Contrary to popular belief, colleges take more than just SAT scores into account when they consider applications for admissions. This doesn’t mean that your score on the SAT is not important, but it does mean that SAT scores aren’t everything.This is something more test-takers should bear in mind each year, in order to relieve themselves […]
Continue readingCollege admissions are based on more than a good SAT score alone. Nevertheless, a decent average SAT score is nonetheless essential for getting your application through the door. The more prestigious the college or university, the greater the importance of achieving good test scores to be proud of.For obvious reasons, top universities like Princeton and […]
Continue readingAfter working yourself half to death, the big day finally comes and your SAT score arrives. Far from average, your goal has been to score well above other test takers to secure a spot at a competitive college or university.And it appears your hard work and dedication have paid off, as the final number is […]
Continue readingYou studied hard, you put in all the hours you could, and you are firmly committed to continuing your education. After waiting for what at least feels like an eternity, you at last receive your SAT score.This is where time seems to stand still, as you wait anxiously to find out whether your score is […]
Continue readingWorking out whether you got a good SAT score is not quite as easy as just looking at the number. There are technically three SAT score factors to take into account – the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) score, the Math score, and the composite score. The composite score is what most colleges and universities […]
Continue readingDo you know what SAT percentiles are? Do you wish to understand them so that you can come up with an excellent target score? If you recently sat for the SAT, you might want to understand the SAT score percentiles to decide if you will retake the test. Understanding the percentiles is also vital in helping […]
Continue readingGetting a perfect score on the SAT exam may seem like a dream or something only reserved for savants and geniuses, but in fact, with the right test-taking strategies, achieving a SAT perfect score can be achieved. Not only will you have bragging rights for achieving such an accomplishment, but also you will be highly […]
Continue readingSAT subject tests are themselves a subject of widespread confusion among students in the US. The fact that SAT subject tests are not usually mandatory leads many to assume they’re of no value, and can therefore be sidestepped.In reality, a good SAT subject test score can prove invaluable when submitting applications to top colleges and […]
Continue readingThe SAT has two math sections – one that doesn’t require a calculator and is purely based on your math knowledge, and the other that allows you to use a calculator – see best calculators here – since you’re going to solve problems with SAT math formulas.Many students find SAT’s math section the hardest because […]
Continue readingOne of the most challenging tests for SAT students is the SAT math test. However, there are a few pointers about the SAT math practice tests that we can make to shed some light. In essence, the SAT math section is one of the most specific areas of the SAT. With many hours of practice […]
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