[sat_one] In 2009, the National Association for College Admissions Counseling found that the average SAT score improvement from commercial test prep courses was only 30 points. If that’s true, then how do we have an average SAT score improvement of 376 points in our classes at 2400 Expert? It’s simple — I have come up with the most effective preparation class in the world because it comes from my experience…

[sat_one] As you might be familiar, the SAT is changing. For the past 10 years, the SAT was on a 2400-scale. However, the SAT is now going back to a 1600-scale. I say “back to” because the SAT had always been out of 1600 points prior to 2005. However, the 1600-SAT exam that you are going to take will be different than the one your parents took when they were in high…

[sat_one] This is one of the most common questions that we get at 2400 Expert. Many parents are confused as to whether colleges prefer one exam over the other. Traditionally, students on the East and West coasts have taken the SAT and students in the Midwest have taken the ACT. But the truth is: there really is no difference. There is no difference in the level of difficulty between the…

[sat_one] What is the secret to getting a perfect SAT score? I cannot count the number of times I have been asked that question. Well, there actually is a secret. But it is so simple that hardly seems like a secret. I am fairly certain that the 3,310 other people that have gotten a perfect 2400 on the SAT have also done this. So here is my one piece of…

[sat_one] The Khan Academy has partnered with the College Board to offer free SAT prep to students. While this is great, it’s actually nothing new. The College Board has always offered prep materials for the SAT – both a book and an online course – with “strategies” for the exam. But ask any high-scoring SAT student you know if they used the strategies from the College Board to score well…

Preparing for the SAT is a daunting task. Most high school students are intimidated by the challenge. Here are 4 ways parents can help their son or daughter conquer this exam. [sat_one] Proctor Tests Taking full-length, timed practice SAT examinations is one of the most important parts of SAT preparation. Students who are not enrolled in a course that offers proctored examinations are often expected to take these practice tests at…

Because the New 1600 SAT Essay is optional, students are under the impression that they do not have to take it. However, if you are a Prep Expert® student, you must take the New SAT Essay. Let’s discuss why it’s in your best interest to take the new SAT essay instead of skipping it. [sat_one] Why You Should Take The New SAT Essay A perfect case study that demonstrates why…

If you graduated from high school in 2005 or earlier, then you probably associate the number “1600” with the college acceptance jackpot. [sat_one] But the College Board, the company that owns and publishes the SAT, changed the test format and content 10 years ago. With the change, the SAT was scored out of 2400. Next year, the College Board is reverting back to the old scoring out of 1600. And…