Elizabeth Armstrong Hall

Is your teenager applying to college? Liz prepares students for the SAT or ACT Writing section and coaches them on the fine art of writing college application essays. Liz also helps middle school kids write timed essays for the TJ High School Entrance Exam and prospective teachers prepare for the PRAXIS-I Pre-Professional Skills Test: Writing.

Is your teenager taking Advanced Placement English or U.S. History? Liz coaches students through these demanding course as they learn how to research and write essays and research papers. Test prep for the A.P. Exam available.

Home-schooled kids welcome

"Learning how to write is like learning how to swim. It just takes practice."

Writing Basics & Test Prep
Grades 6-12

Short Stories
Essays
Reports
Pain-free Grammar
Dictionary Skills
Reading Comprehension
Communication Skills
Essay Test Prep (SOL, TJ High School, SAT, ACT)



SAT and ACT essays
Test Prep

College-bound students learn writing and editing skills required for the SAT and ACT Writing sections. Liz covers how to plan and write a well-written and thought-provoking essay under pressure. Using timed essays based on sample SAT and ACT prompts, students learn how to write quickly, avoid common grammatical and spelling errors, manage their time, and handle test-taking anxiety.


College Application Essays

Students learn how to plan and write an essay that will stand out from the pile.