Getting ready for the SAT is, for many students, an important but sometimes mundane-feeling task. It’s a test that will help you get into the school of your choice. You’d be surprised to know how many celebrities from all walks of life have been in the same shoes as you. Let’s take a look at the SAT scores from a variety of celebrities and see how they stack up against…

We’ve had plenty of high school students message us and ask “should you take the SAT and ACT?” Because this is a common question with a not-so-simple answer, we wanted to take a minute now to address it once and for all to help you decide for yourself. Here are both pros and cons of taking the SAT and ACT simultaneously, questions you should answer first before making that decision,…

You should probably take the SAT more than once unless you do amazing on your first try. However, because there’s so much pressure on students today to impress college admissions boards, it’s easy to go overboard and take the test excessively. It’s important to know when it’s time to finally stop and move on. Take a minute to learn how many times you should take the SAT, how much is…

Despite being optional, the ACT and SAT Essay sections are still important tests to take because the skills they stress are important in both academic and professional life. Students who do decide to take them will have advantages over those who skip them, in the long term. Let’s take a look at the differences between the ACT vs SAT Essay and why it’s still good to do it even if…

After all the time and studying that you’ve done for it, now finally comes the nerve-wracking SAT test day. Thankfully, all you need to do is bring a few items with you and be mindful of the College Board’s rules. Let’s take a look at our SAT checklist on what you should, what you can, and what you shouldn’t bring on test day. If you’re just starting to look into…

Many people out there don’t like dealing with Math more than is absolutely necessary, especially when it comes to tests. Unfortunately, the SAT and ACT will test you thoroughly on a number of Math concepts you need, in order to prove your knowledge and succeed in college. Here are some of the key ACT vs SAT Math differences to be aware of when deciding which test you should study for and take…

One question that is often asked regarding the SAT, is how well it measures a person’s overall IQ. The truth isn’t that cut and dry, despite the popular opinion that a high SAT score automatically equals high student intelligence.  If you’re in the process of taking the SAT, be sure to check out our available SAT class options today. [sat_one] IQ In A Nutshell IQ, short for ‘intelligence quotient’, is confusing…

When it comes to calculator usage, the SAT has much more leeway in terms of what you can and cannot use on test day. For reference, here is the latest SAT calculator list. For more information and strategies on how to succeed on the SAT, be sure to check out our various SAT classes available year-round. [sat_one] SAT Calculator Policy Basics Let’s first go over where you can use a…

Every high school student looking to attend college eventually asks themselves, “SAT or ACT?” Let’s be honest; there are a lot of factors to consider and knowing the amount of time it can take to prepare for one, you should be clear about where you want to focus. Let’s help you answer the question, “SAT vs ACT, which one to take”? When you are ready to make your decision, we…

We’re often asked about the differences between the “old” SAT vs the “new” SAT. While a lot hasn’t changed drastically, some major changes have occurred that you should be aware of now. What hasn’t changed is the importance of test preparation for the SAT; our SAT prep courses are designed to provide you the best strategies for doing well on it. [sat_one] To make things easier, here are some of the…