"At the end of the day, being 'smart' is more of a discipline than a talent. It’s about having the confidence that, if you need to, you can train yourself to be excellent at anything you want."

Steve talks about the mindset of a strong writer, and what students can do to adopt that mindset for themselves and start expressing themselves on paper more clearly than they ever imagined.

Tom talks about a couple of things to keep in mind as you try to maintain your focus and perform your very best when the stakes are highest.

Tom talks about the dangers of comparing yourself to other students, and how to avoid it.

"If you're using perfection as a club, remember this one thing: you're the one holding the club, and you can stop hitting yourself any time you want."

Steve talks about the most effective way to approach learning the physics game.

Steve talks about the most effective approach to learning the chemistry game.

Steve talks about the most effective approach to learning the biology game.

"The idea of embracing a high goal and letting go of it may seem to be a contradiction—and it is! Great performers learn to do both."

Steve lays out the plan for any student who wants to get much more capable and confident at taking standardized tests.