A few years ago, selecting a wrong answer on the SAT would cost you ¼ of a point. This guessing penalty meant that students would only answer questions that they were sure they knew. Any questions they weren’t sure about would be left blank. After all, getting zero points for a few questions is a far better alternative than losing points for incorrect answers. While this was a great strategy…

You’ve worked hard, studied for months, and finally earned an impressive SAT score. While that part of the college preparation process is behind you, you might be left wondering if it’s any indicator that the rest of your college experience will go smoothly. If you’ve earned an SAT score in the 99th percentile, meaning that you scored higher than 99% of other test takers, for instance, that should indicate that…

When you take the SAT, you will receive a composite score between 400-1600. Whether you score on the low end or the high end of this range, it can be a bit tricky to analyze your score and determine whether or not your score is “good enough.” This guide will help you understand your score and how colleges use SAT scores to rank applicants: Analyzing your SAT score Unlike many…

When test day approaches, there are always some students who decide they no longer want to take the SAT. For some, they feel unprepared for the test, and they want more time to study before they take it. Others decide they would rather take the ACT instead. Some finalize their college lists and realize that they aren’t obligated to take the test to apply to their top schools. Regardless of…

Like banking, job applications, and many restaurants’ menus, the SAT has gone digital. Or at least it will be delivered digitally starting in 2024. This test, which has always been administered using physical test booklets and answer sheets, will be accessed on laptops and other school-issued devices beginning with this year’s freshmen class (the class of 2025). This monumental change has left many students and educators alike wondering how the…

Once you graduate from high school, you won’t have to think about taking the SAT again, right?  Not exactly. The SAT is open to individuals who have already completed high school in addition to those who are currently enrolled in high school. Reasons why adults take the SAT  While the SAT is a test many students only take during their junior and senior years of high school, there are plenty…

If you’re trying to get into one of the nation’s top universities, or you are going into a field of study that requires extensive math knowledge, you will want to earn an 800 on the SAT Math section. Getting an 800 on the SAT Math section means that you don’t have to score as highly on the Reading section to get a high composite score, and it also makes you…

If your goal is to get into a highly selective college or university, like one of the eight Ivy League schools, you will want your SAT Reading score to be as high as possible. While a score in the 680-750 range is impressive, nothing will make you more competitive than answering all 40 questions correctly and earning an 800 on this section. There are many reasons why it is beneficial…

Studying for the SAT often requires dedicating countless hours over several weeks to learning test-taking strategies, English skills, and math skills. When you are spending an hour or two each day studying for test administration that is months away, you might start to wonder if all of your efforts are really worth it. Now that the SAT doesn’t penalize students for wrong answers, you should be able to try your…

The SAT Math sections are two of the most difficult sections of the SAT. It covers a wide breadth of topics, and test-takers are only allowed to use a calculator for one section.  The first math section, which does not allow students to use a calculator, gives students 25 minutes to answer 20 questions. For the second section, where calculators are allowed, students have 55 minutes to answer 38 questions.…