Category: SAT General Topics
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Be Humble About The SAT
Welcome to my SAT prep tutoring blog! Be sure to join my email list for subscriber-only updates and exclusive content you can’t get anywhere else! Ok, be warned. This might become a bit of a rant about a certain type of SAT prep student that I see a lot. Do you fit the description? Here’s an…
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How to beat time-limit pressure on the SAT
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Is the SAT hard?
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Some (video!) thoughts on SAT prep from around the web:Vocabulary Memorization Shortcuts for the SAT Test
First: Complete the vocabulary quizzes and tests in Word Smart and Word Smart 2 Books by The Princeton Review. Second: Transfer words you don’t know onto a list. Third: Make vocabulary flashcards from this list. Fourth: Memorize the vocabulary flashcard stack. Fifth: Come back to the vocabulary flashcard stack a few days later to make…
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Tests for International Students
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Taking the SAT for International Students
Welcome to my SAT and test prep blog! Be sure to join my email list for subscriber-only bonuses like my Urgent Report on SAT Reading and other exclusive info. Are you a student from outside the United States that wants to attend a U.S.-based college? This article is for you! You will almost certainly be…
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A Comparison of the ACT and SAT Tests
Welcome to my SAT prep blog! Be sure to join my pro SAT tutor’s email list for exclusive test prep content and subscriber-only bonus downloads. Although originally the SAT was designed as an aptitude test and the ACT was designed to test for achievement, today they are very similar. Despite their similarities, they still test different…
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A Brief History of the SAT Test
While you’re here, join my SAT prep mailing list and I’ll send you free subscriber-only downloads and bonus content to help you prepare! Almost every student in the United States and students anywhere in the world who have considered attending college or university in the U.S is familiar with the term “SAT Test.” It’s one…
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SAT Scholarships That Win Financial Aid
While you’re here, subscribe to my SAT prep emails for exclusive pro tips and subscriber-only bonus downloads! Post-secondary education can be very expensive and students can benefit from SAT-based scholarships to help them cover these expenses. These scholarships can be in the form of financial grants and awards or discounts on actual tuition costs and…
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Duke TIP Talent Search Program Explained by an SAT Tutor Who Attended
Hi! I actually went through Duke TIP when I was younger and now I professionally teach SAT test prep! Join my SAT prep email list for exclusive subscriber-only content and test prep downloads! Duke University has sponsored a program for gifted children since 1980 called the Duke TIP or “Talent-Identification Program.” It was designed to identify…
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When do you take the SAT in junior and senior year?
Hi! While you’re here, join my SAT email list for subscriber-only content like my Urgent Report on SAT Reading and other test-prep bonuses. Planning out your ideal SAT test dates in advance will greatly reduce your stress levels and can quite possibly improve your score as well. You should plan for the “worst case scenario” in…
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How do you grade an SAT practice test?
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Early Decision, Early Action, and SAT Preparation
While you are here be sure to join my SAT prep email list for exclusive subscriber-only tips and tricks from a perfect-scoring test prep tutor! You may or may not already know about your early application options when it comes to college admissions and the SAT. Early Action and Early Decision are two choices that…
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How the SAT is Scored + When to Guess on the SAT
Welcome to my SAT blog! Sign up for my SAT email list and I’ll send exclusive test-prep bonus downloads straight to your inbox! The SAT test is a unique exam with a one-of-a-kind scoring and grading system. Understanding this scoring system can affect your test-taking strategies and greatly increase your score, so it definitely pays to…
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GPA, Hard Classes, Senioritis, and College Admissions
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How to find the best private SAT prep tutor in your area
Hi! While you are here, subscribe to my SAT email list and I’ll send exclusive info and bonuses straight to your inbox. Getting a private SAT prep tutor has become more and more common for high school students these days. The test prep industry has sprung up around the exceptionally-selective college admissions process and the…
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How to take a free practice SAT from home and score it
Welcome to my test-prep blog! Be sure to sign up for my SAT newsletter. I’ll send my Urgent Report on SAT Reading and other exclusive content to help you prep. You don’t have to shell out money for a practice course or a proctor to take a full-length timed practice SAT. All you need is your…
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What Is A Good SAT Score? A Pro Tutor’s Thoughts
Hi! While you’re here, be sure to join my SAT prep email list. I send my subscribers exclusive test-prep content to help them prepare – straight to your inbox! When I first start working with a student, one of the first questions I like to answer is “what SAT score do you need to get?”…
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What is the SAT Score Choice Option And How Can It Help You?
