the HKEAA, the 14 March SAT has been cancelled for students travelling into Hong Kong, and local students registered at AsiaWorld-Expo will be transferred to a different location for testing. Our test prep expert Mr Najeeb Sheikh was on Facebook Live to explain to you the upcoming SAT arrangement as well as give test-tips to […]
Einstein’s Annus Mirabilis
| Academic Tutoring, Physics, Test Preparation
By The Edge Learning Center As I was teaching SAT Physics, I was reminded of the progress the science has made in the last hundred years. Take the year 1905, Einstein’s Annus Mirabilis. Over the course of a single calendar year Einstein published four ground breaking papers that shook the scientific community. The Photoelectric effect, the […]
Should I Take the SAT Essay?
By The Edge Learning Center Something our consultants and instructors often get asked about is whether a student should take the Essay portion of the SAT Reasoning Test. This is unsurprising given the scant amount of advice that College Board, the administrator of the SAT, offers in this regard: You don’t have to take the […]
Do you know the differences between the ACT and SAT?
| SAT, ACT, Test Preparation
Nowadays, every college and university in the US accept the ACT and SAT equally. These standardized tests help schools evaluate your application and see how well prepared you are for college courses. Increase your chances of getting into top college by picking the right test! But first, do you know the differences between the ACT […]
