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…

The new SAT in 2016 is not all that different from the 2400 version of the SAT. The three main topics tested are still Math, Reading, and Writing. You might be wondering…how does the 1600 SAT test three topics if there are only two scores out of 800? [sat_one] What Was Dropped From The 2400 Version? Let’s look at what dropped the point count first. The College Board combined the…

Here’s a terrific New SAT Prep Tip: Complete at least 1,000 College Board SAT questions before taking an official SAT exam. [sat_one] In order to really excel at the SAT, you should aim to practice with 1,000 SAT questions. Not only should you actually complete 1,000 questions, but you should also review them. Just as critical as the practice itself is understanding why you got certain incorrect and what you…

Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers describes the 10,000-hour rule — the idea that in order to master any skill, you must dedicate at least 10,000 hours of practice to that skill. [sat_one] Many famous athletes have attributed dedicating 10,000 hours of practice to their success, including Michael Jordan, Roger Federer, and Wayne Gretzky. However, the 10,000-hour rule does not apply to just sports. It applies to everything. Unfortunately, high school students do…

When I first started 2400 Expert, I put a lot of emphasis on my perfect SAT score. The whole message was focused on how rare it is to get a perfect SAT score. [sat_one] When I was first starting out, I had to lean on my perfect SAT score so much because I didn’t have a track record of proven results. Now that we have tens of thousands of students…

[sat_one] Let’s recall how the SAT is scored. The SAT raw score is calculated by • adding one point for each correct answer. • subtracting 1⁄4 point for an incorrect answer. • neither adding nor subtracting for an answer left blank. If your goal is to rack up as many raw score points as possible, it’s better to not answer a question than to answer it incorrectly. Therefore, many companies…

The SAT is changing in March of 2016. It is going back to a 1600-score. However, it will still be testing the same subjects found on the current, 2400-version of the exam: Math, Reading, and Writing. [sat_one] I recommend every student to take the first administration of the New SAT in March 2016 because it will have the best curve. Most students will not be prepared for the New SAT.…

We just launched an online SAT Prep course for the New SAT taught by me. And for a limited time, you can access a free 7-day trial of the course! [sat_one] The 2400 Expert On Demand New SAT Course is a 30-hour video course in which I teach students 100 strategies that they need to know for the New SAT coming out in March of 2016. Here is some of…

[sat_one] SAT prep and ACT prep can vary from free to $1000+/hour for some of the most expensive private tutors. Here is a breakdown of the cost of 3 of the biggest SAT prep and ACT prep courses. 1. Prep Expert® Total Cost – $599 Course Hours – 60 Cost Per Hour – $10/Hour 2. Princeton Review  Total Cost – $699 Course Hours – 18 Cost Per Hour – $39/Hour…