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Register Today for Summer SAT/ACT Prep

Jun 6, 2018
1 min

Register Today for Summer SAT/ACT Prep

Register today for a focused and individualized SAT and ACT test prep program by Brooke Higgins of CROSSWALK. Starting Tuesday, June 26, CROSSWALK is hosting a six-week Summer ACT and SAT Test Prep Series. Attend in person at the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach or via Skype. All sessions meet on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30pm. Here is the schedule: 6/26: SAT and ACT Test Overview and General Strategies 7/3: Reading Strategies for Success 7/10: Math Strategies for Success

Summer ACT and SAT Test Prep

May 16, 2017
1 min

Summer ACT and SAT Test Prep

With summer around the corner, it is time to carve out some time for test prep. Rising Juniors and Seniors would be wise to use the summer months to prepare for the upcoming SAT and ACT. CROSSWALK is offering its annual summer workshop series over the following dates and topics: 6/20/17: SAT and ACT Overview and General Strategies 6/27/17: SAT and ACT Reading Strategies for Success 7/5/17: SAT and ACT Math Strategies for Success 7/11/17: SAT and ACT Writing Strategies for Suc

New August Test Date: Best Month for SAT?

Apr 11, 2017
2 min

New August Test Date: Best Month for SAT?

This summer marks the first time the CollegeBoard will offer an August test date for the SAT. The reason behind this, aside from the obvious revenue generation for the CollegeBoard, is that this new timing may benefit students greatly. Instead of trying to cram in a test during the busy school year, students can use the summer months to prepare for test day stress-free. Since stress is the enemy of performance, a summer date would allow students to focus strictly on test

New August Test Date: Best Month for SAT?

Apr 11, 2017
2 min

New August Test Date: Best Month for SAT?

This summer marks the first time the CollegeBoard will offer an August test date for the SAT. The reason behind this, aside from the obvious revenue generation for the CollegeBoard, is that this new timing may benefit students greatly. Instead of trying to cram in a test during the busy school year, students can use the summer months to prepare for test day stress-free. Since stress is the enemy of performance, a summer date would allow students to focus strictly on test

Summer ACT & SAT Prep Tailored to Your Needs

May 25, 2016
2 min

Summer ACT & SAT Prep Tailored to Your Needs

The countdown is on: only a few more weeks of the school year then, SUMMER BREAK! With summer break comes sun, fun and…test prep? That is right. If you are a rising junior or senior, it is time to get started or ramp up your SAT and ACT prep. Fret not because CROSSWALK has a great summer test prep plan available to both Monterey Peninsula locals and anyone with the ability to Skype. All sessions are conducted by Brooke Higgins, Founder and Lead Test Prep Instructor for CRO

Summer ACT & SAT Prep Tailored to Your Needs

May 25, 2016
2 min

Summer ACT & SAT Prep Tailored to Your Needs

The countdown is on: only a few more weeks of the school year then, SUMMER BREAK! With summer break comes sun, fun and…test prep? That is right. If you are a rising junior or senior, it is time to get started or ramp up your SAT and ACT prep. Fret not because CROSSWALK has a great summer test prep plan available to both Monterey Peninsula locals and anyone with the ability to Skype. All sessions are conducted by Brooke Higgins, Founder and Lead Test Prep Instructor for CRO

3 Ways to Refuel a Drained Brain

Aug 24, 2013
2 min

3 Ways to Refuel a Drained Brain

Alarms, homework, and close-toed shoes. Yes, summer is officially over. One of the drawbacks of a relaxing summer is the brain drain that occurs after months of limited academic activity. An idle brain over the summer makes for a sluggish start to the school year. So how do you recharge and refuel a drained brain? How can you jump into the school year focused and ready to learn? If your brain is drained after a summer of lethargy, here are three ways to get your brain a

3 Ways to Refuel a Drained Brain

Aug 24, 2013
2 min

3 Ways to Refuel a Drained Brain

Alarms, homework, and close-toed shoes. Yes, summer is officially over. One of the drawbacks of a relaxing summer is the brain drain that occurs after months of limited academic activity. An idle brain over the summer makes for a sluggish start to the school year. So how do you recharge and refuel a drained brain? How can you jump into the school year focused and ready to learn? If your brain is drained after a summer of lethargy, here are three ways to get your brain a

Jul 13, 2010
2 min

How to Stay Fresh During the Summer

In 3rd Grade, I struggled with Math. I did fine in most other subjects, but for some reason my performance in Math was not up to par. So the summer before I started 4th Grade, my mother purchased some Math workbooks for me. Math workbooks soon became the dread of my summer and predictably, Math became unenjoyable. Summer is a time to refresh the brain, get outdoors and take a break from school. However, with so much pressure to perform academically, it is a good idea to keep

Jul 13, 2010
2 min

How to Stay Fresh During the Summer

In 3rd Grade, I struggled with Math. I did fine in most other subjects, but for some reason my performance in Math was not up to par. So the summer before I started 4th Grade, my mother purchased some Math workbooks for me. Math workbooks soon became the dread of my summer and predictably, Math became unenjoyable. Summer is a time to refresh the brain, get outdoors and take a break from school. However, with so much pressure to perform academically, it is a good idea to keep