SAT Hacks & College Admissions

The Digital SAT will be rolled out in Spring of 2024 for U.S. test takers, and the PSAT this year will utilize the new format. In this episode, I walk you through some quick facts about the Digital SAT and some of my observations about the new exam.    Get our study guides and learning resources at our online store: https://sathacks.gumroad.com/   My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on th...

As you begin drafting your college admission essays, the editing process is crucial to reworking phrases and catching those overlooked grammar mistakes. In this episode, I walk through the top grammar mistakes students make on their college admission personal statements.    Get our study guides and online resources:   https://sathacks.gumroad.com/   My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on...

You have a great idea for a college essay. But how do you effectively structure it in a way that resonates with readers? This episode will walk you through one framework you can use to do just that.    Get our study guides and online resources:   https://sathacks.gumroad.com/   My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT     

Writing responses to "Why Our College" can be confusing and daunting. In this episode, I offer strategies and insights on how to approach these questions and walk you through common mistakes students make as well as how to avoid them.    My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

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In this episode, I will talk about a common issue that students face: how to tackle double passages involving history. Many students find them hard to comprehend, and the dual questions are considered one of the hardest for students. I will share tips on how to overcome these hurdles.    My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT     

At first glance, the ACT Science looks intimidating. But it is? I also share my observations on trends I am seeing with the SAT curves, which could impact whether you decide to take the SAT or ACT.    Get our study guides and online resources:   https://sathacks.gumroad.com/   My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

The most difficult part about the ACT Reading section is the time, but the clock can be beat. In this episode, I walk you through what I did to help this student reach a 36 in just 6 sessions.    My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

The SAT doesn't have to be an intensive process. Students just need the right strategy and approach. In this episode I will walk you through what I did with a student who earned a 8-7-8 in just three short sessions. Each session was 1 hour long. She was able to take the test in just one try.    Get our study guides and online resources:   https://sathacks.gumroad.com/   My Interview with U.S. News...

The August SAT was administered on August 25, 2018. How did students generally feel about the SAT? In hindsight, what is one thing that students wished they did differently?    Get our study guides and online resources:   https://sathacks.gumroad.com/   My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

In this episode, I talk about the common pitfalls students face in the SAT grammar section. I also offer solutions to those problems.    My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

The SAT Essay is unfamiliar territory for some students. Many students resort to Ethos, Logos, and Pathos as their default plan. But is it wise to simply use these 3 strategies? In this episode, I share some hacks that students can use, and discuss the main problem areas I see as students undertake the SAT essay.    My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

An emerging issue that I have been noticing among SAT test takers is finishing the exam, specifically the Reading section. Why is this case? More importantly, what can students do about it?    My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

To what degree can you improve if you score in the 500 - 650 range? What about if you're in the 660 - 700 range? Can you improve? In this episode, I talk about the common pitfalls that I see students making, which are leading to incorrect answer choices. I also discuss some effective study habits as you study for the SAT.    My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

Sometimes your diagnostic SAT and ACT scores might be about the same. So how can you decide? In this podcast, I break down 3 of the key factors you want to consider. Figuring out from the beginning whether you are a better for the SAT and ACT is crucial in saving you valuable time.    My Interview with U.S. News and World Report on the SAT and ACT