SAT and ACT Test-Taking Tips for Canadians
For Canadian students applying to U.S. colleges and universities, the SAT and ACT remain important standardized tests for admissions. Strong preparation matters, but test-day preparation can also significantly impact the final score. At Oxford Learning, we help students combine subject knowledge with proven test-taking techniques. Below are practical, expert-backed SAT and ACT test-taking tips to […] […]
Holiday Tips for Keeping Students Relaxed, Engaged, and Ready for January
The holiday season is a much-needed break for students—testing, exams, and report cards are right around the corner, and pressure often begins to build this time of year. A restful holiday can help reduce anxiety and restore energy, but too much downtime can make it harder for students to transition back into learning mode in […] […]
Crunch Time: Don’t Study Without These 8 Tips
It’s crunch time. A big test is looming, and there’s no time to waste. Staying focused, retaining information properly, and beating procrastination are the first steps to study success. But solid study skills can transform so-so test scores into top-notch marks. Check out this checklist for proven study tips for exams to take studying from […] […]
5 Tips to Prevent Freezing On Exams
Most students have likely dealt with freezing on exams despite putting in hours of hard work and preparation. The phenomenon commonly known as exam ‘freezing’ can be a significant obstacle to unlocking academic potential. What causes students to freeze on exams? And what learning strategies can students employ to break the ‘freeze’ and pave the […] […]
Do SAT Prep Programs and ACT Prep Programs Work?
SAT Prep Programs and ACT Prep Programs are important to a teen’s future. College admission tests are not something a student wants to leave up to chance. The results of these tests can play a major role in determining a student’s future, so it’s important to be prepared. With so many different prep courses out there, […] […]
Why Failing An Exam Is A Good Thing
Wait, what?! We don’t mean failing a FINAL exam is a good thing, but researchers have discovered that taking pretests (testing knowledge before actually learning course material) can help students better focus and retain information on key content, helping them do better overall in classes than if they merely studied as normal. “[A] (bombed) pretest […] […]
Why is my child getting bad grades and what can I do about it?
Bad grades in school can be caused by any number of problem areas (and sometimes more than one). Being able to pinpoint the issue(s) is the first step to fixing it. Here’s the 8 trouble spots we notice that negatively impact learning; the good news is, we can help with every single one of them! […] […]
Studying? Writing > Typing
One of the ways to better cement knowledge in your brain is to write your study notes rather than type them! A seemingly simple change can make information easier to recall on test day. Hard to believe? Science Alert reports that a new study published in Psychological Science reports that using laptops to make class or study notes makes the act […] […]
Studying Tip: Read From Paper, Not Screens!
There are plenty of studying tips that can help students make the most of the time they spend pouring over notes in preparation for upcoming exams. But even if students are turning off technological distractions, sitting at a desk instead of lounging in bed, and going for a walk to get their blood pumping before […] […]
How Effective Are Your Study Habits?
With final exams right around the corner, now is the perfect time for students to think about how effective their studying habits really are. Let’s face it: ‘studying’ often means lounging on a couch or bed with earbuds in (if you can find them, I lose mine all the time around the house or have […] […]