SAT Hacks & College Admissions

Insights about the SAT, ACT, and College Admissions

All About the New Digital SAT

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 the SAT and ACT   

09-26
08:41

Top Grammar Mistakes in College Admission Essays

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 the SAT and ACT   

06-04
06:19

How To Structure Your College Essay

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     

04-30
09:49

College Supplemental Essays: Why Our College?

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.    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   

11-07
18:37

Can You Delete Your ACT Scores? Bonus: Latest ACT Updates

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   

01-11
05:56

SAT History Double Passages: How to Master Them & an Update on SAT Curves

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.    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     

12-02
31:18

Is ACT Science Hard? Bonus: The Latest News on SAT Curves

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   

06-30
17:51

How I Helped My Student Go from a 27 to a 36 in ACT Reading

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.    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   

09-20
08:13

How My Student Got a 8-7-8 in Three Sessions

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 and World Report on the SAT and ACT   

09-10
13:10

One Thing Students Wished They Did Differently for the August 2018 Test

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   

09-03
06:11

Best SAT Grammar Tips

In this episode, I talk about the common pitfalls students face in the SAT grammar section. I also offer solutions to those problems.    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   

08-19
13:46

Best Hacks for the SAT Essay

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.    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   

08-10
11:04

I Can’t Finish the Reading Section. What Can I Do?

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?    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   

08-04
06:27

What are Some Effective Study Habits?

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.    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   

08-01
14:27

Should I Take the SAT or 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.    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   

07-31
19:14

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