SAT
SAT
The SAT is a 3 hour 50 min exam with four sections: reading, writing, math (no calculator), math (calculator). The scoring ranges from 400 to 1600 with no penalty for wrong answers. There is also an optional essay whichis only available in states where it’s required as part of SAT School Day administrations.
I got a 1550 on the SAT and completely self-studied. I only used two things. I used the Khan Academy SAT prep which gives you practice questions and customizes those questions based on your strengths and weaknesses. It's very helpful in working on specific skills and focusing on sections. You can also link it to your Collegeboard account and it'll take data from your past tests if you've taken them before. I also got a SAT book by Collegeboard from Amazon. I used this book for the 8 practice tests included which allowed me to simulate the SAT (as the one I took was on paper). With the new online SAT coming out, this may not be relevant much longer depending on when you taking the SAT.
Find more information through the tutoring page on my website.
Link to my Recommended Sat Book (while it says its the 2020 edition, the contents are still completely relevant): https://www.amazon.com/Official-SAT-Study-Guide-2020/dp/1457312190/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=sat+prep&qid=1617077111&sr=8-6
Here is a printable SAT answer sheet: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-practice-answer-sheet.pdf
Here is the link to the online practice tests: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
Here's a link to the Khan Academy SAT prep: https://www.khanacademy.org/SAT
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools have gone test-optional, no longer requiring standardized tests like the SAT/ACT. However, it still doesn't hurt to take this exam, with some schools becoming test required again. If you score well on it, you'll get a boost to your college application. If you don't score well on it, just don't submit your score (if the school doesn't require it). Note that some highly competitive schools like MIT still require the SAT/ACT, so if you're looking to apply to those kind of schools I would still highly recommend taking the SAT/ACT.