11.1.08 - Score Choice

Here is what I think of the Score Choice option, the new College Board rule that allows students to keep the scores from multiple SAT test dates and hidden and only reveal their best efforts: I think it'll benefit students, though I don't think it'll radically change the way we look at SAT prep. The primary advantage in my eyes is that students can think of their first SAT as a warm-up instead of a make-or-break exam. That's a psychological advantage. But will students start taking the test nine times just because they can? I wouldn't recommend anyone spend that much time in a test room. Better to prepare diligently and take the test one, two, or (worst case) times.

5.22.08 - 2400

Life isn't perfect, but sometimes SAT scores are: a student from last summer's Advanced SAT Boot Camp just carded a 2400 on the May SAT. For those keeping track at home, that's the 2nd 2400 recorded by a Tutor Ted student. Will you be next?

Now, as sexy as it is to brag about a 2400, the vast majority (like, 99.99%) of students will not score that well. I heard from another student who improved his reading score from 590 to 680. His math and writing scores improved as well. Now, that's a significant, realistic improvement. Makes me feel like I know what I'm doing.

Oh yeah, almost forgot: I took the Subject Tests in Literature and Math Level 2. I wanted to make sure I knew exactly what material they are testing and remind myself of what it actually feels like to take one of these tests. I got my scores back today too: 800 on both. I've still got the touch, baby!

03.18.08 - "Ted, you're the MAN!!!"

Outstanding results from the March 2008 exam include a student who scored 2320 after starting with a 1920, a 2210 from an 1860, and many, many goals met.

10.25.07 - Every single one of Tutor Ted's students meets or exceeds his/her goal on SAT

If you think this doesn't make me absolutely giddy, you're wrong. When the calls roll in and everyone tells me how happy they are... well, it's pretty cool. It doesn't happen by accident, though; my students worked their keysters off this fall.

11.5.06 - Five of Tutor Ted's students score 2300+ on October SAT

In a stunning exhibition of brilliance, FIVE of my students hit 2300 or higher (including, no joke, a 2400). Tutor Ted attributes this to something in the water in 1990.