Napping: Good for the Mind, Body, and…SAT

Posted on May 15, 2013 by 2400Expert

Welcome to college, your first big step into adulthood. Without your mother nagging you to catch up on your homework, you have the freedom to go back to the most important lesson of pre-school: napping.

Unlike when you were an innocent child, your naps now have an educational purpose: to help you hit the SAT books and get into your dream college. Don’t underestimate the power of a little shuteye — it can do wonders for your education!

(1) Catching a few zzzs improves alertness, decision-making, creativity, and stamina!

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(2) Napping helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep all night.

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(3) A brief siesta midday is a MUCH better alternative to all-nighters, which can cut your ability to hold information nearly in half!

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Now that you’ve learned another way to boost your grades, contact us for help with preparing for one of the biggest exams you’ll ever take: the SAT!

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Don’t Get Discouraged By SAT Prep

Posted on May 8, 2013 by 2400 Expert

High schoolers often get wrapped up in the high expectations set for the college SAT exam. But whether you’re an overachiever who reaches for academic excellence, a middle-of-the-road student, or someone who struggles in class, SAT prep leans more toward manageable than hopeless.

You don’t have to get discouraged while preparing for this stressful exam. Relieve your anxieties, eliminate the fear, and don’t forget to use your resources — such as the nation’s only SAT website developed by the student who scored a perfect 2400.

Let’s take a visual walk through the common myths that build negative anxieties leading up to the SAT exam.

1. Students Can’t Prepare for the SAT

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Simply taking one practice exam before the test is statistically likely to improve a final score. Familiarize yourself with the thought process of answering practice questions.

2. SAT Scores Are No Longer a Big Part of the College Admissions Process

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This is not a test to put off until the last minute. Your score will make a significant difference in eligibility for admissions to your top schools—and even financial aid.

3. The Longer Students’ Essays Are, The Better Their Scores Will Be

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Test scorers won’t take a glance at your essay, assume that a lot of words mean you’re intelligent, give you a great score, and move on. The focus should be the quality of the argument (or your overall purpose) and of the writing — not quantity!

If you’re ready to take your SAT prep to the next level and get the higher score you’ve been wanting, contact us today!

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SAT Books Got 3 Students at the Same School Perfect Scores

Posted on April 22, 2013 by 2400 Expert

It’s something every high-achieving student dreams of: getting the elusive perfect score on the SATs. While having one student do this is rare and spectacular, even more astounding is having three students at the same school accomplish it.
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At Upper Dublin High School in Pennsylvania, that’s exactly what happened this year. High school juniors Julie Baldassano, Benjamin She, and William Raynor made headlines for their stellar performance on the SATs, each achieving a perfect 2400. Not only that, but two other juniors only missed one question on the test, scoring an impressive 2380.

While all these students are brilliant, they all cite thorough preparation for the test as a key component of their success. So if you have hopes of getting your own perfect score, hit those SAT books and take lots of practice tests. Perfection is possible, as these three students have shown.

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SAT Tip: Understanding Idioms

Posted on April 5, 2013 by 2400 Expert

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An idiom is defined by Shaan Patel, President of 2400 Expert, as “a set expression of commonly associated words in everyday English.” Idioms in the English language are often difficult for students to recognize whose primary language is one other than English.

Understanding and recognizing correct idiom usage is important when studying for the SAT because it is an area that will be tested, via writing and multiple-choice questions. Patel points out that idiom errors frequently involve small prepositions such as to, of, and for. Patel also recommends using an idiom you are unsure about in a different context to determine if the usage is correct.

Shaan Patel created the 2400 Expert SAT prep curriculum after achieving a perfect 2400 SAT score. Call 2400 Expert at 702-952-9566 for additional information.

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Testing Trend: Sponsored SAT Prep Days at School

Posted on March 14, 2013 by 2400 Expert

When you’re a high school student, the only thing uglier than the usual four letter words are a couple of three letter acronyms: ACT and SAT. These letters can send shivers down high schoolers’ spines. Maybe you’re prepping for one of these; or maybe you have a child who is; and yes — they still administer these tests and they are taken into consideration by college admissions panels.

