Explore more of our past blog posts in this section. These articles, written by both Presidio Education® teachers and students, cover a variety of topics designed to inform and support high school students and families. Browse below to continue reading.
The Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography test format will update starting with the 2020 exam. In Section 1, students need to answer 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in the first hour. The MCQ section takes up 50% of the test score. In Section 2, there are...
The AP English Language and Composition (AP Lang) exam is composed of two sections: multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and free-response questions (FRQs). There are 45 MCQs to complete in 1 hour, and the MCQ score counts toward 45% of the overall test score. The FRQ section...
The Electoral College was created by the Founding Fathers of the United States to uphold democracy, but for many years, this system has come under criticism. Many have complained that the Electoral College is outdated, undemocratic and fails to represent...
Satire is a lighthearted take on a serious situation. Usually satire reveals unforeseen issues within a conflict by using humor to exaggerate the problems. This means using different satirical devices to reveal hidden details, making the audience think twice about a certain conflict...
The ACT English Test is quite easy. Many of our students have started training with low grammar skills, but finished with high scores that exceeded their targets. Many of our students have jumped to near perfect ACT English Test scores in just a month of training with us...
If you are looking for information on ACT, you will most likely also be looking at SAT. Have a quick read of this previous article to learn a bit more about SAT math! The math sections for both the ACT and SAT are very similar, as they are both...
Attending summer courses is a great option for students who want to expand their knowledge in a variety of fields. These programs often offer courses that are not commonly taught in a high school. Attending a summer course will enhance one’s understanding of...
Self-studying for Advanced Placement (AP) exams is an empowering choice for high school students, especially when your school doesn't offer the desired AP courses. This path demonstrates initiative and a commitment to academic excellence. However, to succeed…
The SAT is a college admissions standardized test that is completed by high school students. The SAT has two math tests: Math Test—No Calculator (Section 3) and Math Test—Calculator (Section 4). Calculators are not permitted in the Math Test—No Calculator (Section 3), whereas...
Summer programs offer teenage students an opportunity to pursue their intellectual and creative interests beyond the courses that are commonly offered in a school. This summer I attended a week-long program called iD Tech at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)...
Advanced Placement (AP) Microeconomics is becoming an increasingly popular AP subject for students. For many, the concepts introduced in AP Microeconomics will be entirely new, and as such, they may struggle to understand the material. The content heavy nature of...
Writing strong college application essays can be nerve-wracking for high school students. How can you articulate to college admissions that you're the right fit for their school? How can you explain academic struggles or showcase your true self…
The SAT Reading Test is often considered more difficult than the ACT Reading Test—and for good reason. It includes connected questions, supplementary material like charts or graphs, and passages that appear in random order. These features can trip up…
Students should welcome the ACT Reading Test as a very student-friendly and predictable test. Although reading speed and vocabulary take considerable time to develop, highly motivated students have the potential to score very high…
At Presidio Education®, we believe in teaching more than just academics—we teach our students to develop sustainable solutions for real-world challenges. While grades and test scores matter, we emphasize the deeper value of empathy, compassion, and community impact…