Ever wonder why Americans say something is "the greatest thing since sliced bread?" It's because the invention or discovery they are talking about revolutionized (good SAT word) an industry, just the way sliced bread did when it was introduced in the 1930s.

My latest "sliced bread" discovery is SparkNotes.com, and I guarantee it will revolutionize your test preparation. The SparkNotes test center features free online preparation guides and practice tests the SAT, SAT (II) Subject Tests, ACT, GRE, and LSAT. The best feature is that if you create a free account, you can practice with online tests, print a detailed score report, and save your results.

I have started using SparkNotes in my private tuitions and classes and I can see dramatic differences with students. My students can access their test results at any time and do a detailed review of their answers from practice tests, something we do not usually have time to do in class. The online test prep books are a great supplement to my teaching, their notes, and the books we use in class.

So how should you use SparkNotes in your study? Well, if you're working with the Dubai Tutor, we're already using it. If you're preparing on your own, the online practice tests can help you track your progress and let you know if it's time to email me for some extra support. While SparkNotes is not a replacement for the experienced help the Dubai Tutor can give, it will make you happy you turned your computer on that day.