Everyone knows that Advanced Placement courses are the way to go when developing a college-ready repertoire, but acquiring the courses is only the first step. How do you navigate the final results? What status exists beyond initial scores? How will your results impact your college application? It may seem daunting at first, but Zinkerz...
Starting college is undoubtedly one of the most significant transitions in a young person’s life. Many students might experience moving far from home, living separately from their parents for the first time, and being thrust into a new sea of people. Moreover, if you’re entering the college chapter of your life in the States...
Higher education has long been considered a gateway to personal and intellectual growth. Institutions like Yale University have always been at the forefront of nurturing bright minds and academic excellence. Among the numerous opportunities available to Yale students, the Hahn Scholarship stands out as a prestigious and transformative program. In this blog post, Zinkerz...
Here at Zinkerz, we closely monitor trends in the SAT to bring our students the most up-to-date test-taking strategies to utilize their study time best. When answering questions of the Problem Solving and Data Analysis sort, it’s crucial to understand topics like probability, data organization, and statistics. Let’s review some specific topics popping up...
Unpack the unassuming role of weather in shaping your college experience. From influencing campus architecture to study habits, discover how climate can subtly impact your student life and decision-making process. When considering your college options, one of the things that won’t come to mind is the weather. There are more demanding things on the list,...
With over 7 billion people on the planet, there is almost endless diversity regarding how we experience and interact with the world around us. It is always interesting to meet people we have things in common with and those who are different from us; both are valuable learning experiences! While each of us is unique...
Social media has become one of the most common places to communicate with friends and family, especially for college students. Not only has social media become a place for communication, but now users can create their businesses and brands just from a social media platform. Social media can be used for marketing, advertising, exploring...
Previously, we looked at five trends related to algebra on the SAT Math test and how to approach a question centered around each test. But of course, there is much more on the SAT Math section than just algebra! This time, we’ll turn our attention to the types of geometry problems that have been...
For many students, knowing where to begin when thinking about college applications can be difficult. Everyone—from parents to teachers to your fellow students—may have strong opinions about which colleges you should apply to. While there are certain colleges and universities that many students will consider their “dream school,” the college application process isn't just...
Teaching someone math seems like it shouldn’t be that hard. In theory, you should be able to just do the math in front of them, explaining your steps along the way, and then they will be able to do it too. But in practice, it’s not that simple. It turns out that teaching math...
