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Transitions – Hard strategies & practice

Domain: Expression of Ideas | Skill: Transitions | Difficulty: Hard Mastering Hard Transitions on the SAT: Strategies & Practice Welcome to the deep end of the SAT Writing and Language section. You’ve mastered the basic uses of words like however and therefore, but now you’re facing questions that demand a more nuanced understanding of logic […]

Words in Context

Words in Context – Hard strategies & practice

Domain: Craft and Structure | Skill: Words in Context | Difficulty: Hard Mastering SAT Words in Context: Advanced Strategies for the Toughest Questions When you encounter Words in Context questions at the Hard difficulty level on the SAT, you’re facing some of the most challenging vocabulary puzzles the test has to offer. These questions don’t […]

Statistical Inference

Statistical Inference – Medium Strategies & Practice

Domain: Problem-Solving and Data Analysis | Skill: Inference from sample statistics and margin of error | Difficulty: Medium Master Statistical Inference: Your Guide to Sample Statistics and Margin of Error When the SAT asks you about polling data, survey results, or sample statistics, it’s testing one of the most practical math skills you’ll ever use: […]

System of Linear Equation

Systems of Linear Equations – Easy Strategies & Practice

Picture this: You’re at a movie theater, and you know the total number of tickets sold and the total revenue. How can you figure out exactly how many adult tickets and child tickets were purchased? This is exactly what systems of linear equations help us solve on the SAT Math section! Systems of two linear […]

Master Medium-Level Percentage Problems on the SAT

Percentages – Medium Strategies & Practice

Picture this: You're cruising through the SAT Math section when suddenly you encounter a percentage problem with multiple steps—a price increase followed by a discount, or compound percentage changes. These medium-level percentage questions are designed to test whether you can handle real-world scenarios that involve sequential percentage operations and reverse calculations. The good news? With the right strategies, these problems become predictable puzzles you can solve systematically.
Students preparing for SAT Rhetorical Synthesis

Rhetorical Synthesis – Easy Strategies & Practice

Imagine being handed a collection of research notes and asked to craft the perfect sentence for a specific audience. That's exactly what SAT Rhetorical Synthesis questions challenge you to do! These questions test your ability to select and combine information strategically—a skill that's not just crucial for test success, but essential for college writing and beyond.
SAT Prep in busy schedule

Fitting SAT Prep into a Busy Schedule (School & Extracurriculars)

High school students today are juggling a lot – classes, homework, sports, clubs, part-time jobs, family responsibilities, social life… the list goes on. Adding SAT prep to that mix can feel daunting for both teens and parents. The good news is, with smart time management and the right strategies, even the busiest student can fit effective SAT prep into their schedule. This article will provide practical tips for balancing SAT study with school and extracurriculars, so your teen can maximize their score without sacrificing their other commitments (or their sanity!).
Digital SAT

The New Digital SAT: What’s Changed and Why It Matters

The SAT has entered the digital age! If you have a junior or senior, you've likely heard that the SAT is now offered in a digital format (starting in 2023 internationally and 2024 in the U.S.). But what exactly does that mean for your teen? In this article, we'll explain the key changes in the new digital SAT, how those changes impact the testing experience, and why it matters for students and parents.
Take the SAT

How Many Times Should Your Teen Take the SAT?

After an SAT score comes in, a natural question arises: should my teen take the SAT test again? And if so, how many times is too many? Balancing the desire for a higher score against time, cost, and stress is an important consideration for families. In this article, we'll discuss typical recommendations for SAT retakes, factors to consider for your individual child, and how to get the most out of each attempt.