Common SAT Reading Mistakes
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…
Read More5 Reasons To Take SAT Subject Tests
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…
Read MoreSAT No Calculator Tips For Success
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…
Read MoreSAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines: 2019 & 2020
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…
Read More10 Essential SAT Grammar Tips
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…
Read MoreHow To Guess On The SAT
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…
Read MoreSAT vs ACT Scores Comparison Tables
In 2018, The College Board and ACT came together and created new concordance tables designed to help educators, parents, and students compare official SAT and ACT scores. These updated tables are now considered the official reference source when comparing SAT and ACT scores since they were last released in 2016. Take a moment to learn more about our SAT prep and ACT prep courses too. [sat_one] SAT Total Vs ACT…
Read MoreHow To Get A New SAT Perfect Score
Ever since the SAT went through its redesign in 2016 and relaunched, we’ve been asked by students and parents alike “how can I get a perfect score on the new SAT?” Here are our suggestions on what it takes to get a perfect score on the new SAT, outside of good old-fashioned hard work. Don’t forget to check out our various SAT prep course options we have available year-round. [sat_one]…
Read More10 SAT Score Improvement Tips
It’s rare for students to score a perfect 1600 on the SAT on their first try. However, even if you don’t do so on your first try, you can almost always improve your overall SAT score from one test date to the next, as long as you have a plan and put in the hard work to follow it. Here are 10 easy-to-do SAT score improvement tips that you can…
Read MoreIvy League SAT Scores Comparison
When looking at Ivy League schools and what SAT scores you need to get in, don’t worry; you don’t have to have a perfect score to gain entry. We are going to break down scores across the Ivy League via the middle 50 percentiles. These scores reflect what students enrolled scored in the bottom 25% of SAT test takers and the top 25% of test-takers in a given year. For…
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