The SAT Optional Essay – To Write or Not to Write

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The SAT Optional Essay – To Write or Not to Write By: Jordan Salley The SAT optional essay is a section designed to test students’ ability to write under strict time constraints. For many, this can be an intimidating concept. After all, almost every student has encountered writer’s block at some point. However, this can […]

How to Study for the SAT: Tips to Help You Figure Out Your Plan

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How to Study for the SAT Really think about how to study for the SAT. This will not be like preparing for high school tests; it’s like trying to beat your own high score on a video game. It’s not even imperative to master the content; it’s more important to examine the strategy of the game […]

Help! Should I Take the SAT or ACT? – Which Test is Right For You?

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Help! Should I Take the SAT or ACT? This blog was written by our friends at Magoosh. The ACT! The SAT! As you start your college planning, which one should you take? Today, we’ll look at the way these tests are different… and some ways that these exams are also very similar to help you […]

How to Choose Your SAT Subject Tests

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How to Choose Your SAT Subject Tests There are so many standardized tests to plan for when you are applying to colleges. Got your SAT or ACT score right where you want it? Ready to report some decent AP scores? Great! Now it’s time to choose your SAT subject tests — also called SAT II’s. […]

Step-by-Step SAT Test Day Walk Through and Tips

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SAT Test Day Walk Through This post originally appeared on the Magoosh SAT blog. So, you’ve spent tons of time studying for the SAT, registered for the test, but then it hits you—what do you actually do the 24 hours before your SAT test day? Stay up all night cramming last minute? Chug three cups […]