The SAT is changing, and you may be wondering which version of the test you will take. We’ve created a flowchart to help you decide if you should prepare for the paper SAT or the new digital SAT.
There are significant changes to the test’s structure and question format, so we recommend preparing with materials designed specifically for the version of the test that you plan on taking.
Learn how Stone Hall Tutors uses Test Innovators to deliver personalized SAT and ACT test prep. Discover how digital practice tests, targeted worksheets, and detailed analytics help tutors save time, track student progress, and build the skills, confidence, and stamina students need for test day.
Because scores may be optional, submitting your test scores is a great way for you to shine. Preparing for and taking the ACT and SAT shows your dedication to the college application process, and, if your scores are solid, they will likely add to your overall application.
One month is enough time to make a real difference on the SAT, but only if you use that time well. Here's how to be strategic and make the most of your remaining weeks.
Start With a Practice Test
Before you do anything else, take a full-length practice test. Every student starts...
Have you ever felt the stomach-dropping realization that you have five questions left and only two minutes on the clock?
For some students, time is the biggest challenge on tests like the SAT, the ACT test, ISEE, and SSAT.
Perhaps you’ve studied the content, and you understand all of the concepts. But the...
We spoke with Keith Wilkerson to learn what you can be doing throughout high school to set yourself up for a successful college admissions experience. Keith is the Founder and Lead Teacher for College Thoughts and has over 21 years of experience in the college placement field. He has counseled...
Ever feel like you’re racing the clock on SAT Reading and Writing? Maybe you breeze through the first few questions, get bogged down by a more challenging passage, and suddenly you’re rushing through the last few questions before time runs out.If that sounds familiar, try changing the order in which...
The SAT is now a computer adaptive test. The new digital SAT covers essentially the same content. However, it has an entirely new format and is 46 minutes shorter than the old paper test.
Check out our side-by-side comparison of the digital and paper SAT to learn more...
Timing is everything. This age-old saying is applicable to so many things, especially standardized testing. One of the main purposes of standardized tests is to compare a large group of students, and the timing restriction is a critical component of achieving that comparison. The clock may seem like an unforgiving...
When should you start preparing for the ACT test and the SAT?In general, it’s best to start preparing for the ACT test and the SAT in the spring of your sophomore year or the summer after your sophomore year. Summer is an excellent time to prepare because you don’t have...
College may be very far from your mind right now. We don’t blame you!
You should absolutely be enjoying your freshman year and taking it all in. You also have an opportunity to do your future self a huge favor by starting college prep this year.
