When taking the SAT, it’s normal to get nervous, no matter how much you’ve practiced beforehand. However, don’t let that nervousness force you to make silly mistakes that will cost you dearly when your scores are calculated. Don’t get tripped up by these very basic but common SAT mistakes on test day. Take some time today and learn about our available SAT prep and ACT prep courses today. [sat_one] Skipping…

The College Board, in an attempt to level the playing field among students, is rolling out its new “adversity score” nation-wide. The new SAT adversity score provides colleges and universities with information to evaluate applicants from underprivileged backgrounds. There is still room for improvement though. While reading this post, don’t forget to check out our various SAT prep and ACT prep options afterward. [sat_one] What Is The ‘Adversity Score’? This…

While the SAT essay is no longer required, it’s great practice for college itself and can help out on the test itself. Don’t let common SAT essay mistakes trip you up when you’re filling up the blank page with arguments and evidence. Don’t forget to check out our various SAT prep course options to learn how we can help you today. [sat_one] Forgetting Support Evidence Remember that saying something isn’t…

Don’t let the revamped SAT Writing section trip you up on test day; it doesn’t have to be a struggle to succeed. Here are a number of common SAT Writing mistakes that students often make but can be easily avoided. Take a minute to see how our SAT prep course options can help you avoid these many common but silly mistakes. [sat_one] Incorrectly Interpreting Questions You need to find a…

Test days make almost everyone nervous, especially SAT test days. As a result, it’s all too easy to make simple mistakes that will bring your score down section by section. Don’t get caught up on these easily avoidable but common SAT reading mistakes. Take a minute to check out our various SAT prep course options, so you can avoid these mistakes yourself. [sat_one] Time Mismanagement The SAT Reading section puts…

Besides the SAT itself, you can also take the SAT Subject Tests. These tests are administered by the College Board. Unlike the regular SAT, SAT Subject Tests focus on specific areas of interest. Here are five reasons to take the SAT Subject Tests. Don’t forget to learn about our various SAT prep course options today. [sat_one] Stand Out To Admissions Boards Admissions boards are looking for every piece of information…

Most people you run into don’t like doing Math. Of that percentage, even less enjoy doing it without the aid of their trusty calculators. Unfortunately, when taking the SAT, there is a specific set of questions requiring you to do just that. Thankfully, we have the following SAT no calculator tips to help you out when the time comes. Take a minute to learn about our various SAT prep courses…

The table below contains all SAT test dates and deadlines through 2020.  We follow these dates closely when mapping out our SAT course schedules on a yearly basis because we know the value of planning ahead in test prep. [sat_one] THE SAT TEST DATES & REGISTRATION DEADLINES: 2019-2020 Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Score Released SAT Subject Tests Offered March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 February 27, 2019 March…

The SAT Writing and Language Test section isn’t as scary as it used to be. However, it’s not a cakewalk either. It presents students with plenty of challenges by making students focus on every grammatical detail. To make life simpler, here are 10 SAT grammar tips to keep in mind when preparing for the Writing and Language section. Take a minute today to learn more about our various SAT prep…

At Prep Expert®, we believe that sufficient test prep will eliminate virtually all surprises when taking the actual SAT. However, we realize that nerves and odd questions can throw anyone off. That’s why, if you have to guess on questions, at least do so intelligently. Here are 5 tips on how to guess on the SAT if worst comes to worst on test day. Don’t forget to check out our…