In celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Kenny Tan Test Prep has produced this free video lesson in which we read and analyze King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” The passage is presented in PSAT Official Practice Test #2 alongside a passage by Henry David Thoreau. Following our analysis of both passages, we’ll […]

Taking standardized tests is a lot like playing chess. There are usually multiple ways to win. Just as there’s no perfect strategy in chess, there’s no perfect strategy for standardized tests. It varies based on individual personalities. We use process of elimination. Chess players consider the implications of individual moves just as test takers consider […]

With less than three weeks to go until the originally planned date for this year’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT), many students are currently cramming for the SHSAT. How can you make sure you’re using your time effectively? Here are some quick tips: Use effective time management strategies. Learn how the Pomodoro Technique can […]

Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced plans to change the SHSAT Discovery program, an initiative that offers additional summer classes to middle school students from low-income families who just barely miss the cutoff scores and wish to get another crack at gaining admission to an elite high school. Under a two-year effort that would begin in September, the […]