by Cindy | Dec 18, 2018 | Blog, College Preparation, Educational Achievement, Personal Growth, Reading Comprehension, reading skills, Test Taking, testing
This past week I told a 12th grade 4.0 student that we would soon be applying our reading skills to her Advanced Placement book. Her response was the typical. “We don’t use that book in class and I already have a 4.0.” So, I retorted, “Let me get this straight. Your...
by Cindy | Aug 7, 2018 | Blog, Reading Comprehension, reading skills, RTS Success Blog
Have you ever challenged yourself with a big jigsaw puzzle, one with 500 – 1,000 pieces? The pieces all appear to be the same size (and equal in importance), though the shapes and colors may vary. Reading can be viewed in the same manner, with the pieces of the...
by Cindy | Jul 30, 2018 | Blog, memorization, physician reading skills, Reading Comprehension, reading skills, RTS Success Blog, study methods
Did you know that some highly intelligent people often struggle with reading skills? The reason is that smart people tend to think in a unique way. They like to know all— every little detail— so they are great information collectors and memorizers. Where smart people...
by Cindy | Jul 18, 2018 | Blog, Reading Comprehension, rote learning, study methods, Test Taking, time to study
“I don’t have enough time to study!” This is a common complaint. With outside commitments, including school activities, students who come home after a long day just want to “chill” and relax a bit. But they can’t because school grades are way too important. So their...
by Cindy | Jul 16, 2018 | ACT, Blog, College Preparation, Reading Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, SAT, standardized testing
Standardized testing is not about grades. It’s about aptitude—the ability to learn something new. Aptitude testing also assesses the development or proficiency in a specific area (if provided with education or training) Aptitude is an individual’s “talent” to...
