Tutoring With Alan

05/12/2022

Quick tip for finding cash for college: Start the process of getting merit-based financial aid early! Here are three reasons why:
1) You'll need to research good-fit scholarships.
2) Raising your GPA and ACT/SAT scores requires a plan and takes time!
3) Scholarship funds can run out. Apply for aid/scholarships early!

05/09/2022

So, I was working with a student on graphing conic sections a ways back, and suddenly, it dawned on me that parabolas look just like baby Groot. See the resemblance?

05/06/2022

College costs may have risen 79% from 2008-2022, but that doesn't have to mean a good education is out of reach! Take the time to research scholarships - academic and otherwise! It might take time and effort to boost your GPA and test scores, but it can really pay off.

05/04/2022

Happy Star Wars Day! Random ACT Grammar example from one of my sessions last week:
"Covered in extreme amounts of hair, Luke almost got his arm ripped off by a Wookiee."

To a lot of students, this looks correct, or perhaps it feels a little off, but they aren't exactly sure why. This is a misplaced modifier, and "covered in extreme amounts of hair" needs to move to the end of the sentence next to the noun it modifies. As is, it means Luke needs to shave!

05/02/2022

Many parents think of the SAT and ACT as tools for getting into college, but it's just as effective at paying for college!

The average cost of college is high, and it's been rising for decades. If you're feeling the squeeze in your wallet as you think about funding higher education, you're in good company. Between 2008 and 2022, in-state tuition among major public universities grew 79%. Tuition alone averages $43,775 fo...

04/26/2022

Hey everyone! Just getting the word out that I've got an awesome ACT class starting up May 8th and running Sundays 4-6pm until the June 11th ACT. I keep these classes small, so reserve your spot now! Send me a message or a text for details. Cost is $400.

04/21/2022

Here's a math joke my 6 year old told me the other day:

Why was the rectangle late for school? He took the Rhombus...

04/19/2022

One of my former students, Davis, is such a testament to perseverance! He came to me in the fall and asked if I would work with him just on the verbal sections of the ACT - English and Reading. He had a previous math tutor who planned to help with the ACT Math section. Unfortunately, she wasn't as accustomed to ACT prep, and so his Math score lagged his other scores. They decided to give it one more try in the spring, and I was able to help him get his math score up to match his other scores. He ended up with a 34 Composite! Way to go!!!!!!

04/18/2022

04/13/2022

Ansley's story is absolutely amazing. She overcame the pressure of not being sure she could afford college at all to land a fantastic scholarship! The key for her was different than you might expect - learning to relax.

04/11/2022

Math Joke Monday!

How do you catch a triangle? With a trapezoid...

It's official. I'm a dad AND and math teacher. Pretty sure dad/math jokes are legally required of me.