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The SAT consists of three sections: Math, Reading, and Writing. Each section is scored out of a total 800 points possible. Therefore, the total possible score is 2400. Students actually receive 200 points on each section by default, so the score range for each section is really 200 - 800 points. The...
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About a year and a half ago, the College Board introduced Score Choice. This new score reporting policy allows students to select which SAT scores they send to colleges. Basically, students can take the test multiple times and select to send the scores from the test date with the better results. This...
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In the old days, high schools juniors would take the SAT once in May and be done with it. This is no longer the case. Most students end up taking the SAT twice. And, with the new Score Choice policy from the College Board, many student will be able to choose which test scores to submit to colleges. What...
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What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT? Which test is a better fit for my student? These questions are definitely in the standardized testing top five! Long story short: the SAT is somewhat trickier, but the ACT covers a little bit harder subject matter. The math section is a good illustration...
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The quickest and easiest way to sign your student up the SAT or ACT is to do so online. For both tests you'll have to create an account that your student will use throughout his or her testing process. Register for the SAT! Register for the ACT! It's generally a good idea to sign up for the test...
