Typically, careful and thorough completion of 5-6 practice tests, which are then reviewed with a skilled instructor, is ample preparation for an SAT. If test prep is done efficiently and skillfully, less is more.
Category: SAT planning
Should juniors take the October SAT?
There is no hard and fast rule as to when a student “should” take an SAT. Unless you are a senior in your waning days of senior-hood, time is on your side. The October SAT is a nice SAT to take because you can get a copy of the test, plus your answer sheet, returned… Continue reading Should juniors take the October SAT?
How many times should you take the SAT?
Unless it’s your job, like it is mine, 3 times is plenty. Some test prep companies will advise that you take the SAT as many times as possible. Generally, this is advice designed to boost their profits and keep enrollment numbers high. The cold and hard reality is that the chance of an SAT score… Continue reading How many times should you take the SAT?
Buyer Beware – Students do NOT need 24+ hours of tutoring to be well prepared for an SAT
Yet another parent called me today and told me about an expensive SAT course their child took that lasted 24 hours and left their child burned out and sick of SATs come test day. This is not an uncommon scenario. Many agencies offer courses lasting as long as 18, 24, even 40 hours. I can’t… Continue reading Buyer Beware – Students do NOT need 24+ hours of tutoring to be well prepared for an SAT
Most colleges and universities will accept senior year SAT scores…
In fact, some schools will accept scores from an SAT taken January of senior year! Most will accept October and November SATs. Don’t rule out taking SATs senior year. While it can be an unappealing prospect, the payoff can be significant!
Freshman year total costs at Penn State Main Campus
$24,626 This cost includes tuition, fees, room, meals and books.
June SAT I & II scores available online now
Online SAT Score Reports are now available for the June SAT and SAT Subject Tests. If you took the SAT, you can view and print a copy of your essay as you wrote it.
Get the SAT Question of the Day
Did you know that the College Board will email you the SAT question of the day each and every morning (around 5am to be exact)? Get extra practice and sign up for the free service! Go to collegeboard.com
Average SAT scores in Pennsylvania
Wondering how your SAT scores measure up against the state average? According to the College Board, in 2009 the overall mean SAT scores in PA were: 493 reading 501 math 483 writing
Don’t just register for the October 9, 2010 SAT…
Be sure to order the Question-and-Answer Service as well! This is a useful study tool! With the Question-and-Answer Service, you’ll receive: A copy of the SAT questions A record of your answers and the correct answers Information about the type of test questions and levels of difficulty