Supppppppppp. Here’s the thing. When students think about SAT grammar, they usually think: “Oh no… commas again.” And honestly? Fair enough. The SAT LOVES comma questions because commas can completely change the meaning and flow of a sentence. But here’s the good news: Most SAT comma questions follow a small group of predictable rules. Once … Read more
Howdy!! If SAT grammar questions had favorite hobbies, one of them would definitely be confusing students with commas. And one of the sneakiest comma rules involves names with titles. The good news? This rule is actually pretty logical once you understand one big idea: Is the name that comes with a title essential to the … Read more
Suppppppppp If you’ve ever sat down to study for the SAT and heard a voice in your head saying things like: “You’re terrible at math.” “You’re going to blank out during the test.” “Everyone else is smarter than you.” “You’re not gonna get the score you want.” …you are definitely not alone. A lot of … Read more
If you’re the parent of a high school student, you may have heard a lot of confusing things about the SAT lately. Some people say it “doesn’t matter anymore.” Others say it’s becoming important again. So what’s actually true? The short answer is this: SAT scores still matter at many colleges, especially competitive ones. But … Read more
Let’s be honest: studying is not always exciting. Sometimes it feels like your brain is trying to run through wet cement while your phone keeps whispering, “You could be watching videos right now…” But studying does not have to feel painful all the time. With a few smart habits, you can make learning easier, more … Read more
CHECK IT Imagine the SAT asks you something like this: If xx is odd and y is even, which of the following must be even? At first glance, this might feel like one of those “Wait…what?” moments. But here’s the funny thing: the SAT absolutely loves testing whether numbers are odd or even, because once … Read more
Howdy! So check this out.. Imagine the SAT gives you a problem that asks you to add a giant pile of numbers like this: 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+101+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10 What do you do? Do you actually sit there and add every single number one at a time? You could… but the SAT is secretly hoping you know a faster … Read more
Let’s be honest—figuring out where to apply to college can feel like a lot. There are hundreds (okay, thousands) of schools, everyone has opinions, and suddenly it feels like a huge life decision. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This is one of those moments where a little structure can calm everything down—just like … Read more
Sup! Let’s be honest. The SAT Reading & Writing section can feel like a mystery. One question asks about the main idea, the next asks about grammar, and suddenly you’re wondering what’s even going on. If test anxiety or SAT anxiety has ever made this section feel overwhelming, here’s the good news: it’s not random … Read more
One of the most useful grammar rules on the SAT Reading and Writing section is also one of the simplest: if a piece of a sentence can be removed without changing the core meaning, it’s considered non-essential information. Once you understand how to spot it—and how to punctuate it—you can pick up easy points on … Read more