For Students Studying for the LSAT
For those students wanting to become lawyers, they might lament that there are no real-world applications of the LSAT. The LSAT is filled with questions about arguments that make little to no sense, reading comprehension passages that appear to be the very embodiment of cruel and unusual punishment, and logic “games.” How exactly does this all determine who has what it takes to be a lawyer? Is the LSAT just a crucible to bear before entering the hallowed halls of law school?
Parenting: Some Things I Have Learned Along the Way
There are many expressions and “rules to live by” when it comes to parenting, but there’s nothing like the real thing.
What is Logic?
Formal logic is the fundamental language which underlies modern mathematics and computer science. And yet students are rarely exposed to it before college, if ever. This has led to it having a reputation for difficulty and obscurity. Nothing could be further from the truth!
Easy Increase on the SAT and ACT?
How easy do you want it to be to increase on the SAT and ACT? The latter probably seems like a very simple answer: as easy as possible. But, I think with more consideration you might revise that statement.
Enemies of the People: The SAT and ACT
I was at a conference at New York University recently called “Life of the Mind.” Its purpose was to use classical and modern texts to examine the meaning of education. At dinner, everyone at my table shared what they do. I said, “I own a tutoring company that specializes on the SAT and ACT.” The fellow attendee sitting next to me exclaimed, “So you’re the enemy!”
How to Choose the Right College
Choosing a college is not simple, but it doesn’t have to be that hard. Here at Summit Prep we are most focused on understanding who your child is and helping them find a great “fit.”
Is All Education Meaningful?
In a prior post, I shared what I had learned about how to foster ambition (defined as the drive to excel and succeed). To achieve success, people need skill and knowledge. But the acquisition of skill and knowledge requires the desire to learn. In order to cultivate an appetite for learning, people need to be convinced that learning is meaningful, that it has value, is worthwhile, and has purpose. Purpose, therefore, is the foundation of learning, ambition, and success – it is, after all, why we do whatever we do. So, how do we convince students that all education has meaning and purpose?
Avoid These Costly Prep Mistakes
There are three things families need for effective prep. Two are obvious. The third, not so much.
The Beauty of Mathematics
When we think of beauty, we may recall a painting, a landscape, architecture, or Super Bowl XLII. Most of us place Math low on that list—but why?
Test-Optional Schools: How “Optional” Are They?
Last week, the University of Chicago announced that they are becoming “test-optional.” In other words, they will allow but no longer require domestic applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission consideration. This news comes rather unexpectedly from one of the most selective schools in the country, and immediately raises questions: Why change the requirements? Should I still be preparing for and taking these tests? If I do take the tests, should I still submit my scores to such schools? Will other top schools do likewise?