The ACT is coming up and getting a good writing score is critical to your college future (as if you didn’t already know that). In general, standardized tests like the ACT have two main writing&...
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How Teachers Grade my Paper
I’ve graded almost 30,000 essays in my 25 years as a teacher in nearly every subject area. In order to keep my sanity and get through that work, I (and every other teacher) must rely on a defined pr...
TOEFL Test Prep for Writing
What is the TOEFL Exam? The TOEFL Exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized English test with four parts. Reading Speaking Listening Writing The test lasts for about three h...
Benefits of Using AI Writing Software
What do you know about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It’s a hot topic these days for schools, teachers, and students. Defined in the most basic sense, AI is technology that does something huma...
Why a Virtual Writing Tutor is the Best Choice for Test Prep
When you’re getting ready to take the SAT®, the ACT, or another standardized test, the stakes are high. Graduate school, college, and even competitive high school admission is not something to ...
College Application Essay Prompts (for Parents)
As parents, we want the best for our children, but knowing when to step in and when to keep our distance can sometimes be a tricky path to navigate. Presumably, our goal is to raise independent thinke...
How to Write a Winning College Admission Essay
College admission is as competitive as ever and applicants are doing some crazy (illegal?!) things to get the edge. The best way to show your personality and get an edge with schools is to win them ov...
5 Key Characteristics of Good Writing
Most students know that a quality education includes learning how to produce a polished piece of good writing. And improving your writing process—and product—will help more than just your grades; ...