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So will your students’ schools be offering the SAT or the ACT? That depends. The College Board is responsible for the SAT; and in a recent move to entice schools to continue to use the SAT instead of the increasingly popular ACT, the College Board has begun to offer the test for free to certain students. The move is part of a program called SAT® School Day.

Whether you’re a student or a parent of a student, there’s no need to fear the SAT, and there’s no need to go at it alone. Get help studying, and study smart! 2400 Expert is the only SAT test prep company founded by a student who scored a perfect 2400. Visit us online for more information!

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The Truth About Applying for College

Posted on February 11, 2013 by 2400 Expert

When you’re ready to start applying for college, you will get a lot of advice, mostly from your parents and other adults whose experience may have been drastically different from yours. Things have changed.  Here’s what you can really look forward to when looking to apply for schools.

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Early prep

Back in the good old days, you could take your SATs as a senior, apply for several colleges of your choice, and then choose the one you desired. Not anymore. Now, your secondary education pursuits begin as a freshman – or sooner. You don’t just need good grades, you need PERFECT grades. Plus extracurricular activities. Plus community service.  Plus several recommendation letters. Plus fantastic SAT scores.

If you aren’t already an athlete, on the student council, or in band or theater – get yourself into one of these quick. It is never too late to do something in high school that will help you get into college.

The SATs

Your junior year, you may take the PSATs. It won’t help you get into a school, but it will sure help you figure out that you need to take an SAT prep class.

Fire up an online SAT course, and practice, practice, practice. If you are unsatisfied with your SAT score, take the test again. A good SAT score speaks volumes, so make sure your score is solid.

The Common Application

Instead of applying for individual colleges, like your folks may have, you now have the convenience of filling out the Common Application. The idea is that, instead of painstakingly writing an inspired essay for each college, your one essay may be submitted en masse to every college you desire that accepts the Common Application. Except for one tiny detail: every college you desire that accepts the Common Application also expects a “supplemental essay.”

Financial Aid

While you’re juggling all these tests and applications just to get into a school, your parents will be ripping their hair out as they fill out financial aid paperwork. Parents need to fill out a FAFSA form to receive any money from the government towards college.

Be the 5.9%

That’s statistically the acceptance rate for a majority of schools. Yikes. Think you have a better resume than 94% of other applicants? If not, do something to improve your standing.

Good luck, and keep your grades and test scores up.

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Session 10 – Track B (04/07 – 05/19)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Shaan

Session 10 (04/07 – 05/19)

Track B (Tue/Thurs Afternoons & Sun Mornings)

Location: Intelligent Office, 5550 Painted Mirage Rd Ste 320, Las Vegas, NV 89149

Students enrolled in this class will meet with the 2400 Expert Instructor on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30PM – 6:30PM for SAT instruction. Additionally, students will complete a proctored SAT examination on Saturdays from 9:00AM – 1:00PM. A full calendar of the dates and times for this session are as follows:

Week 1
Sun     –          04/07/2013 9:00AM-1:00PM                      –          Diagnostic SAT Examination #1
Tue     –          04/09/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 1
Thurs             –          04/11/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 2

Week 2
Sun     –          04/14/2013 9:00AM-1:00PM                      –          SAT Examination #2
Tue     –          04/16/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 3
Thurs –          04/18/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 4

Week 3
Sun     –          04/21/2013 9:00AM-1:00PM                      –          SAT Examination #3
Tue     –          04/23/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 5
Thurs –          04/25/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 6

Week 4
Sat      –          04/27/2013 9:00AM-1:00PM                      –          Review & Makeup Session
Tue     –          04/30/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 7
Thurs             –          05/02/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 8

Week 5
Sun     –          05/05/2013 9:00AM-1:00PM                      –          SAT Examination #4
Tue     –          05/07/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 9
Thurs             –          05/09/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 10
Fri       –          05/10/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          Parent Conferences

Week 6
Sun     –          05/12/2013 9:00AM-1:00PM                      –          SAT Examination #5
Tue     –          05/14/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 11
Thurs             –          05/16/2013 3:30PM-6:30PM                      –          2400 Expert Classroom Session 12

Week 7
Sun     –          05/19/2013 9:00AM-1:00PM                      –          Final SAT Examination #6


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Studying the SATS: A Historical Timeline

Posted on January 24, 2013 by 2400 Expert

Studying for the SATs can be a daunting and overwhelming task, but learning a bit more about the SATs and how they were formed may help ease your mind and give you an edge come game day.

