Advice for scoring in the 1500's!

ssn365
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 04:07:09 +0000

I recently saw a comment on Khan Academy by a student wondering if she should get a tutor. I thought my answer may be helpful to anyone interested in this thread so I am posting it here.

“There is no set answer for that question. Some people can pick things up easily while others need more guidance. If you tend to score well (“well” is dependent on your personal goal) on the exercises, quizzes, and practice exams provided by Khan Academy, then that may be enough for you. If not, turn to other resources. If you have faith and confidence in yourself and are self-motivated, try getting a review book (good list here: http://blog.prepscholar.com/best-sat-prep-books). Work with the books that concern your weak-points, and make sure to actively read the books and study effectively (not passively). If you feel you need a guide who can help you learn how to take the test and really pinpoint your weaknesses, then get a tutor or join some institution. If you are getting a tutor, though, make sure you get one who is experienced (this is almost impossible, unfortunately, due to the remake of the whole exam).”