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June 7, 2018 by Mike Bergin

How Can I Improve My Test Scores?

Whatever scores you or your child have recently earned on important tests, you probably want to see improvement. Honestly, just about everyone–from the testing elite to those barely scraping by–aspires to greater achievement. Unfortunately, the path to next level performance doesn’t always look that appetizing.

How can a test taker who fell short of his or her score goals improve those scores? How does anyone get better at anything challenging and worthwhile?

How does a pianist improve speed, timing, and precision on difficult pieces?
COACHING AND PRACTICE

How does a runner increase speed while building endurance?
COACHING AND PRACTICE

How does a baker create more consistently elaborate and delicious confections?
COACHING AND PRACTICE

How does a baseball player improve batting average?
COACHING AND PRACTICE

How does a potter expand the size and volume of pots thrown while maintaining quality?
COACHING AND PRACTICE

How does an actor master all of the lines, songs, and blocking in a tough role?
COACHING AND PRACTICE

How does a chess player find the best move in any situation?
COACHING AND PRACTICE

How does a juggler learn to juggle chainsaws and torches without inflicting grievous harm?
COACHING AND PRACTICE

So how can a test taker improve scores on an important exam? You know the answer: better takes coaching and practice.

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Mike Bergin
Tens of thousands of students a year prep for the SAT & ACT through programs Mike Bergin created or organized. After more than 25 years of intensive experience in the education industry, he's done it all as a teacher, tutor, director, curriculum developer, blogger, podcaster, and best-selling author. Mike founded Chariot Learning in 2009 to deliver on the promise of what truly transformative individualized education can and should be.

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