NYU SAT Scores

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Dec 18, 2014 11:39:59 PM

New York University is one of the largest private universities in the country, with over 5,000 freshmen enrolling each year. What SAT scores do you need to get into NYU?

Find your chances of getting into NYU here.

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Why Are My SAT Scores "Not Yet Available"? Take Action Now

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Dec 15, 2014 5:44:00 PM

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The dreaded date has come: SAT score release date. You've waited for this day. You log in, and the College Board gives you a stern warning: "not yet available." What does this mean?!

Unfortunately, your scores are delayed. Learn the most common reasons that your SAT scores might be delayed and how to fix this and speed up your score delivery.

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The Definitive Guide to the Xiggi Method for SAT Prep

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Dec 8, 2014 7:11:00 PM

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The Xiggi Method was written by a popular member of the forum CollegeConfidential. After scoring well on the SAT, he wrote 10 pages of his top tips for SAT prep. The value in the Xiggi Method, however, is not just in reading the guide, but in understanding how to put it into action in your own study plan. As he notes himself, "there are no earth-shattering secrets...it's mostly based on common sense." Therefore, to get the most out of the Xiggi Method, you need to understand critical ways that it may not apply to you and know how to move forward to guide your own SAT prep. Read on for our detailed guide to the Xiggi Method and how to use it.

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SAT / ACT Test Day Tips - What to Do to Prep the Night Before the SAT / ACT?

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Posted by Dr. Fred Zhang | Oct 30, 2014 10:00:00 AM

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It's finally here! Your SAT / ACT is this Saturday!

We at PrepScholar want to make sure your test day goes well, so here are some tips. Feel free to forward this to your friends if you think it's helpful!

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Using PrepScholar to Boost Academic Motivation

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Aug 2, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Many parents have experienced the frustration of high schoolers who seem academically unmotivated. We think we're a great answer to that problem—read on to find out why.

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Will I do better on the SAT or the ACT?

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jul 26, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Many students wonder whether they'll do better on the ACT or SAT—after all it's important to put the best foot forward.  Here we show you how to figure out which one you're better on.

 

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PrepScholar Works Well for Top Scorers

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jul 19, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Wondering how to get the last few points that could get you into your dream school? PrepScholar has innovative and exclusive features that can be your best friends come test day.

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The 3 Sources of SAT Anxiety (and how to manage them)

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jul 12, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Standardized testing is always stressful, but there are few tests more nerve-wracking than the SAT. See the main reasons why the test freaks students out and what to do about it.  ACT and SAT anxiety and worry can be conquered, and we show you how.

 

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Why PrepScholar is Great for Busy Students

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jul 5, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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Are you a busy student with no extra time for SAT prep, but know it’s important for your college apps? Check out PrepScholar’s unique program that automatically gives you the lessons and practice you need based on your performance.

 


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What's the Deal with Improving Sentences? SAT Writing Section Guide and Advice

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jun 28, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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There’s nothing harder than trying to figure out what someone else thinks is “the best,” and Improving Sentences asks you to do just that. Luckily, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve that allow you to move through these questions with confidence.

In this post, we’ll look at the writing skills these questions are designed to test and how to use those skills to answer the questions correctly.

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Why SAT SuperScoring means you should retake the SAT

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Posted by Dr. Fred Zhang | Jun 17, 2014 4:04:00 PM

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In this article, PrepScholar cofounder and statistics expert Dr. Fred Zhang explains why the SAT superscoring means you can get huge points by retaking the SAT.  Many of you know that colleges often take the best SAT score in each section, but do you know how much you can gain by just a re-take?  Do you know how to do your retake to max your score?

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What's the Deal with Improving Paragraphs? SAT Writing Section Guide and Advice

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Posted by Laura Registrato | Jun 14, 2014 1:00:00 PM

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If you’re not familiar with the design of these questions on every SAT, you should be. Here’s the scoop on Improving Paragraphs (and, bonus, a quick and dirty guide to acing the SAT Essay)!

 In this post, we’ll look at what these questions are designed to test, why those skills are important, and, of course, how to easily take the questions apart on test day.

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Changing SAT II Subject Tests on Test Day: Can It Be Done?

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Posted by Dr. Fred Zhang | Jun 13, 2014 3:13:00 PM

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You registered for the SAT II Math IIC and Chemistry test.  Last minute you catch wind that your preferred college wants Writing instead of Chemistry, and also Physics!  Can you change your SAT II subject tests?  Add or subtract tests?  How about doing it the day of?  Find your answers here!

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Top SAT Test Day Tips

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Posted by Laura Registrato | May 31, 2014 1:30:00 PM

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For many students, the SAT represents the most nerve-racking day of their young lives. Fortunately, this short list of tips covers everything you’ll need to do to get in and out and score your highest.

Some readers may be excited to know, however, that once test day is over, you pretty much never think about it again. So the goal is to get in and out with as little stress as possible, in order to give your brain the chance to work its magic on those little bubbles.

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How is the SAT different from a high school test?

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Posted by Laura Registrato | May 6, 2014 5:25:00 PM

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Obviously, the main differences between the SAT and the classroom test is that the SAT is much longer and much more important. In order to understand the more subtle differences between high school assessment and the SAT, we’re going to look at the inherent differences between the classroom and the SAT test room.

 

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