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How Long Are SAT Scores Valid?
Most of us take the SAT while we are still in high school. But not everyone follows the so-called “traditional” route—straight from high school to college. In today’s world, more students are delaying their entry—later is becoming the norm. We know many colleges require the SAT, so how long are your SAT scores valid? There…
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How Is the SAT Scored?
The SAT Is Scored on a Standard Scale When you’re used to your test scores in school being graded out of one hundred percent, understanding the scoring process on the SAT can be a little confusing. As of this writing, possible SAT scaled section scores are as follows: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section: 200 to…
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Best SAT Subject Tests Books
Taking SAT Subject Tests is an exciting part of your college application process. You’re proving to admissions committees that you’re able to do academic work at an undergraduate level and that you have the determination and organizational skills to master a challenging subject-specific exam. The 20 SAT Subject Tests (still sometimes known as SAT II…
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The Best SAT Prep Courses
You’re applying to the college of your dreams. Your application requires your SAT scores. The higher your SAT scores, the higher your odds of being accepted into the college of your choice. To that end, an SAT prep classes are the best way to become a top scorer! So here’s a pop quiz: What is…
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Best SAT Prep Books
You’re standing at the base of Mount SAT, getting ready for the long, challenging climb. To reach your peak scores, you know you’re going to need the best equipment available. But there’s a whole world of test-prep books out there. How do you know which ones will get you where you want to go? (Especially…
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Best SAT Prep App
There’s definitely something fun about test-prep apps. You can carry them everywhere and do a little interactive practice any time you have a free moment. They may give you unexpected questions or guide your study in new and challenging directions. The good ones will respond to your input and help you zero in on the…
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The Best Calculators For the SAT
Exciting news: you’re allowed to use a calculator on the second, and longer, section of math on the SAT. That’s about two-thirds of the total number of math questions on the test. That said, The College Board has a strict policy on what types of calculators are okay and which are not. You’re responsible for…
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How to study
So many smart and capable students underperform simply because they never learned how to study properly. A common misconception is that you can simply read the material several times, absorb the information like a sponge, and be ready for a test. This couldn’t be further from the truth! This article shares techniques and tips on…
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When to Take the LSAT
First, let’s consider when the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is offered. After all, in order to determine when to take the LSAT, you must first know when you can. Before June 2017, the LSAT was offered only four times per year. However, the test is now offered 8 or 9 times per year. The…
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What Type of Questions Are on the LSAT?
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) consists of approximately 101 questions which are split into four sections: two sections of Logical Reasoning, one section of Logic Games, and one section of Reading Comprehension. There is also a fifth, unscored section called the Experimental Section, which will be another of the aforementioned section types. Each section…