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What SAT Score do I Need to Get into College?

What SAT Score do I Need to Get into College?

Read on to learn about what SAT scores you need to get into top national universities and liberal arts colleges!

SAT Prep, College AdmissionsAlyssa the College ExpertApril 1, 2024Article

How to Navigate SAT Accommodations

How to Navigate SAT Accommodations

Want to know if you might qualify for SAT accommodations? Read this to find out more about the different kinds of SAT accommodations and how to request them from the College Board.

SAT Prep, College AdmissionsAlyssa the College ExpertDecember 18, 2023Article

ACT & SAT Myths and Misconceptions

ACT & SAT Myths and Misconceptions

Do colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT? Is the ACT easier than the SAT? Should I leave a question blank if I don’t know the answer? Are SAT and ACT questions in order of difficulty? Can I only take the SAT or ACT during my junior year?

SAT Prep, College AdmissionsAlyssa the College ExpertNovember 9, 2023Article

Four Tips on Bouncing Back from a Low SAT/ACT Score

Four Tips on Bouncing Back from a Low SAT/ACT Score

What happens when you do poorly on your SAT or ACT? Here are four tips on how to recover from a low test score!

SAT Prep, College AdmissionsAlyssa the College ExpertOctober 30, 2023Article

Our Experts' Guide to SAT Accommodations

Our Experts' Guide to SAT Accommodations

This SAT accommodations guide will help you determine whether you qualify for an accommodation and will walk you through the details of each type and how to apply.

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertOctober 2, 2023Article

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 9

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 9

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 9: Be resilient! You will have off days, but don’t give up!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertAugust 21, 2023Article

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 8

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 8

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 8: Set incremental goals for yourself to keep you motivated and gain confidence!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertAugust 17, 2023Article

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 7

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 7

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 7: Keep track of your success and DON’T GIVE UP!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertAugust 14, 2023Video

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 6

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 6

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 6: Believe that you can and will break 1500! Believing you can is the first step to success!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertAugust 7, 2023Article

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 5

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 5

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 5: Visualize test day and your success!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertAugust 3, 2023Video

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 4

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 4

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 4: Work in chunks and give yourself time to recharge!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertJuly 31, 2023Article

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 3

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 3

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 3: Find an accountability buddy who can help keep you, and whom you can help, stay on track.

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertJuly 24, 2023Article

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 2

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 2

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 2: Set incremental goals for yourself and work to eliminate distractions!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertJuly 20, 2023Article

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 1

9 Steps to Forming an SAT Prep Habit: Step 1

Take this time to form an SAT prep habit! Step 1: Keep with it! Routine is important to adopt the mindset for success!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertJuly 17, 2023Video

Do SAT Scores Actually Matter to Colleges in 2023?

Do SAT Scores Actually Matter to Colleges in 2023?

With so many test-optional colleges, does the SAT even matter? Here’s why we think so!

College Admissions, SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertJuly 3, 2023Article

When Is the Best Time to Take the SAT?

When Is the Best Time to Take the SAT?

Feeling pressure to take the SAT at a certain time? Have no fear- it doesn’t matter when you take it! Here are the reasons why!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertJune 8, 2023Video

Everything You Need to Bring to and Do Before the Test

Everything You Need to Bring to and Do Before the Test

Here’s what you should do before and on test day to set yourself up to do the best you can!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertJune 5, 2023Video

What SAT Score Should I Aim For?

What SAT Score Should I Aim For?

Many parents ask what a “good” SAT score is. Here’s our answer!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertMay 25, 2023Video

How Do You Translate Good Grades into a Good SAT Score?

How Do You Translate Good Grades into a Good SAT Score?

Here’s how our methods can help hard-working students get their SAT scores up!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertMay 15, 2023Video

Get Rid of SAT Test Anxiety - Take Proctored Mock SAT Tests

Get Rid of SAT Test Anxiety - Take Proctored Mock SAT Tests

The SAT can be terrifying! Here’s how practice tests can help you gain confidence (and improve your score)!

SAT PrepAlyssa the College ExpertMay 11, 2023Video