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Merry Christmas from all of us at Reason Test Prep! Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of cookies (because let’s be real, they’re the best part)! 🍪✨ Whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or a cozy night in, we hope your day is merry, bright, and absolutely magical.

The holidays are a time to reflect, celebrate, and give back. Philosopher Will Macaskill, a leader in the Effective Altruism movement, reminds us of the incredible power we have to make a difference: "Imagine saving someone from a burning building, then a week later saving someone from drowning, and then saving someone having a heart attack. You’d think, ‘Wow, this is a really special life I’m living.’ The truth is, we have the opportunity to be that kind of hero every single year by donating to the most effective charities." This season, consider how small acts of generosity can create extraordinary change. By donating to effective organizations you could save lives, educate children, or provide critical resources to those in need. Generosity isn’t just about giving money; it’s about recognizing the difference you can make. With relatively little effort, you could truly be someone’s hero this holiday season. How will you give back this year? Let’s inspire each other!

New Article Alert: Why “Using Your Ear” on Verbal Questions is a Bad Idea Relying on what “sounds right” for SAT and ACT Verbal questions? It’s a trap! Test writers craft tricky questions designed to exploit your instincts. From collocation traps to subject-verb agreement challenges, this article reveals why intuition isn’t enough—and how to approach these questions with confidence and precision. 🚀 Read now to elevate your verbal skills and ace the test! https://buff.ly/41Nefyy #TestPrep #SAT #ACT #VerbalStrategy #CollegePrep

🌟 This Month’s Brain Teaser: A GRE Argument Challenge! 🌟 Continuing our exploration of brain-teaser-like Verbal questions, we’ve got a GREAT argument-based question from the GRE for you this month. This one hones in on a core principle we teach—a skill that’s key to mastering Verbal reasoning on the GMAT, GRE, and beyond. Here’s the challenge: Read carefully, identify the argument, and find the answer that most seriously weakens it! 💡 The Argument: When an old tree was felled, a very thin ring dated to 1662 was discovered. Since tree ring thickness correlates with rainfall (thicker rings = more rain), the thin ring was taken as evidence of a severe drought that year. Question: Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument? Options: A. Tree rings allow for a very precise and reliable way of determining the age of a tree. B. The decrease of light in rainy years was not a factor that would have limited the growth of the tree. C. Some species of trees store water across years, so their ring thickness doesn’t always correlate with annual rainfall. D. There is independent evidence suggesting local rainfall patterns changed significantly over the tree’s lifetime. E. Severe infestations of caterpillars can abruptly reduce tree growth. 🔎 Think you’ve got it? Find the answer here: https://lnkd.in/g5fsvYpT #GREprep #GMATprep #BrainTeaser #ReasonTestPrep

Struggling to finish whole sections on time? Mastering global timing strategies could change the game. Think like a general, not a foot soldier: Prioritize Battles: Focus your time on manageable questions. Strategic Retreats: Dump or guess when needed. Simulate Real Test Pressure: Practice being “5 minutes behind” to sharpen decision-making. It’s not about solving every question—it’s about solving the right ones effectively. What’s your global timing strategy?

Tip 3: Know When to Let Go In a timed test, not every question deserves your full attention. Practice dumping or guessing strategically on tough questions. Try this: 1️⃣ Pretend you're behind on time—how would you handle it? 2️⃣ Guess, then go back and solve fully after. 3️⃣ Use the Timed Two Ways Drill: solve quickly first, then refine. You’ll learn to allocate your time wisely and focus your energy where it counts. Remember, timing is strategy!

Tip 2: Self-Reflection for Speed 🚀 Want to get faster at solving GRE or GMAT questions? It’s not just about practice—it’s about mindful practice. Reflect After Every Question: Did you approach it effectively? Could a different method save time? 💡 Pro Tip: Compare multiple explanations (forums like GMAT Club are gold mines!) to discover faster approaches you might have missed. Efficient problem-solving = better timing AND higher scores. Are you reviewing your practice sessions effectively?

Tip 1: Sharpen Your Question Skills 🎯 Timing troubles? You’re not alone! One key to mastering timing on the GMAT and GRE is improving efficiency on individual questions. Here’s how: 👉 Drill Your Weak Spots: Struggling with exponents or weighted averages? More practice leads to faster solutions. 👉 Rethink Your Approach: If your method feels clunky, it might be time for a strategy refresh. Consider techniques like Venn diagrams for overlapping sets or estimation for Problem Solving. It’s not just about working harder—work smarter to see big improvements. Could timing be holding you back? Start tweaking your question strategies today!

This holiday, we’re extra grateful for the opportunity to support each of you on your journey toward academic success. Whether you're taking a well-deserved study break or gearing up for exams, we hope your day is filled with family, friends, and gratitude (and maybe a little pie)! Thank you for being a part of our Reason Test Prep family. Here’s to hitting goals, growing confidence, and making this season truly bright! #HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #ReasonTestPrep

In a world that often values busyness over balance, it’s easy to feel that our worth is tied to how much we accomplish. But what if we measured life by the moments of connection, wonder, and joy we create instead? Take a breath. Notice this moment. It’s enough. #Mindfulness #PresenceOverProductivity #IntentionalLiving