Best Prepped And Polished Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 268 - Jared Cooney Horvath – The Best Way to Use Technology for Learning 34:19

1M ago34:19

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On episode 268, Alexis Avila speaks to returning guest Jared Cooney Horvath.Our Guest:Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and author of the best-selling book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick. Jared has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard …

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Episode 267 - Shirag Shemmassian - Choosing the Right Schools for Pre-Med Majors 23:27

5M ago23:27

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On Episode 267, Alexis Avila speaks to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions interviews.On today’s episode Shirag and I talk about c…

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Episode 266 - From Failing to Acing: The Secrets Behind My Academic Comeback 10:00

6M ago10:00

10:00

On Episode 266 of the new and improved Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis shares his academic struggles and how he was able to overcome them. We’ll discuss ways to achieve better grades in school such as: • Finding the right social circles that will help you thrive. • Finding mentors at school who will inspire you. • Refining your study skills so…

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#265 - The Digital SAT Versus the Paper SAT 8:22

1y ago8:22

8:22

In Episode 265 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences between the Digital SAT and the ACT.The main differences are:1. The digital SAT is shorter than the paper SAT.2. There are more questions for the Reading Section on the digital version.3. The digital version allows calculator use throughout the entire test. There is a …

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The Digital SAT Versus the ACT 7:37

1y ago7:37

7:37

In Episode 264 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences between the Digital SAT and the ACT.The main differences are:1. The Digital SAT is taken on a computer and the ACT is a paper test. There is a digital version of the ACT but it is currently available for international students only.2. The Digital SAT has adaptive diffi…

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Tutoring Tips The Digital SAT Format and Structure 12:22

1y ago12:22

12:22

In Episode 263 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares the differences in the Digital SAT's format and Structure.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips Three Tips for a 330+ GRE Score 5:19

1+ y ago5:19

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In Episode 262 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares three tips that students can use to boost their GRE scores.The three tips are:1. Create a Realistic Timeline:Decide when you want to start and when you actually want to take the test.2. Get in Plenty of Practice:Taking practice tests allows students to see where they are with each sec…

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Tutoring Tips: Three Tips for a 700+ GMAT Score 5:22

1+ y ago5:22

5:22

In Episode 261 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron shares three tips that students can use to boost their GMAT scores about how to approach questions in the Quantitative Comparison section on the ISEE Math Test so students can boost their scores. The three tips are:1. Create a Realistic Timeline:Decide when you want to start and when you act…

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Tutoring Tips: ISEE Math Number One Secret Tip to Propel Your Math Score 6:27

2+ y ago6:27

6:27

On Episode 260 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron talks about how to approach questions in the Quantitative Comparison section on the ISEE Math Tes so students can boost their scores.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: SSAT The Number One Math Secret to Propel your Math Score 6:19

2+ y ago6:19

6:19

On Episode 259 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses when and how students should study to boost their score on the SSAT Math Test.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips SAT Math Hacks Tips and Tricks to Catapult your Math Score 5:38

2+ y ago5:38

5:38

On Episode 258 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses when and where students should use a calculator on the SAT Math Test, as well as how to tackle the non-calculator section so your student can improve their scores on the SAT.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: How to Improve Your ACT Science Score 7:14

2+ y ago7:14

7:14

On Episode 257 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses how students can improve their ACT Science Test scores. He breaks down the different sections of the test, how best to approach them and much more!By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips How Much Time to Spend on Your SAT and ACT Homework 7:09

2+ y ago7:09

7:09

On Episode 256 of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses how much time students should be spending preparing for their ACT and SAT tests. He also makes suggestions about how much information to study at a time, when busy students should study and much more!By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: When to Start Preparing for the SSAT and ISEE Exams 5:31

2+ y ago5:31

5:31

On Episode 255 of The Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives you an idea of when to start preparing for the SSAT and ISEE Exams based on your or your student's unique timelines.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: The New Digital SAT What to Expect 19:42

3y ago19:42

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On Episode 254 of The Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives you an idea of what to expect when the SAT goes digital in 2024.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: How Students Taking the SAT with Extra Time Accommodation Can Use Their Time Wisely 27:04

