What does it take to get a top score? I was chatting with a former student recently about his amazing jump in SAT scores. He said he changed his mindset. In Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting It Right When You Have To, Sian Beilock proposes that people have one of […]
Strategy
SAT math strategy: First check the refrigerator…
SAT math strategy: First figure out what numbers are available before you jump in to solve the problem.
How can I improve my SAT score in two weeks?
[Note: this post refers to the old SAT. I’ve noted below where the particular strategy listed doesn’t apply. Otherwise – it still applies to the new SAT.] The next SAT is less than 2 weeks away. How can you make the most of your time and improve your SAT score between now and the next […]
Last minute SAT tips
Good luck to my current students (and everybody else out there taking this test.) Here are some last minute SAT tips to help you get your best score on the test: Get a good night’s sleep Bubble in your answers like this Wear an analog watch Bring snacks and water and your photo ID
How Do You Raise Something to the Zero Power?
Here’s how to solve Question 18 in Test 1, Section 3. The secret is understanding that raising any number to the zero power equals 1.
Which Grammar Rules Should I Study for the SAT?
Since you don’t have unlimited time, money, or brain cells, which grammar rules should you study to get the biggest bang for your buck in the SAT Writing section? Here’s an analysis of all the questions in the The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition Master the 7 most-frequently-tested hot topics and you’ll ace almost […]