Common Core’s widespread adoption has unintentionally weakened the ACT and SAT, by ignoring desired college-level skills like critical thinking in favor of straightforward data analysis. By overemphasizing “real-world application” versus academic rigor, Common Core’s effect on both the SAT and ACT could leave students less prepared for college and career more than they realize. If you want to make sure your child is ready for the SAT or ACT, no matter…

If you’re an athlete, let’s face it, you have very little time to study for the SAT. You spend ten to fifteen hours a week at practices and events, so other extracurricular activities are moved to the back burner.  However, it’s wise not to throw out studying for the SAT. The benefits of a high score are too important to overlook. Despite the time crunch, a student-athlete like you can…

You might be wondering which test you should take, the SAT or ACT? This is a question we get a lot here at Prep Expert®, and there are several different answers that can apply. The tests are slightly different, particularly when it comes to science questions and calculator usage, but ultimately, it’s a personal decision that will depend on your academic goals. Remember: if you’re looking for help on the…

You know this already, but it’s never a good idea to cram for any test, especially the SAT. No matter how smart you are, you need to be familiar with the types of questions asked, and what right and wrong answer choices look like. This requires great familiarity with the exam, which is best acquired by taking lots of practice tests over a considerable period of time. If you happen…

The SAT isn’t an exam you can cram for and do well; it requires lots of preparation. You need to become familiar with it—the types of questions asked, what right and wrong answer choices look like, how you need to pace yourself to finish on time, et cetera—to do your best. You should study for the SAT every day over the course of a few months – make the test your…

Many students dread the Math portion of the SAT, either because Math is a tough subject for them, or because they have yet to learn some of the more advanced topics in school. You can crack the Math tests by memorizing the most important equations and formulas, writing out your solutions step-by-step, knowing when to put your calculator away, drawing pictures, and keeping a deliberate problem-solving pace to avoid making…

The SAT can be a difficult exam, especially if you struggle with writing. Lucky for you, we’ve put together some of our best tips for the SAT Writing & Language test below! You can ace the SAT Writing & Language test by answering questions paragraph-by-paragraph, understanding the rules of grammar and transition words and knowing how to differentiate between the main idea and a supporting detail. More details on these…

The Essay portion of the exam can be the most tedious, due to it being optional. Despite being optional, the Essay is still a crucial part of the SAT, and we can provide you the proper tips to get you the best possible score on it, should you choose to tackle it. Give us a call or check out SAT Prep Course to get you the desired score you’re looking for.…

For many students, the Reading test is the most difficult part of the SAT–there’s a lot to read, a bunch of questions to answer, and very little time to do so. However, there are things you can do to make this section of the exam easier to complete. To ace, the SAT Reading test, choose the reading style that’s best for you, complete the passages in the order of your…

Every year, countless students don’t finish the SAT in time. While time will always be an issue on the exam—keeping up your pace is one of its primary challenges—there are plenty of things you can do to lessen the time crunch. I’ve drawn up a list of them for you here. If you want to beat the clock on exam day, take a bunch of practice tests beforehand, wear a wristwatch,…