It’s been an odd few years for standardized testing. Between the challenges of the pandemic and universities dropping and then rapidly reinstating testing requirements, many students and families are wondering whether the SAT still holds weight. While some colleges have moved to test-optional admissions, the SAT continues to play a role in various parts of the college application process and beyond. So, how important is it to take the SAT…

If your SAT score isn’t what you’re hoping for, you don’t have to settle for a low score. In fact, you shouldn’t settle. There’s too much at stake here; your SAT score can make a huge difference on your college applications and scholarship money. But making those big jumps in performance might be easier said than done. The good news is that meaningful improvement is possible if you approach your…

One of the most important things to understand about the SAT is that it doesn’t just give schools an additional opportunity to see your academic performance; it also gives them a way to compare you to other students. What makes you a better choice over another student? Colleges have to ask themselves this question every time they choose someone to admit, and an SAT score in the top percentiles provides…

Nearly 2 million students took the SAT in 2024– will one of those students be you this year? If you’ve never taken the SAT before, it can seem like a daunting task. And if you have taken it before, you might already be dreading the re-take. If you’re taking the SAT in 2025, there’s a lot you’ll need to know. So don’t go in without preparing! From knowing what to…

When you take a test at school, the scoring is typically pretty straightforward. Usually it’s just expressed as a simple percentage of the questions you got right. But SAT scoring is a little more complicated. After all, nobody ever says “I got an A on the SAT!” or “I got a 95% on my SAT!”  Most students know that the maximum score you can get on the SAT is a…

As the founder of Prep Expert, I’ve guided countless students just like you through the SAT, and one of the biggest challenges they face is the reading section. The SAT reading passages aren’t like the novels or articles you might be used to reading for school or for fun. They require a unique approach that combines solid reading comprehension with sharp test-taking strategies. Let’s break down what SAT reading passages…

When you watch TV and somebody’s taking a test, it’s almost always stressful. You see them gripping their pencil, sweating as the ticking clock gets louder and louder. Virtually all academic tests have some sort of time limit, and the SAT is no different. But you don’t have to sit there stressed out about the clock. Instead, you can be cool and confident, completing the test with ease and maybe…

The Reading and Writing section of the SAT is notorious for tripping students up with its tricky wording. But, by learning which words are usually at the scene of the crime, you can avoid falling into the trap and instead start boosting your score. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 5 words that often appear in incorrect answer choices on the digital SAT Reading and Writing section.…

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https://player.vimeo.com/video/970823074?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 If you struggle with the SAT Reading and Writing sections, listen up! We have a tip that could help you boost your score without any additional studying required. All you have to do is pay attention and put in a little practice. Here’s the key: On the SAT, you need to make inferences, not assumptions. Read on to learn the important difference between an inference and an assumption along…