On January 22, 2011, I took my first SAT since 1982. After that, I began a one method per month test prep regimen. Daily study details can be found here: Project Diary.
Here is summary of Read More →
Kaplan
After 24 Days of Studying With Kaplan, My Scores Have Gone Down
April was supposed to be my month of Kaplan.
I was going to exclusively use Kaplan Test Prep materials for the whole month, and I can honestly say that I’ve been true to my word for the last 24 days. Read More →
Kaplan
Here’s What’s Wrong With Online Learning: Kaplan, A Case Study
I’ve mentioned a few times my skepticism about “Online Courses,” and I’ve received feedback ranging from “everyone learns differently,” to “maybe I’m not of the right generation.” I am still open to a great online course experience (Grockit?), Read More →
Kaplan
Kaplan Props and the Amazing Disappearing Day
Update from video:
I broke out the “SAT in a Box” again during dinner tonight……..and No Go.
My daughter was at the table this time and she would have none of that. She prefers discussions about “Facebook friend requests,” and Read More →
Kaplan
Kaplan Vs. Kaplan: I’ve Fully Bonded With Whole Library
I spent a nice chunk of uninterrupted SAT time today (unusual for me).
Most of my time was spent reading two Kaplan SAT books, one from each end of the spectrum:
Kaplan
Taking Break From Kaplan “Online” Course; Craving Paper Books
It makes no sense: I like computers; I like SATs.
I don’t like SATs on the computer.
Go figure.
Maybe I’m not of the right generation for online courses — or maybe I haven’t taken the *right* online course — Read More →
Progress Report
Are Online Courses As Effective as Other Means of Learning?
I’ve never been able to learn material in a deep and visceral way from an online course. I don’t connect or retain the information and I find myself resistant to doing it.
Am I alone in this?
I can *learn* Read More →
Kaplan
Started Kaplan Course Today
I *think* I learned a few things from Stanley Kaplan today. I didn’t finish enough to get “graded,” but I feel like I took away a few good essay tips:
- Don’t re-state quote
- Use keywords or phrases from prompt.
- MUST
