Should You Study For The SAT & ACT At The Same Time?
We’re often asked “should I study for both the SAT and the ACT at the same time” by students. The answer may surprise you. In this article, I will explain and offer you a plan to take advantage of the ability to study for both the SAT and the ACT at the same time. [sat_one] For better help on the ACT or SAT, check out our test prep course on…
Read MoreSAT Test-Taking Strategies You Need to Know
There are several things you can do if you need to improve your SAT score. The SAT can be a challenging test, so know the strategies that it takes to get the best possible score you can get. We will give you the tools and tips on the best way to understand the different test-taking strategies you will need to know when it comes to test day. [sat_one] If you’re…
Read MoreHow To Get Into An Ivy League With A Low SAT Score
Many students take our SAT prep courses with the intention of getting into an Ivy League school. However, getting into an Ivy is easier said than done! Are you trying to make it into an Ivy League school with a low SAT score? We’re here to help! [sat_one] One step that will absolutely help out is taking either our SAT prep or ACT prep courses. Improve Your Current SAT Score!…
Read MoreHow To Help Your Child Succeed On The SAT
Knowing how to step in and help your child prepare for the SAT can a slippery slope for both you and your child. The pressure on them today is crazy with the class workloads, rising education costs, student loans, etc. to worry about. So, how can you actually help your child succeed on the SAT while keeping everyone’s sanity in check along the way? Try our own PREP Checklist – Prepare, Rest,…
Read MoreWhat’s A Good SAT Score? What’s A Bad SAT Score?
At Prep Expert®, one of the most common questions we get from students goes something like this: ‘I scored X on the SAT – is that good? Should I be satisfied, or should I take the test again?’ Or, the same question recast in negative terms: ‘is my score bad?’ In this post, I will explain how to answer these questions conclusively for yourself. I will offer you three different ways…
Read MoreThe Best Time To Take The SAT
When is the best time to take the SAT? This is the most common question I get asked. Let’s talk about your calendar and how a look into the life of a high school student can help you decide when the best time is to take the SAT. [sat_one] For the best help on your SAT coming up, check out Prep Expert®. Take It As A Junior It is recommended…
Read MoreUnderstanding Percentile Scores On The SAT
What on earth does your NRSP percentile score mean? What about your SAT User Percentile? Are they important? How do they relate to your scaled score out of 1600? Will they help you get into your dream school – or not? This post will cover what a percentile score represents, the relationship between SAT percentile scores and scaled scores out of 1600, why this relationship matters, and the exact meaning…
Read More6 Time Management Tips for Online SAT Prep Students
Online SAT prep courses give students an incredible amount of flexibility with their schedules, but with this kind of freedom, some students may find it difficult to stay on track. It’s easy to put off coursework without deadlines, but in online SAT courses this habit can dramatically affect your final score. The following are some methods for self-discipline and time management. [sat_one] Create a weekly schedule on paper. Outlining your…
Read MorePencils Up: The Origin and Evolution of the SAT
A question: Which historical exams played a role in the development of the SAT? [A] U.S.A. Military Army Alpha IQ exams in World War I [B] IQ tests administered to children in 1905 France [C] The U.S.A. Army-Navy College Qualifying Test during World War II [D] A and C [E] All of the Above E is correct and worth one point. Before 2016, selecting any other answer would result in…
Read More6 Effective Study Habits When Preparing For The SAT
You have sat down at your desk, with those piles of books and study notes staring back at you. You turn a page, start to read and by line 5 you are lost, your mind thinking about what’s for supper. This won’t do. You have to focus. You have to get all this information into your head or your SAT exams will be toast! So, how can one make preparing…
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