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I went from a 1070 PSAT to scoring a 1400(97th percentile) on the SAT when I was only 15 years old. I didn’t spend a single dime on bulky prep books or expensive tutors. I reached my dream score by sticking to a plan, and I want to share it with you.
Rodney Deransburg, UT Cockrell School of Engineering ’24
When I started high school, I knew nothing about the SAT, just like all of my other friends. Realizing that the SAT is the most important test you’ll take in high school and studying for it using the wealth of resources available on the internet not only sets you apart from the majority of students, but it is also one of the biggest investments you can make for your future.
Alexander Rosales, My Close Friend, Rice University ’24
Learn How To Boost Your SAT Score Without Wasting Time
Although SAT scores don’t define the student completely, they do play an essential role in the transition to college. SAT scores influence college admissions, scholarship rates, and of course the amount of prestige earned by distinguishing a student’s work ethic from others.
With the amount of weight the SAT score carries, taking the first steps to prepare for the test and boost your score can feel daunting and overwhelming. Many students, including myself, have felt this way. Thankfully, my SAT Score Boost program is here to simplify the process. No longer does the first step have to be overwhelming, and no longer do you have to take the first step alone. We can take it together.
I offer a free mini-course which you can gain access to by filling out the form above. As well as numerous articles and pages on the website, sharing essential information I wish I knew when I started studying for the SAT.
The SAT Is a Marathon and You Have to Run It
You can’t prepare for a marathon overnight, so why try the same for the SAT? Like a muscle, you have to train your brain for the SAT through consistent, deliberate practice. Because of this, it’s best to give yourself ample time to prepare. In my opinion, the summer before Junior year is the perfect time to start studying as you will typically have less school responsibilities and will have likely taken Algebra 2 & Geometry already. However, if your summer has passed, then two months is a reasonable period to devote to studying. Though remember, you don’t have to confine yourself to a hard deadline. All that matters is if you’re prepared when the test date arrives.
During this time period, you need to establish a study regime. Look, you know yourself best, so build a comfortable plan you’ll stay committed to. Whether you devote thirty minutes or two hours to studying each day, try to practice something each day. As the proverb goes, slow and steady wins the race.
Remember. You can take the SAT as many times needed. Colleges only care about your highest score, so don’t stress out if you’re not 100% ready for a test. Take it for the experience, and prepare for the next. Your past efforts will likely compound with new efforts, benefiting your next test.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Focus On The Right Sections
Out of the three SAT sections, the math and writing section are the quickest way to improve because the concepts you learn for them, such as a new grammar rule or formula, can be applied to any question regardless of its format. On the other hand, reading questions are often ambiguous, lacking a clear way to solve them leaving many students stuck between two choices or unable to narrow down the answers at all.. Considering math is worth half of your score while writing only accounts for a fourth, to maximize your score, it’s best to focus on maxing out your math section, then writing, before approaching reading.
Finding Your Support Group
The biggest tip I can give for studying is to find your support group. When I found a group of friends, striving for a similar goal, my whole experience and mentality towards grinding the SAT shifted. I almost instantly became more motivated to study.
At any moment, I could look over to my shoulder and visually see their work paying off. I could see the light. Instead of getting discouraged by their accomplishments, I viewed them as further down the path I was travelling and that fueled my drive to succeed too. I was happy to see their success, and they were just as happy to see mine.
A great study group is defined their ability to uplift and help one another out, rather than distract each other through talking. Identifying classmates who will work well in these groups, is crucial to your development. Your study group should have mutually benefiting dynamic, where everyone in the group contributes to their growth.