| DEB OSBORN |
| What's your best advice for students? |
| Every time you practice, take 5 minutes to reflect and write down 1) what you did, 2) what improved, and 3) what still needs work. It can help you see your strengths and help you plan your next study session. |
| Explain an analogy you use to create an aha moment. |
| Taking a test every day for a week or month is like running a marathon every day before the actual race. It's exhausting and you don't have a chance to build your skills or improve your times. Shorter, targeted practice mixed with timed sections, full tests and rest days can be a more effective study plan just like a mix of short and long runs, cross training and rest days help you prep for a marathon. |
| SASHA FAWAZ |
| What's your best advice for students? |
| Know your WHY - a goal score without a purpose is empty. Your goal score is achievable, but not without a lot of work. What will having that higher score mean for you? For your future? Your family? To reach your goal, you're going to need skills, content knowledge, and MOTIVATION. |
| Explain an analogy you use to create an aha moment. |
| You want to take any practice tests you do seriously even though they aren't your 'official score.' Imagine if we were to co-plan a running schedule to get you prepared for a marathon. On the first day, I ask you to run as far as you can, but because it's just practice, you only run around the block rather than truly push yourself. We are going to come up with a plan for someone who can only run around the block! Without those accurate progress checks, we won't be able to plan and get you on track to reaching your ultimate goal. |
| STEPHEN SNYDER |
| What's your best advice for students? |
| Learning new content is only half the battle. You also have to retain what you've learned and store it in long-term memory. That's the real secret to success on test day. |
| Explain an analogy you use to create an aha moment |
| Mastering a skill in test prep is like learning how to play a scale on the piano: you have to start out slowly, really concentrating on what you're doing, but with enough repetition you can eventually get it to be automatic. |
| DAVID STAPLES |
| What's your best advice for students? |
| Confidence. That is what you¡¯re missing, more than anything else. Without confidence, you will always be susceptible to tricks and traps. You will always second guess yourself. You will always see failure as your destiny. As you prepare, build your skill set and knowledge base and strategy guide. But most of all, build your confidence. You CAN do this. |
| Explain an analogy you use to create an aha moment. |
| Preparing for a test is like Batman gearing up. He has a fantastic tool belt that has all the equipment he needs to tackle any situation. Sometimes he uses general tools like a Batarang. Sometimes he uses very specific tools like Bat Shark Repellent. We need to be willing to try different tools and techniques on Test Day. Work to build your Test Day Toolbelt. Be like Batman. |