Your score on the SAT has the potential to unlock a world of possibilities. From acceptance into prestigious colleges and universities to thousands of dollars worth of scholarships, the benefits of earning a high score on the SAT are too good to pass up. If you want to perform well enough on the SAT to receive these benefits, you will need to make sure you are prepared for the test.…

When you take the SAT, the last section you will see is the optional Essay. For this part of the test, you will have 50 minutes to read a selected passage, analyze the author’s ability to make a persuasive argument, and write an essay detailing your analysis.   While many colleges and universities do not require applicants to take the SAT with Essay, I always recommend that students give it…

While there is no surefire way to predict your score on the SAT, the score you earn on the PSAT is a pretty good indicator of how well you will do on test day. The PSAT, which students typically take during their sophomore or junior year of high school, is a slightly less advanced version of the SAT, but it covers the same core questions and features similar content. This…

If you’ve ever played sports, you are probably familiar with the saying “Practice makes perfect!” This is especially true when it comes to preparing for the SAT. If you want to earn a perfect score on the SAT and a spot at your dream college, you need to practice as much as possible. There is no better way for you to get the practice you need to do well on…

Roughly 90% of the math section of the SAT is comprised of questions spanning a few categories: Heart of Algebra, Passport to Advanced Math, and Problem Solving and Data Analysis. While no category is more important than another, in order to do well on the SAT Math section, you are going to need to prepare for the Heart of Algebra questions that will appear on the test. Here are five…

The SAT and ACT are closer than ever, in terms of design and subject matter. However, the score scales are still different. Here then is a quick SAT conversion to ACT score guide to help understand scoring better. Here’s a quick breakdown of why SAT scores can help you get scholarship money. SAT Conversion To ACT – Why People Care Students often want to know how their SAT scores would…

The SAT Essay is often used as an extra way to impress admissions officers with your overall academic preparedness. But what does a good essay look like vs a bad one? To make life easier, the College Board has provided some helpful SAT essay samples that you can study over. Besides helping you get into college, here are a number of other SAT Essay benefits to consider. SAT Essay Samples…

How do SAT score percentiles work? Believe it or not, these percentiles help determine the chances of which school accepts your application. Let’s discuss why below. Here’s how SAT scores help you score scholarship money. What Are SAT Score Percentiles? SAT score percentiles inform students how well they’ve done on the test, in direct comparison to all other test-takers. Besides the composite score you receive, you’ll also receive an SAT…

Here is how the SAT Writing score is judged by official readers to determine your final numbers. Here are 5 SAT Writing section hacks that anyone can use to improve their score on test day. How Your SAT Writing Score Is Determined Two different people review score your essay. Each reader then awards 1–4 points for three different criteria: reading, analysis, and writing. The two scores for each dimension are…

If you didn’t know, you can take the SAT during your sophomore year. However, don’t expect to get a perfect score this early on. Let’s discuss what the average SAT score for sophomores is and what you can do to improve it. Here’s a rundown of SAT scores schools are looking for in 2020. What’s An Average SAT Score For Sophomores The answer isn’t as bad as you’ll think. In…