OMG! The next SAT is 2 weeks away and I’m not ready! I thought I’d have more time to study! I didn’t think learning the SAT would be this hard! I didn’t think I’d be this freaked out! That’s what I’ve been hearing a lot of this week around the interwebs. The SAT test is coming […]
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How to understand your SAT Score Report
The January SAT score reports came back yesterday. How did you do? Here’s how to read the report. And, more importantly, how to use it to identify areas you can work on to get a higher score. Compare your Total Score to your Goal Score Did you hit your target? If so – congratulations! You’re […]
Top 5 SAT Strategy Tips: 4. Practice!
Practice! I worked with a student who is training for the Olympic gymnastics team. She practices 8 hours a day, 4 days a week. On top of a full load of high school coursework. 32 hours of practice a week. And she’s been doing this for years. She is well on her way to her […]
How many questions do I need to get right to get a "good" SAT score?
I was talking to a parent today and realized, again, that there are a lot of misconceptions about what a good score is on the SAT. “Good” is relative For starters, a good score is whatever scores the colleges you are interested in are looking for. So, obviously, a “good” score at the local community […]
Where can I find more SAT practice questions?
[UPDATE: You can find 8 Official SAT Practice Tests over at the College Board website. Or you can purchase their book from Amazon with the exact same info.] This is one of the most common questions I see out there: “Where can I find more official SAT practice questions?” Good news! The College Board just […]
6 must-have resources to help you study for the new SAT
I talk to a lot of parents that want to help their kids study for the SAT, but aren’t sure what to use. Here are my favorite resources that EVERYONE should use (whether you are studying on your own, taking a SAT class, or working with a tutor.) Use the real thing 1.The Official SAT Practice […]