Understanding Percentile Scores On The SAT

What on earth does your NRSP percentile score mean? What about your SAT User Percentile? Are they important? How do they relate to your scaled score out of 1600? Will they help you get into your dream school – or not? This post will cover what a percentile score represents, the relationship between SAT percentile scores and scaled scores out of 1600, why this relationship matters, and the exact meaning…

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6 Time Management Tips for Online SAT Prep Students

Online SAT prep courses give students an incredible amount of flexibility with their schedules, but with this kind of freedom, some students may find it difficult to stay on track. It’s easy to put off coursework without deadlines, but in online SAT courses this habit can dramatically affect your final score. The following are some methods for self-discipline and time management. [sat_one] Create a weekly schedule on paper. Outlining your…

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Pencils Up: The Origin and Evolution of the SAT

A question: Which historical exams played a role in the development of the SAT? [A] U.S.A. Military Army Alpha IQ exams in World War I [B] IQ tests administered to children in 1905 France [C] The U.S.A. Army-Navy College Qualifying Test during World War II [D] A and C [E] All of the Above E is correct and worth one point. Before 2016, selecting any other answer would result in…

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6 Effective Study Habits When Preparing For The SAT

You have sat down at your desk, with those piles of books and study notes staring back at you. You turn a page, start to read and by line 5 you are lost, your mind thinking about what’s for supper. This won’t do. You have to focus. You have to get all this information into your head or your SAT exams will be toast! So, how can one make preparing…

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The Not So Standard Way To Beat The SAT – A Prep Expert® Review

Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in Prep Expert®’s SAT Prep boot camp. It is marketed as the only program created by a perfect 2400 SAT score student. Less than 0.02% of test-takers can claim that accomplishment. You may have seen Prep Expert® CEO, Shaan Patel, close a deal with Mark Cuban on ABC’s Shark Tank. [sat_one] Why I Needed The Prep Expert® Program Being a high school senior,…

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New SAT Guide By Shaan Patel Is #1 On The Amazon Best-Seller List

The New SAT Guide by Shaan Patel was recently ranked #1 on the Amazon Best Seller List earlier this month! You Can Purchase The New SAT Guide Product Here: http://amzn.to/2ciAYqc [sat_one] We would like to thank everyone that helped to make this possible. Please take a moment to watch a video from our Owner & Founder Shaan Patel himself. [sat_three] For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips…

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SAT Success – Student Scores 1500 On SATs

Just this summer, a graduate of our Online SAT Prep Class, Riley W., scores a solid 1500 on his SATs. He wrote to tell us about his experience and his plans for the future. Please take a moment to read Riley’s letter below. [sat_one] Hi Shaan, My name is Riley W. and I was a student in one of your online SAT prep classes earlier this year. Inspired by entrepreneurs…

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Should Your Student Treat The ACT/SAT As A Class?

With the school year fast approaching, it’s time for your student to begin thinking about how to prepare for the ACT and/or SAT. One question that we regularly receive at Prep Expert® and Synocate is: “Should my student treat the ACT and/or SAT the same as they do a class?” [sat_one] It’s a great question and one that we feel confident answering as part of two of the fastest-growing education…

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Learn 4 Tips To Study For the SAT Like A Pro From Our TV Interview With The List!

Learn 4 Tips To Study For the SAT Like A Pro From Our TV Interview With The List! http://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/sat-help-study-like-a-pro-using-4-simple-tips [sat_one] I had a lot of fun doing this interview and sharing some SAT tips with The List’s Holly Morgan. Check out our SAT courses to learn 100 strategies for the New, Redesigned 1600-version of the 2016 SAT. For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips sign up for…

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5 More SAT Prep Tips For The 2016, Redesigned New SAT

There is a lot of trepidation around the New SAT. However, I have good news for you. The New SAT is easier than ever to prepare for. Here are 5 tips to help you prepare. You can also join my 6-week Online SAT Class that starts this weekend to learn 95 more strategies by enrolling here. [sat_one] (1) SAT General Strategy – Follow the 1,000 Question Rule: To really excel, you…

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