3y ago27:04

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On Episode 253 of The Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives SAT tips for students taking the SAT with an extra time accommodation.By Alexis Avila

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Tutoring Tips: How Students Taking the ACT with Extra Time Accommodation Can Use Their Time Wisely 18:53

3y ago18:53

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For Episode 252 Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives ACT tips for students taking the ACT with an extra time accommodation.By Alexis Avila

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#251 - Camille Roney - How to Show Up as Your Best Self in and Out of the Classroom" 23:19

3y ago23:19

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On episode 251, Alexis Avila speaks to academic life coach Camille Roney, founder of The Learning Mom, a website that empowers women to start loving their lives, purposefully connect with their children, and cherish their pursuit of education.By Alexis Avila

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Episode 250 with Shirag Shemmassian: How Students Can Appeal College Rejections 35:13

3+ y ago35:13

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Episode 250:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Alexis welcome’s back Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions inte…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: Advice for Students Who Consider Themselves Bad at Standardized Tests 9:33

4y ago9:33

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Episode 249:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron gives a pep talk to those who consider themselves bad at standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Educat…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: Subject Verb Agreement Rules on the ACT and SAT 9:53

4y ago9:53

9:53

Episode 248:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron talks about the subject, verb agreement rules found on both the ACT and SAT examsFor More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: How to Excel on the ACT Math Section 10:43

4y ago10:43

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Episode 247:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron discusses how to excel on the math section of the ACT exam. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: Which Test is The Better One to Take? The SSAT or The ISEE 8:25

4y ago8:25

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Episode 246:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron makes the case for which test SSAT or the ISEE is the better one to take.For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: What Top Scorers on the ISEE and SSAT Share in Common 8:49

4y ago8:49

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Episode 245:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron talks about what top scorers on both the SSAT and ISEE share in common.For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: ISEE Levels and Structure 12:32

4y ago12:32

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Episode 244:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron breaks down the different levels on the ISEE and how each level is structured.• Primary Level ISEE is for any student entering grades 2-4• Lower Level ISEE is for any student entering grades 5-6• Middle-Level ISEE is for any student entering grades 7-8• Upper-Level ISEE is fo…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: How to Get a 36 on the ACT 8:32

4y ago8:32

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Episode 243:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron tells you what it takes to get a top score on the ACT exam. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips Episode: "SSAT Levels and Structure" 10:33

4y ago10:33

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Episode 242:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron breaks down the different levels on the SSAT and how each level is structured:If you have a student who is in 3rd or 4th grade and looking to apply to 4th or 5th grade, they are going to take the elementary level of the SSAT. If you have a student who is in 5th, 6th, or 7th g…

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P&P Tutoring Tips Episode: "How to Get a 1600 on the SAT" 9:40

4y ago9:40

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Episode 241:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron tells you what it takes to get a top score on the SAT exam. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: How Colleges Read Your ACT and SAT Scores 8:03

4y ago8:03

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Episode 240:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron talks about how colleges read and interpret your ACT and SAT scores. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: How to Get Faster and More Accurate on the ISEE Exam (Episode #239) 10:24

4y ago10:24

10:24

Episode 239:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron gives you tips to improve working faster on the ISEE independent school exam. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: Five Similarities and Differences Between the SAT and ACT Grammar Sections 13:03

4y ago13:03

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Episode 238:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron talks about some of the main similarities and differences between the SAT and ACT grammar sections.For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Educatio…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: Three Tips for Acing the ACT Science Section 8:22

4y ago8:22

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Episode 237:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron gives you three tips for acing the ACT Science section. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: How to Best Manage Your SAT or ACT Homework 8:47

4y ago8:47

8:47

Episode 236:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron tells you how to manage your SAT and ACT homework. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: When you Should and When you Should NOT take The ACT or SAT Optional Essay 7:48

4y ago7:48

7:48

Episode 235:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron tells you when you should or should not take the ACT or SAT Optional essay. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: Five Common Punctuation Mistakes to Avoid on the SAT and ACT 7:05

