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Hello MJTP families, The June 7 SAT is officially behind us, and I’ve heard from many of you already. One trend stood out immediately: the Reading passages felt tougher than usual — not just in complexity but in quantity. Some students reported more reading-based questions, particularly in Module 2, than
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The next official SAT is almost here — this Saturday, June 7th. My students have been putting in the extra work, juggling school, tutoring, and extracurriculars. It’s in this final push that things really start to click. Keep showing up. Be resilient. You’re almost there. Remember: After Saturday, you’
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Dear MJTP families, I hope you're all enjoying a safe and sunny Memorial Day with family and friends. We all need a break to remember the things that matter, and I hope you take a much deserved break today. 📘 Word of the Day: Spurious adjective — false or fake;
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Dear MJTP families, This has been a busy week. With proctoring semester summative exams at school, preparing for graduation, and tutoring for the June SAT, there's a lot going on. That said, I wanted to take a quick moment and share a few things with you. SAT Test
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Hello MJTP families, Today marked the official release of May SAT scores, and as always, it came with a mix of emotions. Some students saw gains, some held steady, and others felt the sting of a tough test day. That’s the nature of this journey — progress isn’t always
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Hello MJTP families! I’ve been mulling over a topic for about a week now. With finals at school fast approaching, tutoring sessions, and the endless work of developing what I hope will be the most effective SAT tutoring app ever built, I finally have a few moments to spare
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Mr. John’s Test Prep Families, Yesterday marked the May 3rd SAT—and if you walked out of that test room with a pit in your stomach or just a feeling that you didn’t hit your stride, do not wait. The June 7 SAT is your next big opportunity.
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Want to Get Into Your Dream School Without Spending Thousands? Every spring, I hear from families wondering if they have to hire an expensive college admissions consultant. The short answer? No. But what formulas do colleges use to admit students? To be honest, it's about as clear and
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Hey everyone, I don't normally send out back-to-back newsletters, but I found this recently published piece in The Economist worth sharing. They just published a piece that digs into one of the biggest debates in college admissions: Should standardized tests like the SAT and ACT still matter? The
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Hi families, This week, instead of our usual student-by-student update, I want to step back and share some important developments in the world of standardized testing and college admissions—and what they might mean for your teen. 🎓 The Bigger Picture: The SAT Is Still (Quietly) Making a Comeback It’s
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Mr. John’s Test Prep Weekly • April 12, 2025 Hello MJTP families! Thank you for your patience and flexibility with lessons at the end of March. My wife and I celebrated our marriage and honeymoon in scenic Highlands, NC. It was much colder than Florida, but a refreshing break and
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