15 SAT Tips to Improve Your SAT Score

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | Aug 2, 2015 12:00:00 PM

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Improving your score on the SAT isn’t always easy, but it might be a little easier than you think if you use these tips! They're not necessarily magical, but here are 15 tips and tricks for different sections of the SAT to help you improve your scores with minimal extra study time.

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June 6th SAT Scores Have Been Released - How Did You Measure Up?

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Posted by Mary Ann Barge | Aug 1, 2015 8:45:00 AM

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Scores from the June 6th 2015 SAT have been released, and they have served to increase the controversy around the test.

Put simply, the scores may be much less accurate than usual tests because the College Board was forced to throw out two of the sections.

Read on to see how students have reacted, how the scores vary from other administrations of the exam, and what your options now are.

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How to Send SAT Scores to Colleges

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | Jul 27, 2015 5:59:08 PM

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Now that you’ve received your SAT scores, it’s time for the most important part of this process—actually sending scores to colleges! But how do you do it? What are your options? In this article, I’ll give you all the information you need on how the process works and what choices you'll have when sending scores.

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Complete SAT Instructions, With Tips and Strategies

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | Jul 27, 2015 5:40:25 PM

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What are the instructions that you’ll see on the SAT? And are they important? In this article I’ll take a closer look at the directions you’re given on the test and tell you what parts of them are most critical for earning high scores!

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SAT Book Guide: The Best Books for Intense Study

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Jul 11, 2015 3:25:15 PM

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If you're a student who wants to leave no stone unturned as you prep for the SAT, then this SAT preparation book guide is for you. These are the best SAT books for students committed to devoting significant time, like 100 or more hours, to get ready for this important test.

The recommendations on this book list go beyond a general review of the SAT and provide the skills, strategies, and insights you need to get a top score. Before diving into the SAT book list, let's consider an important question: are books the most effective way to study for the SAT?

 

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What Is SAT Score Choice? Why Should You Care?

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Jul 10, 2015 9:00:00 AM

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College Board's SAT Score Choice policy, started in 2009, means just what it sounds like. Well, you can't choose your scores - "I'll take a 2400, please!" - but you can choose which score reports you send to colleges. If you take the SAT more than once, then you can decide which scores get sent and which ones remain for your eyes only.

Since we're always thinking strategically when it comes to the SAT, this article will discuss not just how Score Choice works, but also how you can use it to your advantage. First, what exactly is SAT Score Choice?

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How does SAT Superscoring Affect your Test Strategy?

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Jul 1, 2015 7:30:00 AM

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Lots of colleges "superscore" your SAT scores, or take your highest section scores across all your test dates. Besides making your application stronger, this policy can also be valuable for how you approach the SAT. How does it accomplish all this?

Read on to learn how SAT superscoring affects your overall testing strategy. First, what are the major benefits of SAT superscore?

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SAT Superscore vs Score Choice: What's the Difference?

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | Jun 30, 2015 11:29:24 PM

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You may know that the SAT offers both Superscoring and Score Choice, but do you know what separates the two? Much like a pair of dissimilarly flavored but equally delicious ice cream cones, each one benefits you, but in slightly different ways.

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Why Was the SAT Called the Scholastic Aptitude Test?

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Posted by Halle Edwards | Jun 29, 2015 6:56:00 PM

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Shockingly, catchy slogans were not a part of the original Scholastic Achievement Test. 

If you're a high school student trying to get into college, you've definitely heard of the SAT, and might already be studying for it. But have you ever wondered what "SAT" itself actually stands for? And does it reveal anything about what the SAT claims to measure?

Well, it turns out the SAT has gone through many name changes, which reveal changes in the test's design and purpose. Read on for the full story behind the SAT's name.

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Should You Send the 4 Free SAT Score Reports?

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Posted by Halle Edwards | Jun 27, 2015 8:30:00 AM

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Few things in life are free – especially when it comes to college admissions. You have to shell out for prep books, test fees, application fees, and more. It adds up quickly! So doesn’t it make sense to save money where you can, like on those four free score reports that come with your SAT registration?

Maybe – or maybe not. We will examine the issue in depth and help you learn how to save your money and also maximize your college admission chances.

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SAT Summer Prep Programs: Should You Join?

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Posted by Anna Aldric | Jun 25, 2015 3:00:00 PM

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What are SAT Prep Summer Programs and should you use them?

There are a lot of variations in SAT summer programs and the hours of study they offer. Other than time, the greatest variation in SAT summer programs is through price. There are commercial and noncommercial options and they vary by price and hours offered, as well as the material used. No matter the course, a good program will offer at least once a week test.

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What's SAT Superscore? How Does It Help You?

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Jun 25, 2015 9:00:00 AM

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Imagine you take the SAT in the fall of junior year and get an awesome Reading score. Your math, unfortunately, is not so great. To bring it up, you study for the next few months and retake the SAT in the spring. Your math score shoots way up, but your Reading actually decreases from what you got in the fall. What do you do?!

Luckily, most colleges have a policy of "superscoring" the SAT, or taking your highest section scores across all dates you took the SAT. Let's break down exactly what superscoring is, why schools do it, and what this means for your SAT game plan.

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June 6 SAT Takers: Here's How You Can Retest for Free

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Posted by Mary Ann Barge | Jun 24, 2015 9:00:00 AM

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The College Board is going to allow students who were affected by the mistake on the June 6, 2015 administration of the SAT to re-take the test for free in October. Read on for more information and to see what your options are.

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ACT vs SAT: Which Students Should Take Which?

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | Jun 23, 2015 7:59:00 PM

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As a high school student, you’re probably wondering whether you should take the SAT or the ACT. Which one will give you a better score? Is one easier than the other?

The answer is not as straightforward as you might think. Everyone has different test-taking strengths and learning styles. Based on these factors, it might be to your advantage to take one test over the other.

In this article I’ll go through a list of different strengths and weaknesses you might have as a test-taker and student and let you know which test you should take based on those qualities.

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Complete Comparison Charts: SAT vs ACT

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Posted by Samantha Lindsay | Jun 23, 2015 7:54:00 PM

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The SAT and the ACT are both hard pills to swallow, but one might be easier for you than the other. If you're still trying to decide which test to take, these charts will give you direct comparisons between them in terms of format, timing, and content. Then you can figure out which one sounds like the right fit for you!

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