[sat_one] Current SAT Essay New SAT Essay Required Optional Persuasive Analytical 25 Minutes 50 Minutes First Section Last Section How is the New SAT Essay Different? Required vs. Optional – On the 2400-version of the SAT, the essay was required and part of your SAT Writing score. On the new 1600-version of the SAT, the essay is optional and a completely separate score outside of your SAT Reading and Writing score.…

[sat_one] Many colleges such as George Washington University and Temple University have recently made the decision to go test-optional. This policy allows students to skip having to take the SAT or ACT in order to apply to college. Hampshire College went one step further and stopped accepting standardized test scores altogether. Jonathan Lash, President of Hampshire College, recently wrote an editorial in the Washington Post about how the decision to…

[sat_one] The night before and the morning of your SAT exam can be a nerve-racking time. Your emotions and state of mind the day of your test can highly impact your SAT score. There is only one thing to remember the day of your SAT: be calm. Here is a checklist that will help you keep your composure. Do’s  Do relax the week leading up to the SAT. Only do…

The quality of college near you can vary widely depending on where you live. Below is a list of the best colleges and universities in each state. U.S. News rankings are in parenthesis (data collected from www.usnews.com). 1. Alabama – University of Alabama (#88) 2. Alaska – University of Alaska Anchorage (Not Ranked) 3. Arizona – Arizona State University (#129) 4. Arkansas – University of Arkansas (#135) 5. California – Stanford University (#4) 6. Colorado…

Watch this short SAT prep video in which Shaan Patel explains why it isn’t necessary to prep for the PSAT. [sat_one] For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips sign up for our FREE class happening right now!

Below is the second application essay that I wrote to get into the Yale School of Management to pursue my MBA. See the first one here. Topic:What motivates you to apply to the Yale School of Management for your MBA? What will you contribute to Yale and Yale SOM? Essay: I hope to contribute diversity and initiative to the Yale community. I grew up in a cramped two-bed, one-bath living…

I launched a test prep business with $900 during my senior year of college that has now generated millions in revenue. However, it was not easy. Most entrepreneurs have the luxury of dedicating all of their time to the business. Unfortunately, student entrepreneurs have to balance class with business. Here are a few tips that will help you be more effective at launching a business while in school. (1) Schedule…

Shaan Patel won $250,000+ in college scholarships in high school. He used specific techniques to write winning essays, secure great recommendation letters, and build a stellar resume. How to Win Scholarships is an online video course in which Shaan shares the secrets to winning thousands of dollars in college scholarships. You will learn: The Biggest Secret to Winning Scholarships How Any Regular Student Can Win Scholarships Why You Need More Than a High SAT/ACT…

[sat_one] Here is a useful score conversion chart that compares scores between the SAT, ACT, and New SAT coming out in March 2016. SAT ACT New SAT 2400 36 1600 2360 35 1560 2280 34 1510 2200 33 1460 2140 32 1420 2070 31 1380 2010 30 1340 1950 29 1300 1890 28 1260 1830 27 1220 1780 26 1190 1720 25 1150 1660 24 1110 1600 23 1070 1540…

[sat_one] This article was originally published on Business Insider. Shaan Patel, 25, an entrepreneur from Las Vegas, Nevada, has never quite followed the expected path. He spent his formative years growing up in the Sky Ranch Motel, a self-proclaimed budget motel that his family-owned and operated as well as called their family home. “At a young age I saw, like, drug deals and prostitutes,” Patel told Business Insider. The motel…