📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 10 annihilate verb Root: AD- (to) + NIHIL- (nothing) 👆 Click to flip to destroy utterly; to wipe out completely "The storm threatened to annihilate the coastal village before evacuation orders could be carried out." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → 📖 March 14, 2026 International SAT Vocabulary
📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 17 substantiate verb Root: SUB- (under) + STANT- (stand) 👆 Click to flip to provide evidence to support or prove true "The scientist needed months of additional experiments to substantiate her initial hypothesis." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → 📖 March 14, 2026 Official SAT Vocabulary Quiz Mr.
Updated March 16, 2026 With a little help from AI, I've compiled some data trends on the tough vocabulary words that r/SAT moderator "yodatsracist" and roots2words.com have documented for all documented SATs from March 2024 through March 2026. After analyzing every SAT vocabulary quiz
Hello MJTP families! It is officially Spring Break for me this week. As most of you know, I still teach full-time. I'm looking forward to a productive week of content creation and launching a few exciting products that I can't wait to tell you about. Stay
2026 SATs, here we come! The first SAT of the year, March 14th SAT, is this Saturday. That means this week shouldn't be about learning new things. It's about sharpening what you should already know — and trusting the work you've already put in. Here&
This was one of those weeks where the lesson plan wrote itself — not in a classroom, but on the water, in a gymnasium, and somewhere in between. Intersession week is always a reset. The rhythms of school give way to something looser, more exploratory, and if you're lucky,
Happy Friday, MJTP families. I'll keep this short because the clock is ticking. The March 14 SAT is less than two weeks away, and today — Friday, February 27 — is the regular registration deadline. Head to collegeboard.org and get it done before 11:59 PM Eastern tonight. Miss
MJTP families: It's been a little while since my last newsletter, so let me catch you up. If you're in Florida, you already know — we had actual snow south of Tampa a few weeks ago. I don't do cold. Never have. My wife and
Quick update for our National Merit families — Finalist letters have reportedly been uploaded to the Online Scholarship Application portal. If you're a Semifinalist waiting on your status, log in now: 👉 osa.nationalmerit.org As a reminder, NMSC also mailed Certificates of Merit to high school principals on February
Happy Friday, everyone! She Did It I got the best kind of message this week. Camper was accepted to Davidson College in North Carolina — and she's officially committed. Here's what she wrote: "I got accepted to Davidson College in NC on Saturday, and today I
Happy February, MJTP families! We've got a packed update this week — new official practice material, an exciting opportunity for high scorers, a scholarship opportunity, and some important news that underscores just how much the SAT continues to matter in college admissions. Let's get into it. A
(Hint: It's Not What You Think) Here's something I've noticed after years of tutoring SAT students: the ones who plateau in the 1400s almost always blame the same thing. "I just need to learn more content," they tell me. "Once I
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Happy Friday, MJTP families! I hope this note finds you well. Here in Florida, we've been enjoying some absolutely gorgeous weather lately - clear skies, cool mornings, perfect afternoons. I had the opportunity to go inshore fishing last weekend and caught a nice snook. But I know many
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A real student's question reveals what most families don't understand about SAT score reports.
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You’re doing everything right — practice tests, review sessions, flashcards — but your score hasn’t moved in weeks. It’s frustrating. You start wondering if you’ve peaked, or if maybe you’re just not a “good test taker.” Chances are, you haven't peaked. You’re just stuck
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Your step-by-step roadmap from PSAT test day to scholarship winner Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Why This Guide Matters 2. Understanding the PSAT/NMSQT Test Format 3. Digital Testing with Bluebook: What Students Need to Know 4. Test Day Preparation Checklist 5. Testing Accommodations and English Learner Support 6. The
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Welcome to 2026, MJTP families! Isn't that a beautiful banner image? We had an amazing sunset over Anna Maria Island this week, and I just had to share. I hope everyone had a restful holiday break. School starts back for me tomorrow, and I'm excited to
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🔥 High-Frequency SAT Flashcards Card 1 of 13 quintessential adjective Root: QUINT- (fifth, essence) Appeared 3 times 👆 Click to flip representing the most perfect or typical example Paris is often considered the quintessential romantic city. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → 🔥 High-Frequency SAT Vocabulary Quiz Round 2: 13 More Essential Words from 2024-2025 Section
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🔥 High-Frequency SAT Flashcards Card 1 of 13 eschew verb Root: Old French eschiver (avoid) ⭐ Appeared 5 times 👆 Click to flip to deliberately avoid or keep away from The health-conscious chef eschews processed ingredients in favor of fresh, organic produce. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → 🔥 High-Frequency SAT Vocabulary Quiz Round 1: The 13
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📚 December 2025 US SAT Flashcards Card 1 of 9 promulgate verb Root: PROMULG- (make known) 👆 Click to flip to make widely known; to promote or publicize officially The government promulgated new regulations requiring clearer food labeling. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on
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Through my work with students preparing for the SAT and PSAT, I’ve noticed a similar pattern repeating. They start strong. Motivation is high, the schedule is fresh, and the early practice tests feel exciting. Then, a few weeks in, the rhythm fades off. The effort is still there, but
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📚 December 2025 Int'l SAT Flashcards Card 1 of 14 evince verb Root: VINC- (conquer, prove) 👆 Click to flip to show or provide evidence of His fighting style evinces a familiarity with kung fu and Brazilian jujitsu. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then
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Dear Mr. John’s Test Prep Families! "Phew!" (As my wife likes to express after a long day...) It has been quite a run this season. As we approach the end of 2025, I’m taking a moment to breathe and look back at what has been an
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Dear MJTP Families, First, I want to say thank you for your patience. I know it has been a little while since my last newsletter. The past few weeks have been full—traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, meeting with students for extra sessions, and balancing my school responsibilities. I appreciate