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In 1901, a man named Carl Brigham first developed what has come to be known as the SAT. And, according to Wikipedia, the test “was originally developed as a way to eliminate test bias between people from different socio-economic backgrounds.”

Over the years, the SATs, or scholastic aptitude tests, have gone through many changes and updates. After Brigham’s creation of the test, it would take approximately 25 years before the first test was actually administered.

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The next 55 years saw many changes to the SATs, especially among the verbal portion and some in the math section. During the 1990′s, a controversy over the test occurred as top students scores began to decline. Because of this, the test was again changed. In 2005, due to “moist” tests, many students received higher and/or lower scores than what they actually should have received. A lawsuit ensued, and changes were again made.

The last changes that occurred happened in 2012, as pictures of test takers have been submitted alongside their tests. These new measures have been seen as discrimination among some takers.

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Get the most out of your SAT studies and SAT online course by clicking here.

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3 iPhone Apps That Will Help SAT Studying

Posted on December 17, 2012 by 2400expert
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Studying for the SAT

Many SAT study materials are dry and boring, making it difficult for students to get excited about preparing for the SAT. Technology has made studying for the SAT easier and more entertaining than ever before, with study materials available to download straight to your phone. Here are a few of the best iPhone apps that will get you prepared to take the SAT.

Adapster: SAT Math by Empire Edge

Math can be difficult for many SAT test takers. This app adapts to the user, learning what type of math questions are troubling, then explains the topic and generates similar questions to enure proficiency.

Princeton Review’s SAT Vocab Challenge by Modality

Having difficulty with the advanced vocabulary used on the SAT? This app challenges the user with 250 commonly used SAT words, offering four games that ensure a full knowledge of these difficult words.

Kaplan Portable SAT by LibreDigital

As one of the leaders in SAT preparation, Kaplan’s portable app allows users to study effectively, without having to carry around a heavy SAT prep book. This app covers the entire test, with tips and strategies for each section of the test.

These apps will help you prepare for the SAT on the go, but for a more complete study experience, try an online SAT course.

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Little Free Library: Spreading Knowledge in the Community

Posted on November 29, 2012 by 2400expert

Literacy may be second nature for many of us, but it is certainly not something to take for granted. Young or old, learning to read can be an empowering experience, and can unlock the doors to a wealth of knowledge. One organization has decided to make the flow of knowledge their priority – the Little Free Library movement.

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A Little Free Library in Michigan

As the name implies, the Little Free Library offers books free of charge. Patrons can either return the book, or leave a book of their choice in return for a book. The library itself is usually about the size of a box or crate, and comes in all kinds of designs. They can be as simple as a wooden gate with a hinged door on the front, to as complex as an elaborate miniature house.

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A musical themed Little Library

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Who looks after these Little Libraries? Registered library owners (or “Stewards” as they are referred to) both build and maintain their library (with the help of patterns and kits from the official website). Libraries can be posted on the sides of buildings, along sidewalks, or other places where they will be seen. Stewards provide some books, but the point of the program is to get the community involved as well.

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The basic layout.

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So, what kinds of books go in the Little Free Library? Well, that depends on the Steward and the community. Libraries can be a collection of literary favorites from neighbors, or a theme chosen by the Steward. For example,  you could have a school themed library filled with SAT books and study books, or you could have a food and nutrition themed library.

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Getting children to read is a plus.

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Library Stewards are encouraged to send in pictures of their Libraries, and share their stories. If you are interested in setting up your own Little Free Library, you can register on the main site. You may be surprised to see what a difference a little knowledge can make in your community.

 

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