Basic statistics problems make up about 4.1% of all the problems of the SAT Math Calculator section, and provide a basis of knowledge for more advanced statistics questions, which make up another 3.3% of the calculator section. This might sound intimidating, but like...
One of the most common questions from students trying to decide between the SAT and the ACT is about how their math sections compare. It would be nice if one was clearly easier, but the truth is that their differences can make one test a great fit for one student and...
The SAT Math section can seem like a huge, looming challenge, but it doesn’t have to. We’ll tell you what you need to know. Here are 6 reasons the SAT Math Section isn’t as difficult as you might think. 1. Around 60% of the Questions Are...
So you’re going to be taking your first SAT test soon. What do you need to know going in? 1. Reading Regularly Makes the Biggest Difference on the Reading Section If you read casually, you have a big advantage over your peers. It’s an advantage that...
The SAT’s Math Section is a little notorious for it’s tricky questions. No worries. Here are the six most common SAT Math mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Simple Mistakes You drop a variable, mis-add something, or make one of those small,...
Most students say they wish they’d started preparing for the SAT around the end of sophomore year. Starting early ensures that there’s time to cement foundational skills while allowing time to build more test-specific skills. Honestly, if you’re in...
Your reading speed can make or break your SAT reading score. The reading SAT requires you to read each page-long passage in about 3-4 minutes* while fully absorbing the context and meaning of the passage. The first passage, often fiction, is often the easiest passage...
Do you desperately want a higher SAT Math score for your college applications? Are you constantly running out of time before you finish the SAT Math section - either the Calculator or No-Calculator portion (or both)? Does the “five minutes remaining”...
So, you’ve taken the SAT and you weren’t able to finish under time. You had to guess on those questions you didn’t make it to, and those lost points haunt you still. Well, good news, here’s Also, make sure to check if extra time is available to...
One of the most important things for studying the SAT at home is to have a clean, well-organized SAT Study Area. How yours is set up have a major effect on how efficiently you can study. The goal here is to set up a clean, well-organized space where you can sit down...