4+ y ago7:05

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Episode 234:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron talks about the 5 most common punctuation mistakes students make on the SAT and ACT tests.For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P: Tutoring Tips/ Pacing Tips Episode “How to Build Your Speed When Taking the ACT or SAT” 9:56

4+ y ago9:56

9:56

Episode 233: On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives you tips on how to answer questions faster on the SAT or ACT tests. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education…

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P&P: Tutoring Tips Episode "General Tips to Improve a Low Score on the SAT or ACT” 8:47

4+ y ago8:47

8:47

Episode 232: On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives you tips on how to increase a low score on the SAT or ACT. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P: Jessie Peck Martin "How to Make the Most Out of College Admissions During Quarantine" 37:30

4+ y ago37:30

37:30

Episode 231:This week, Alexis talks to wellness coach Jessie Peck Martin.Jessie Peck Martin, M. Ed. is founder of compassU Educational Consulting, LLC, author of Three Things About College Admissions: I Wish Someone Had Told Me, and creator of the College Admissions Made Simple Virtual Academy, earned a B.S. in Marketing and a Master’s degree in Ed…

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P&P: Tutoring Tips Episode "How to Self-Study for the ACT and SAT Tests During Quarantine" 16:07

4+ y ago16:07

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Episode 230: On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast Aaron of Prepped and Polished gives you tips on how to self-study for the ACT and SAT tests during quarantine. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Ed…

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P&P: Tutoring Tips "Finding a Reason for Your Answer on SAT and ACT Rhetoric Questions" 9:35

4+ y ago9:35

9:35

Episode 229: On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast Aaron of Prepped and Polished shows you how to quickly and efficiently find reasons for your answers on rhetoric-based questions on the SAT and ACT tests.For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast…

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P&P: Tutoring Tips "What 36 ACT and 1600 SAT Perfect Score Test Takers Share in Common" 11:20

4+ y ago11:20

11:20

Episode 228: On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast Aaron of Prepped and Polished shows you traits perfect score SAT and ACT test-takers share in common.For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P: Cynthia Klein "How to Build a Strong Bond with Your Teenager" 31:39

4+ y ago31:39

31:39

Episode 227:This week, Alexis talks to Cynthia Klein. Cynthia Klein is a parenting expert whose passion is to create more peace in the world by first creating peace in the home. Cynthia’s book, Ally Parenting: A Non-Adversarial Approach to Transform Conflict Into Cooperation, guides parents through an effective and harmonious approach that empowers…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: "Three Grammar Mistakes Students Often Make on The SAT and ACT" 8:25

4+ y ago8:25

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Episode 226:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaronshows you three common errors students make on the SAT and ACT and how to avoid them. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: "How to Create and Use an SAT and ACT Formula Sheet" 8:40

4+ y ago8:40

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Episode 225:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron teaches you how to create and use an SAT and ACT formula sheet and how to form good study habits. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education…

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P&P: Jeannie Kulwin "How to Breathe Your Way Out of Stress" 33:17

4+ y ago33:17

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Episode 224:This week, Alexis talks to wellness coach Jeannie Kulwin. Jeannie received her BA from U-California Santa Barbara and has 18+years of high school teaching experience in LA’s public school system. She is a credentialed teacher, Breathwork and Meditation Facilitator, Sound Healer, Yoga Instructor, Reiki Practitioner and a Functional Nutri…

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P&P: Gil Gibori "Creating Positive Environments for Teens to Thrive" 22:22

4+ y ago22:22

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Episode 223:This week, Alexis talks to Gil Gibori Founder of the House Tutoring Lounge. Gil has degrees from Emory and Northwestern and has decades of experience as a private tutor. He is CEO and Founder of The House, the world’s first Tutoring Lounge specifically designed for today’s student. The method behind The House Tutoring Lounge is to offer…

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P&P Tutoring Tips: Identifying Trap Answers on the SAT and ACT Reading Sections 9:16

4+ y ago9:16

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Episode 222:On today's episode of the Prepped and Polished Podcast, Aaron teaches you how to identify trap answers on the SAT and ACT reading sections. For More Information Visit: preppedandpolished.com. Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!…