International SAT Test Dates

If you’re planning on taking the SAT outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, you’ll want to pay close attention to international SAT test dates and test registration windows among other key factors. While the content on the test is the same for the both domestic and international test takers, there are a few differences for international students to consider: Fewer test dates While domestic…

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SAT Exam Subjects for Science Students

Prior to the summer of 2021, students with an inclination for the sciences could show off their knowledge by taking science-related SAT subject tests covering molecular biology, ecological biology, chemistry, and physics. While these subject tests are no longer offered by The College Board, students who are looking to go into STEM in college can still impress admissions officers by scoring in the top percentile on the SAT. There’s a…

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SAT for International Students From 2023 Onwards

If you are an international student, the SAT is going to look a little different for you this spring.  Starting in 2023, international students will be taking the new, online version of the SAT, which comes with a few changes. Key changes on the 2023 SAT While the SAT will still be used to measure your college readiness, and the test will still be scored out of 1600, there are…

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What kind of math is on the SAT?

For many high school students, the math sections on the SAT are the most daunting part of the entire test. While the SAT Math section (divided into a calculator section and a no calculator section) might be intimidating, they will be a lot easier than they seem if you know what to expect and prepare accordingly. This guide will break down the types of math concepts you will see on…

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How to Start Preparing for SAT in 9th Grade

Because the SAT is a big part of the college application process, many people falsely believe that they don’t have to start preparing for the test until their junior or senior years of high school.  However, if students wait until they are upperclassmen to start getting ready for the SAT, it will be too late for them to earn a great score. If you’re just starting high school there are…

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SAT Retake Score Improvement – What To Expect

If you didn’t do as well as you hoped on the SAT, but you are quite a bit away from your target score, you may be wondering whether or not it will be worth it to retake the test. After all, retaking the SAT will cost you hours of your time that you’ll have to spend studying, an immense amount of effort, and $55. That’s time, energy, and money you…

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Is it Easier to Improve on SAT or ACT?

Like many other test-takers, chances are you will fall shy of reaching the 99th percentile on your first attempt on the ACT or SAT. Fortunately, you are able to take both tests multiple times so that you can improve your score and eventually reach your goal.  With hard work, prep courses, and time to review, you can boost your score on either of these tests.  However, just because you are…

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What Does An Ideal SAT Study Schedule Look Like?

For the most part, all of the students who do well on the SAT typically have one thing in common: strong study habits. Most students are not able to score in the 99th percentile on their first try, so they have to spend time learning from their mistakes on the first test and mastering the concepts that will be on the test so that they can improve on their next…

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SAT Score Under Review

You spent hours studying and taking SAT prep courses to prepare for the SAT, you’ve waited patiently for your SAT score to be released, and you’ve raced to a computer in hopes of seeing that you’ve reached your target score, only to find that your score is neither higher or lower than you had hoped…it’s under review. While it’s incredibly rare for this to happen, the College Board does flag…

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High GPA, low SAT score – What To Do?

Every year, despite their best efforts, countless students earn an SAT score that is lower than they anticipated. Even when these students have high GPAs, oftentimes they worry that their low scores will keep them from being considered for acceptance into their dream colleges. This typically leads them to either a.) panic, b.) lower their expectations when applying to and hearing back from different schools, or c.) blame themselves and…

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