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Avoid SAT/ACT Writing Mistakes, Get Starbucks On Us!

By Kim Lifton

When the ball drops in Times Square, another test season gets under way! Juniors, that means YOU!

Whether you are planning to take the SAT, ACT, or both, your ability to write matters more than you may know. Are you really ready for the writing tests? Most students are not – even the brightest, most skilled writers. And most tutoring – even the cream of the crop – focuses on other aspects of the tests, not the timed writing.

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So brush up on your essay skills. Time management and focused practice can make or break the writing score.

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To help you succeed, Wow is bringing our popular in-person writing workshops to you ONLINE. In our one-hour Ace the ACT and Score on the SAT webinars, you will learn how to:

  • Read and evaluate the prompt in a flash
  • Organize your thoughts before diving into the essay
  • Write quickly, clearly and effectively
  • Avoid common mistakes that can cost precious points

Each webinar costs just $24.99, and is available either as a live session or on-demand. As a bonus for registering before the live webinar, we’ll also send you a $5 Starbucks card.

Register here:

Score on the SAT Writing Test (Thursday, Jan. 16, 9-10 pm ET or on-demand)

Ace the ACT Writing Test (Thursday, Jan. 30, 9-10 pm ET or on-demand).

Can’t make it those nights? Just sign up and we’ll send login information to watch the webinar at a more convenient time. You will receive course materials and a scoring rubric, plus access to practice prompts and a Wow writing coach for follow-up questions.

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Kim Lifton is president of Wow Writing Workshop, which teaches high school students how to succeed on the ACT and SAT writing tests, and how to write college application and scholarship essays that stand out. Read Kim’s blogs and get writing tips by signing up for Wow’s newsletter; Wow is on Facebook and Twitter. Check Wow’s calendar for webinars, writing test and online college essay course information.

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