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title: College Admissions News and ACT / SAT Strategy | Mark Skoskiewicz
description: "Mark Skoskiewicz holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a Major in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, (he received additional minors in Philosophy and History). At IU, Mark was an undergraduate economics instructor teaching supplemental small group sessions for the department’s introductory economics course. During his junior and senior years, he was a private economics, finance, and accounting tutor. After Indiana, Mark spent 8 years working for Marakon Associates before creating MyGuru in 2009 while earning his MBA at Northwestern Kellogg to make it easier for parents and students to find high quality yet affordable tutors. While Mark wants MyGuru to always be known as a source for excellent tutors, we also aim to be a thought leader on how to improve academic performance through shifts in mindset, well-defined study plans, improved study habits, and even stress reduction strategies. Mark believes these ideas are a powerful, critical complement to working with an expert private tutor. Mark currently shares insights, advice, and information about how to improve academic performance in MyGuru’s improving academic performance blog and in an eBook Plan, Prepare, Perform: A Personalized Approach to Test Preparation."
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## Posts by Mark Skoskiewicz:

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# Can AI Really Help You Prep for the SAT/ACT? 4 Practical Guidelines (and 4 Videos)

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in education right now, and SAT/ACT prep is no exception. Some students are using AI to generate practice questions, explain answers, or map out study schedules. Others are worried it will replace tutors or make the test “too easy.” The truth is more nuanced: AI can be useful in a few specific ways, but it can also waste time (or teach you the wrong thing) if you don’t put guardrails around it.

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# The “Math Person” Myth: 4 Mindset Shifts That Make SAT/ACT Prep Easier

If SAT or ACT prep has ever made you think, “I’m just not a math person,” you’re not alone. But that belief is one of the most expensive mistakes students make—not because ability doesn’t vary, but because the story you tell yourself shapes how you practice, how long you stick with problems, and how you respond when you miss questions.

# 4 SAT Math Problem Types You Need to Master (With Video Walkthroughs)

The Digital SAT math section rewards students who know not just *what* to do, but *why* a strategy works. Whether you are studying on your own or working with a tutor, understanding the logic behind common SAT math problem types can be the difference between a good score and a great one. In this article, our expert [SAT tutors at MyGuru](https://www.myguruedge.com/high-school-tutoring/digital-sat) walk through four high-value SAT math skills—complete with short video walkthroughs—so you can see each technique in action.

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# How to Use Desmos on the Digital SAT: 7 Tips to Boost Your Math Score

The Digital SAT gives every student access to the **Desmos graphing calculator** — built right into the test interface. Yet most students either ignore it or use only a fraction of its power. The truth is that Desmos can turn difficult **SAT math** problems into near-instant answers when you know exactly what to do. In this guide, [MyGuru Tutoring's Director of Instruction](https://www.myguruedge.com/team/stefan-maisnier) walks through 7 real Digital SAT questions to show you how to use the **Desmos SAT** calculator smarter, faster, and with far greater confidence. Watch each short video, study the strategy behind it, and start applying these **Digital SAT math tips** in your next practice session.

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Most students preparing for the SAT spend their study time grinding through practice problems the long way — expanding every expression, setting up every equation from scratch, and calculating when they could be estimating. That approach costs time you don't have. The Digital SAT rewards students who work smarter, not harder. Below, our [lead SAT tutor Stefan Maisnier](https://www.myguruedge.com/team/stefan-maisnier) break down five algebra strategies — demonstrated in short, focused videos — that can shave seconds off every problem and add points to your score.

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Strong study habits in high school pay off twice: they help you earn better grades now and make you a stronger candidate for college admission and scholarships, especially when paired with a competitive SAT score. And in addition to leading to better grades in high school and a higher SAT score, strong study habits will serve you well in college, and beyond, in whatever career you choose. In fact, some study habits can even be applied to the process of building athletic, musical, or communication skills.

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