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Study Hard or Study Smart? Common Mistakes When Preparing for the SAT

There's no single perfect method for studying for the SAT, but there are certainly some wrong ways to do it. Here's a look at what you should avoid when you're cramming for the dreaded exam.

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Managing Director, truePrep

5 Important Tools to Support Your Student During SAT Season

SAT prep is almost as stressful for parents as it is for students. This helpful advice can help you as you support them through this busy time.

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English Tutor, TutorNerds

How Much Vocab is Tested on the SAT vs. the ACT?

Not sure whether to take the SAT or the ACT? This look at the vocabulary tested on each will help you decide.

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SAT Expert, Magoosh

Run Toward Failure to Nail Your Standardized Tests

Author and MIT grad Erik Fogg shares his tried and true study tactics for the SAT and other standardized tests.

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Author, How to Crush College

The Last-Ditch Effort to Raise Your SAT Score

Taking the SAT a second time in hopes of improving your score? The folks at Magoosh have some tips and tricks to help you succeed.

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Support Tutor, Magoosh

5 Questions to Ask Your MCAT Tutor

With the level of challenging course work covered, it is no surprise that many people feel the urgent need for extra help when studying for the MCAT. But before working with a tutor, there are several questions you should ask.

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Professional MCAT Tutor; Contributing Writer, Varsity Tutors

Top 5 Myths About the SAT

From thinking the SAT is the be-all-end-all metric of your college application to believing it's your only admission option, here are a few common myths about that venerated (and feared) standardized test.

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Director of SAT Programs, Veritas Prep

5 Common SAT Reading Mistakes You're Likely Making

Students often think the Reading portion of the SAT is the most subjective. If you struggle with this section, you may be looking at it one of these ways.

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Director of SAT Programs, Veritas Prep

3 Tips to Help You Ace the SAT

The SAT (once upon a time known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test) is unique in the experience of those college-bound students that take it. The good news is that there are a few time-tested techniques you can use in preparing for and taking the test.

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Varsity Tutors Contributing Writer

6 Things You're Doing Wrong in SAT Prep, Plus Tips to Fix It

Do you know you may be unintentionally holding yourself back in your SAT prep? Here are six things possibly preventing you from getting your best scores.

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Founder, Prep Expert

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