How should financial aid letters inform your college decision? Here, we’ll break down the parts of a financial aid package and more!
Read MoreDid you know that writing can help you remember? Here’s how taking notes can help you retain what you learn!
Read MoreThere’s no point in learning something if you’ll just forget it! Here’s how we make sure our students retain information!
Read MoreSmaller classes means more student engagement, which means higher retention! We understand this at SSA and limit our classes to no more than 5 students.
Read MoreCritical thinking is important in the short term, for things like the SAT, and the long term, for being successful in life! Here’s how we bring it into our classrooms.
Read MoreIf you didn’t make any mistakes, we wouldn’t have to teach you anything! We understand that it’s all part of the process and we welcome mistakes as opportunities to strengthen students’ understanding.
Read MoreBy talking less ourselves, we encourage our students to engage critically and learn actively to get them closer to that incredible “AHA!” moment.
Read MoreAt SSA, we believe that our students already know most of what they need to. Here’s how we help students make connections!
Read MoreHere’s how we provide a positive learning environment for our students where they can grow, build confidence, and gain self-assurance.
Read MoreTake this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 7: Keep track of your success and DON’T GIVE UP!
Read MoreTake this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 5: Visualize test day and your success!
Read MoreTake this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 1: Keep with it! Routine is important to adopt the mindset for success!
Read MoreAt SSA, we don’t just teach students tricks and tools, we show them how to use them! Here’s how.
Read MoreWhat should you write your college essay on? Can you write the same essay for multiple colleges? Here, we’ll answer these questions and more about the Common App essay!
Read MoreFeeling pressure to take the SAT at a certain time? Have no fear- it doesn’t matter when you take it! Here are the reasons why!
Read MoreHere’s what you should do before and on test day to set yourself up to do the best you can!
Read MoreSSA students will meet a variety teachers and students from diverse backgrounds. Here’s how SSA broadens the minds of its students!
Read MoreMany parents ask what a “good” SAT score is. Here’s our answer!
Read MoreHere’s how our methods can help hard-working students get their SAT scores up!
Read MoreThe SAT can be terrifying! Here’s how practice tests can help you gain confidence (and improve your score)!
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