Is the March SAT the Easiest? 4 Reasons to Take It
TEST PREPWhich SAT® is the easiest?
Myth: The March SAT is the easiest SAT test date.
Fact: There’s no such thing as “the easiest SAT test date.”
While it’s true that some versions of the SAT are easier than others, it’s false that…
The Key to Good Test Scores: Practice, Practice, Practice
TEST PREPIf we could only offer one tip for good SAT or ACT scores, it would be this: Practice, practice, practice.
Years of studies have shown that test scores tend to increase with repeated testing. In fact, the makers of the ACT have found that…
How to Get a 30 on the ACT (or Higher!)
TEST PREPEarning a 30 or higher on your ACT places you in an elite group of high school students: A composite score of 30 means that you scored higher than 94% of test-takers, putting you at the head of the line for admission at premier colleges. Boosting…
Don’t Forget About Test Prep Over Winter Break!
TEST PREPNothing says winter like a steaming cup of hot cocoa, a cozy fire, and a nice test prep book, right? If winter test prep isn’t your idea of a fun holiday break, you’re not alone, but winter break offers a great chance to get a jump start…
SAT Test Dates and Deadlines
TEST PREPThere are seven official SAT test dates during the school year. Below, you'll find charts for the 2018-2019 school year and the projected test dates for the 2019-2020 school year. You can see each SAT test date along with their registration…
How to Deal with Test Anxiety
TEST PREPIt’s normal to feel a little nervous when taking a test – in fact, some studies have suggested that a touch of nerves actually boosts performance. But for a large portion of American students, nervousness becomes outright fear. In fact,…
How are the SAT test sections laid out?
TEST PREPIf you’re looking for some basic information on the different SAT test sections, we’ve got you covered. Directly below is a table summarizing the sections and format of the SAT. Further down, you'll find more details about each section.
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Sub-Section
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Understanding Your SAT Score Report
TEST PREPWhen someone asks what you got on the SAT, you probably know what your total score is. You probably know your score for each of the two sections. But what about all the other numbers on the SAT score report? Let’s go through an SAT score report…
The SAT – A Basic Introduction to the Test
TEST PREPThe SAT is one of two standardized college admissions tests used in the U.S. – the other being the ACT. It is intended to demonstrate college readiness based on key skills like reading comprehension and analysis, computational ability, clarity…