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Warming Up In The Morning Of The SAT Test
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What Are SAT 2 Subject Tests, Who Should Take Them, and Why?
Welcome to my pro tutor’s SAT prep blog! Be sure to subscribe to my SAT emails for exclusive content and downloads to help you prep – for subscribers only! If you’ve found this article, you probably already know what the “original” SAT test is for. But – do you need an overview and brief explanation…
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All About SAT Extended Time Accommodations For ADD, ADHD, Dylsexia, and Physical Disabilities
Welcome to my pro tutor’s SAT prep blog! While you are here, join my SAT email list to download my Urgent Report on SAT Reading and get other exclusive bonuses only for my subscribers! For a certain type of student, SAT Extended Time accommodations can be a life-saver. If you pass the requirements of the…
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Why Activities Can Make Or Break Your College Application Resume
Welcome to my SAT prep website! While you are here be sure to join my email list for exclusive content only for subscribers This is a website about SAT prep, but it’s also written to help make your entire college application process (and college scholarships as well) easier to understand and succeed at. So, I want to…
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The Real Price Of The SAT Test: Costs, Charges, and Fees
Welcome to my pro tutor’s SAT prep blog! While you’re here be sure to join my mailing list to download my exclusive Urgent Report on SAT Reading and other subscriber-only test prep tips! Sometimes I feel like the College Board (authors of the SAT test) are just out to charge you to death with hidden costs…
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How long does it take to get SAT scores back?
Welcome to the blog of a pro SAT tutor and perfect-scorer! While you are here, be sure to join my SAT mailing list for exclusive content and subscriber-only downloads! I know exactly how it feels to be stressed out and impatiently waiting for my SAT scores to come back via mail or online delivery –…
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Essential Things Must You Bring To The SAT Test
Welcome to my pro SAT tutor’s blog! While you’re here, join my email list and I’ll send my Urgent Report on SAT Reading plus other subscriber-only prep bonuses! Before setting out to take the SAT test on a bright, shining Saturday morning, you need to be sure you’re leaving the house with everything that you…
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Best Food To Eat For Breakfast Before The SAT Test
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The 10 Best and Worst SAT Snacks To Bring To The Test
Welcome to my SAT tutoring blog! Be sure to join my email list while you are here for free subscriber-only content and bonuses! I am a big believer in the importance of eating a good breakfast and bringing delicious and nutritious snacks to the day of the SAT test along with everything else you need…
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What Is The SAT Test For?
Hi! Welcome to my pro tutor’s blog on SAT and test prep. Join my email list for more exclusive content that I only send to my subscribers! If you’re completely new to the whole SAT prep process, you might be wondering, “Just what is the SAT test for, anyway?” Leave aside all details of what…
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SAT E-Mail Subscription For Highly Motivated Prep Students
Join my SAT email list today for subscriber-exclusive content and test prep bonuses! How badly do you want a perfect score on the SAT? Do you have dreams of 2400s and Ivy-League campuses… scholarships and impressive academic accomplishments… do you fantasize about huge, well-stocked libraries, science centers, and the best music and arts programs in the world?…
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How many times can you take the SAT?
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SAT Importance: Can this test really affect your future forever?
Hungry for honest advice from a pro SAT tutor and perfect-scorer? Sign up for the SAT mailing list to maintain a connection and get premium information… plus instantly receive free SAT prep bonuses! I’ve been getting questions from students and parents lately about how important the SAT truly is to colleges, to you, and…
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50 Encouraging Reasons Why The SAT Is Important
Looking for encouragement and pro tips on SAT prep? Sign up for my SAT e-mail list and get my FREE Urgent Report on SAT Reading from a pro tutor! “How important are SAT scores?” This is a question I hear a lot as a tutor. Students and parents want to know if SAT scores are more important than…
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SAT Superscore: What is it?
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What does SAT stand for?
Want more secrets of the SAT and tips that will improve your score and increase your confidence? Sign up today for my SAT prep e-mail list and I’ll send you subscriber-only exclusive content! Here’s a question an SAT prep student and I were debating recently: What does the abbreviation “SAT” stand for? It has to mean…
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When should I guess on SAT questions?
