If you’re the parent of a high school student, you’ve probably heard a lot about the SAT. But one of the most common questions parents ask is surprisingly simple: “What subjects are actually on the SAT?” The answer is much simpler than many people expect. The digital SAT covers just two main subject areas: Let’s … Read more
If you’ve taken a practice SAT, you’ve almost certainly seen questions about linear functions. Why? Because straight-line relationships show up everywhere—from graphs and word problems to systems of equations and modeling real-world situations. The good news is that almost every linear function question comes back to just a few important formulas. Once you understand what … Read more
Have you ever read a sentence that seemed so long you almost forgot how it started? That’s exactly what the SAT is hoping for. One of the most frequently tested grammar rules on the SAT is subject-verb agreement. While the rule itself is simple, the SAT often disguises it by filling sentences with extra words … Read more
Three months may sound like a long time before the SAT. Then suddenly…it’s next week. That’s why having a plan matters. Instead of wondering what to study each day, you can follow a roadmap that keeps you moving forward one step at a time. The good news? You don’t have to spend every waking hour … Read more
As SAT test day gets closer, many parents ask the same question: “What does my child actually need to bring?” The good news is that the list is fairly short. In fact, bringing too much can actually create unnecessary stress. Here’s a simple checklist to help your student walk into the testing room feeling prepared … Read more
If exponents make your brain want to hit the “pause” button, you’re not alone. The good news? The SAT doesn’t expect you to memorize hundreds of exponent tricks. Instead, it relies on a small set of exponent rules that show up over and over again. Once you know these rules, many scary-looking problems suddenly become … Read more
Yoooooooooooo. Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up excited to retake the SAT. But here’s the good news. A retake isn’t a sign that you failed. It’s simply another opportunity to show colleges what you’re actually capable of. Many students improve their scores the second time because they know what to expect and can prepare much … Read more
Howdy! If your child is planning to take the digital SAT, one of the easiest mistakes to make is simply waiting too long to register. Every year, students miss their preferred test date—or even miss the test entirely—because they didn’t realize registration deadlines arrive weeks before the actual exam. Fortunately, avoiding this problem is easy … Read more
Check it out! Apostrophes may be tiny, but they show up on the SAT surprisingly often. And while apostrophe questions can look intimidating, most of them come down to one simple idea: Does something belong to someone? If the answer is yes, you’re probably dealing with a possessive apostrophe. The SAT loves testing this concept … Read more
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