Hello MJTP families, students, and educators. I'm corresponding after the November 7th SAT this morning. If you're on the West Coast, you might still be in the thick of it. November 7: Same Test, Different Order Today was the November 7 SAT, my seventh sitting of
Students are already reporting PSAT scores, and I couldn’t be prouder of our students. Several of them earned perfect math scores and near-perfect verbal scores this fall, which is a huge accomplishment considering the PSAT keeps getting tougher. I want to give a special shoutout to RC, who
Dear MJTP families, October scores started coming in this morning. I had a small group sitting for this one, so I’m still waiting to hear from most of you, but the first report made my day. One student raised her score from a 1440 to a 1540. That’s
📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 10 austere adjective Root: AUSTER- (harsh, dry) 👆 Click to flip severely plain; strict and without comfort "The monks lived in austere rooms with only a bed and a desk." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click
📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 10 interplay noun Root: INTER- (between) + PLAY 👆 Click to flip the way two or more things affect each other "The novel explores the interplay between memory and guilt." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on
📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 14 candid adjective Root: CAND- (shine, white) 👆 Click to flip honest and direct, even about uncomfortable truths "In a candid interview, the coach admitted the team had underestimated its opponent." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then
📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 14 admonition noun Root: AD- (to) + MON- (warn) 👆 Click to flip a firm warning or reprimand "Despite the coach's admonition to pace herself, Maya sprinted the first lap." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then
Dear MJTP families, September scores are rolling in, and I'm going to be honest with you: they're amazing, to say the least. I'm so proud of the work these students put in, and I want to share what they did. Across both lists, thirteen
📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 19 enigmatic adjective Root: AENIGMA (riddle) 👆 Click to flip mysterious or difficult to understand Her enigmatic smile made it hard to tell what she was thinking. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on its matching definition Matching
📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 13 elude verb Root: E- (out) + LUD- (play) 👆 Click to flip to escape from or avoid, especially by cleverness The suspect managed to elude police for three days. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on its matching
📚 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 14 elusive adjective Root: E- (out) + LUD- (play) 👆 Click to flip difficult to find, catch, or achieve After years of training, an Olympic medal remained elusive. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on its matching definition Matching
Hello MJTP families, As usual, I sat for the SAT this morning, my fifth this year. The early reports are already rolling in. Here's what showed up, what it means for October, and some August score news that made my week. What students saw today One student summed