The Essay portion of the exam can be the most tedious, due to it being optional. Despite being optional, the Essay is still a crucial part of the SAT, and we can provide you the proper tips to get you the best possible score on it, should you choose to tackle it. Give us a call or check out SAT Prep Course to get you the desired score you’re looking for.…

For many students, the Reading test is the most difficult part of the SAT–there’s a lot to read, a bunch of questions to answer, and very little time to do so. However, there are things you can do to make this section of the exam easier to complete. To ace, the SAT Reading test, choose the reading style that’s best for you, complete the passages in the order of your…

Every year, countless students don’t finish the SAT in time. While time will always be an issue on the exam—keeping up your pace is one of its primary challenges—there are plenty of things you can do to lessen the time crunch. I’ve drawn up a list of them for you here. If you want to beat the clock on exam day, take a bunch of practice tests beforehand, wear a wristwatch,…

You’ve just gotten back your SAT score, and you’re curious how you stack up against other students in your state, or students in other states. Look no further—Prep Expert® has ranked all 50 US states and the District of Columbia by students’ average SAT scores. The top three states by average SAT score are: Massachusetts Connecticut Minnesota With averages of 1130, 1126, and 1107, respectively The bottom three states are:…

You’ve studied hard for the SAT for months—maybe even taken an SAT prep class or two—and now your head is filled with information. With all this information jamming your head, you might be worried about forgetting what to bring with you on test day. Here’s what you need to bring with you on SAT test day: a printed admission ticket, an ID with a photograph, pencils, an eraser, and a…

Whether you haven’t encountered some of the more advanced topics in school yet, or math is simply a difficult subject for you, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your SAT Math score. But like most things in life, it will take a lot of hard work to do so. If you’re willing to keep track of your time with a journal, improve your understanding of calculator…

Do you want to improve your SAT score, but don’t know how to do it? Well, luckily, the answer’s simple: study and take practice tests! To make things even easier, here’s a step-by-step plan for how to study for the SAT. If you’re are looking for help to improve your SAT score, check out our SAT prep course offered here at Prep Expert®. [sat_one] Set A Consistent Study Schedule Until you’ve hit…

You’ve been studying for months, and tomorrow morning you’re taking the SAT. Whether it’s your first time or not, you’re aiming for a score that will knock college admissions officials’ socks off. So, how should you be spending the last few hours before the exam? The answer might come as a surprise and a relief—you should spend the night before the SAT relaxing. If you’re early on in the test prep…

Most students have an idea of how to boost their SAT Writing and Math scores. But it’s not so easy to figure out how to do better on the Reading section. If you really want to boost your Reading score, you need to re-think and change how you approach and take the test. [sat_one] For more help on how to boost a low SAT Reading score, give us a call…

The “average SAT score” depends on a lot on which test version you took, which year you took it in, and a number of other factors. At Prep Expert®, we offer great SAT prep courses to help your child earn the best score possible. [sat_one] For an idea of what the average SAT score looks like across the United States, we have that covered in the infographic below: National SAT Average…