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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Very Frustrated    —Hollywood, FL

"I am taking my certification test for the second time, and I dont think I am will pass it this time either. I only g..."

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Since your degree is for athletic training I'm not sure if this is a physical fitness test or a written one but regardless, this seems like something that you have bee...

I usually don't give 'hokey' advice... but if you believe in it, maybe try hypnosis? from a reputable, certified, licensed hypnotherapist...

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Q: Any Moms with There G.E.D?    —Springfield, OR

"I have this very mean woman at me school who repeatedly tells me that im not being a mother if i want to pursue to ge..."

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I dropped out of high school in 9th grade and got my GED at age 16 and started community college at age 17. If you are on track with getting a high school diploma I w...

See if you can get your "teacher" to get her/him to say that in front of someone, then report her/him to her/his supervisor. If she/he is not replaced, get a different...

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Q: Taking the GRE (Grad School)    —Bartlett, IL

"I have recently decided to get my Masters to go for my dream job. It looks like most colleges require the GRE for the..."

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I think it really depends what you've been doing since college. If you still do a lot of critical thinking, writing, math, etc, then you're in a better position as fa...

The last time I took the GRE I did not study for it. I'm one of those weirdos though that liked taking standardized tests and they never really bothered me. If it he...

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Q: CPS Gifted / Classical School Testing    —Des Plaines, IL

"Hello, My child will be testing for this soon, and I was wondering if any moms had their child go for the testing ..."

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The best way to prepare your child is by feeding him/her a great breakfast on the morning of the test and being upbeat about how they get to show someone all the fun s...

Hi S., My child has taken the test two years in a row. It's really a good experience, but also look on the cps.edu website and you will find other great neighborhood...

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Q: SAT Prep - Should I Sign Up?    —Kirkland, WA

"My daughter is going to be a junior this year and will be taking the PSAT in October. I received a flyer from the sc..."

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Wow. That's a chunk of change! My advice, have your daughter take a prep course. But, look around for something better priced.

If your daughter normally takes tests easily, i'd say no. You can retake these tests, so if, for some reason, her results are poor, she could take the course for the ...

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Q: Sat/act Testing Advise or Sights to Refer To    —Anderson, CA

"HI FELLOW MOMMIES, lOOKING FOR A FEW HELPFULL REFRENCES FOR THE ACT/SAT TESTING. OUR DAUGHTER IS ENTERING THE 11 ..."

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Hi M., I'm really old school on these tests, since I took them in the Sixties and did extremely well with no preparation except what the Educational Testing Service...

Speaking as a High school English Teacher... and not a Mom (although I am one of those too), my advice is this: Take your daughter to Barnes & Noble or Borders and get...

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Q: Looking for Good, Affordable GRE Test Prep    —Plano, TX

"Hi, I am seriously considering going back to school for a master's degree. I will need a lot of help preparing for t..."

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try collin county community college. or sylvan learning center.

Hi B. - How ironic. I graduated from college in 94 and am also considering going to graduate school. I need to take the GRE as well and my math skill are weak to sa...

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Q: Seeking Help Getting My 11 Year Old to Study    —Knoxville, TN

"HI i am having problems getting my 11 year old 6th grader to realize that he has to study. Threating to ground him ..."

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I tell my kids they have homework 4 days a week. Whether their teacher gives it to them or not. I know we don't have the time to make up home assignments. But make t...

S., try setting a set time everyday for "study time"...no TV, no radio, for at least an hour on every school day. so it can be either right when you get home before e...

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Q: Anyone Who Has Taken the LSAT? or Is Planning on Taking It?    —Tempe, AZ

"I am planning on taking the LSAT this June or October. I would love to go to law school and my grades are quite good ..."

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Hey C., I took the LSAT many moons ago, and to be honest with you I got a great score with very little preparation. I'd get a prep book. There are several good one...

Hi, C., I am a third year law student with one semester to go (yeah!). I had my son between semesters my second year, so I have been either preggo or a mom for all b...

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Q: Plano 10Th Grader Needs Tutoring for SAT    —Richardson, TX

"My coworker is looking for a good tutor who can help his 10th grader prepare for the SAT. Her gifts are creative rath..."

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LoisAnn Harless of 1 to 1 tutoring. She can be reached through the Willow Bend Academy on Park and Coit or look up 1 to 1 Tutoring in Plano.

I tutor and have helped with SAT prep before, but I live in Highland Village (off I-35E) so it's be a bit of a drive depending on where in Plano they are.

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