In this video of my online SAT prep class, I share my essay template for the introduction paragraph of every SAT Essay. SAT Essay Templates are essentially fill-in-the-blank skeletons that students can use to write an essay about any topic they see on test day. [sat_one] Students love templates because they allow them to get high scores without having to worry about getting writer’s block on test day. We can…

Have you ever wondered when the best time to study for the SAT is? Most students wait until late junior year or even senior year. However, that is actually too late! Watch the video below as I answer this frequently asked question about the SAT in my interview with StudyTrove founder John Siano. [sat_one] For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips sign up for our FREE class happening…

Check out this helpful essay tip from the very first online SAT prep class I ever taught! [sat_one] For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips sign up for our FREE class happening right now!

Video: High School Does Not Prep You For the SAT [sat_one] In this video, I explain why high school does not prepare you for the SAT. We often have parents call us at 2400 Expert and say the following: “My daughter Susie gets straight A’s in her math and English classes, but she scores below average on the SAT Reading, Math, and Writing sections. We don’t understand what’s going on.” This…

Below is an excerpt from my online SAT class in which I teach an SAT prep writing tip. [sat_one] Here, I teach students how ignoring appositives can often help you quickly identify grammar errors on the SAT Writing section. Although I am known for showing students how to ignore prepositional phrases in order to identify grammar errors, the same type of thought process applies to non-essential appositives. An appositive is…

Watch the video below as I reveal the biggest secret to SAT preparation! Although this “secret” may sound simple, it’s actually very surprising how many parents and students don’t follow this advice. [sat_one] Instead, they’ll go out and buy “10 practice SAT exams” produced by the Princeton Review, Kaplan, or McGraw-Hill. Every high-scoring SAT student knows that this is the wrong way to prepare for the SAT. Don’t waste your…

Study for the SAT at the library if you want to be extremely efficient. After all of these years of studying for various exams, I’ve learned that one location is the most conducive to concentrated studying – the library. [sat_one] When I was in high school studying for the SAT, I prepared exclusively at the library. And today, when I study for medical school exams, I still prepare exclusively at…

Check out this excellent SAT essay prep tip about how the SAT essay is scored. It will help you take advantage of the test in order to score high! [sat_one] For more test strategy, college admissions, and scholarship application tips sign up for our FREE class happening right now!

New SAT Prep Study Tip: Turn Off The Tech [sat_one] In order to really improve your SAT score, you should disconnect from the internet, phone, and any other technology that may distract you from studying. In the world of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, distractions are all around us. Because information is so readily available to us at all times of the day, it’s hard for many of us to…

One of the most common questions that we get asked at 2400 Expert is “Should I take the SAT, ACT, or both?” [sat_one] High school counselors typically advise students to take both exams and see which one a student does better on. However, I do not agree with this advice. When I was in high school, I only studied for the SAT and didn’t even look at the ACT. Studying…