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Everything You Need to Know about SAT Subject Tests!
SAT Subject Tests—AKA SAT IIs—are slightly cuter versions of the SAT. Each Subject Test (there are over 20!) is one hour long and corresponds to material taught in high school-level academic courses. If you’re thinking about taking an SAT Subject … Continue reading
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Help! My Proctor Made a Mistake: What to do in case of SAT test irregularity
Anyone working in the test-prep industry knows that SAT proctors make mistakes—occasionally with devastating consequences. The worst stories involve proctors wrongfully forbidding the use of calculators, accidentally under-timing sections, and refusing to let students turn back to the reference table … Continue reading
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Oops, Forgot to Study Again: How to Cram for the SAT (Only if You Have To)
Did you have that dream again? The one where you wake up and you’re taking the SAT on Saturday? Bad news: it wasn’t a dream. Now, you’re probably realizing that your months and months of putting off studying for the … Continue reading
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How to Study One Week Before the SAT!
Eep! The June 2nd SAT is just about a week away! If you’ve stumbled across this blog post, you probably want to know: What is the best way to study a week before the SAT? With only a week to … Continue reading
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Can you Crack 700 with a 3-scoring SAT essay?
A few months ago, I wrote about how many questions students can miss and still crack 600 or 700 on the Critical Reading and Math sections of the SAT. Recently, a kind commenter (thank you!) reminded me that I still … Continue reading
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Upcoming Changes to the SAT
In response to the SAT cheating scandal in Long Island, NY, the College Board has announced enhanced SAT security measures, effective with the 2012-2013 academic year. These changes intend to dissuade students from attempting to cheat, by ensuring that such … Continue reading
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SAT Score Choice: What is it, and how do I sign up?
What is SAT Score Choice? SAT Score Choice is a free service that allows students to select which SAT scores they send to colleges. Each time a student takes the SAT, the scores for each test are kept as separate … Continue reading
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Should I Take the ACT or the SAT?
If you’re a high school junior, the next year of your life will be filled with a plethora of decisions. You’ll have to figure out which courses to take for the rest of your high school career, which colleges to … Continue reading
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Taking the SAT: What to Expect on Test Day
Getting ready for the SAT? You’re probably wondering what to expect on test day. Since I recently took an official SAT, I wanted to share my experience. We hope this information helps to calm your nerves! Breakdown of the Test: … Continue reading
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Can You Crack 700 and Still Miss 10+ Math or CR Questions?
If your goal is to break 600 or 700 on the Critical Reading or Math sections of the SAT, you should probably know how many questions you can reasonably miss. Not only will this information help you determine how many … Continue reading
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