Want more expert SAT prep tips from a professional tutor and perfect-scorer? Join my SAT e-mail list and claim your free subscriber-only bonuses to help with test-time! To guess or to skip on hard SAT questions? Here’s a question I get a lot as a professional SAT tutor: “When should I guess on the SAT?” To answer this fully, let’s…
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What time does the SAT start?
While you’re here today be sure to subscribe to my SAT mailing list – I’ll send you my Urgent Report on SAT Reading and more subscriber-only content! Wondering about the SAT test start time and want to have a great SAT testing experience? Ready to put all your great SAT prep study and practice to…
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What time does the SAT end?
While you’re here, be sure to join up my SAT mailing list so I can send my FREE Urgent Report on SAT Reading and other subscriber-only exclusive content to help you prepare! Although the test is supposedly “standardized,” I’ve taken the SAT enough times to know that it doesn’t always end at the exact same time. Little inefficiencies crop…
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Is the ACT or SAT easier?
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Is the ACT better than the SAT?
Don’t forget to sign up today for my free SAT prep mailing list to get more exclusive tips and content from a professional tutor and perfect-scorer! As a professional SAT and ACT tutor, I wrote this article to help answer a common type of question I hear from students and parents, which looks pretty much like…
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Top 3 Best SAT Prep Book Reviews
While you are here be sure to join my SAT mailing list – I’ll send you the Urgent Report on SAT Reading and other subscriber-only exclusive content! As a professional, independent SAT tutor, and a perfect 2400 scorer on the SAT, I have definitely done my background research – for years – on what SAT prep books are…
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Is SAT Prep Actually Important?
Welcome! Sign up for my SAT email list to get the Urgent Report on SAT Reading and more subscriber-exclusive info delivered straight to your inbox! Even though we all handle test prep a little differently, SAT prep time is a vital component of any serious high school student’s weekly routine. If you’re a freshman or sophomore, your…
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How to Get and Read SAT Scores Online
Hi! While you’re here, sign up for my SAT email list so I can send you my Urgent Report on SAT Reading and other exclusive bonuses! So, it’s been about a month since you took your SAT, and you just got an e-mail telling you that your scores are available online. You might be feeling pretty…
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A little SAT prep blog miracle
While you’re here today, be sure to sign up for my SAT email list to get free bonuses and subscriber-exclusive content! I was going to write an article on misplaced modifiers this evening, but something SUPER-awesome happened on this blog and I got distracted with excitement. Seriously. I definitely jumped up and down, at least twice.…
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Top 10 Things to Bring to College
Taking the SAT test before you head off to college or university? Sign up for my free SAT mailing list to stay in touch with a professional, perfect-scoring SAT prep tutor and get subscriber-only exclusive content! Looking for a list of stuff to bring to college? That’s great – I was in your shoes once…
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Where To Find The Best SAT Prep Help
Be sure to sign up for my email list today to download your free Urgent Report on the SAT Critical Reading – you’ll also get access to exclusive subscriber-only content to help you prepare for the SAT test! Once I introduce myself to a new acquaintance and tell them what I do for a living,…
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SAT Blog Update 6.11.2011 PM
If you want exclusive SAT-related content emailed straight to your inbox, be sure to join my free SAT email list while you’re here today! Good evening, everyone! First of all, I want to thank all my SAT Prep Blog RSS subscribers – we’ve just reached the 100-subscriber mark and while I’m still only half-clear on…
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Crazy SAT Stories: Who says the SAT isn’t exciting?
While you are here, I highly recommend joining my SAT email list to download my Urgent Report on SAT Critical Reading and other subscriber-only content! When I was working as an AmeriCorps State* member, teaching college readiness and ACT and SAT prep, I heard a funny story from the previous year’s instructors. Although it amuses me to think about it,…
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Secrets of the Official SAT Study Guide
While you are here today, be sure to sign up for my SAT email list in order to download the FREE Urgent Report on SAT Critical Reading and access other exclusive SAT-related content! Review of The Official SAT Study Guide (pre-March-2016 edition) by the College Board AND: How to best use this book! Update: SAT Format…
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What to do the night before the SAT
Thanks for visiting my SAT prep blog! Be sure to join my SAT mailing list while you are here – subscribers get instant access to my Urgent Report on SAT Critical Reading as well as other exclusive content! When preparing for the SAT, students think that they have covered all their bases: Grammar practice? Check.…