{"id":742,"date":"2023-05-26T18:32:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portfolio.sfdesk.com\/cpt\/?p=742"},"modified":"2023-05-26T18:32:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T18:32:35","slug":"the-sat-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portfolio.sfdesk.com\/cpt\/2023\/05\/26\/the-sat-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"The SAT: An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE SAT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

What is the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The SAT is the most widely used exam\u00a0for college admissions. Using a standardized format, it aims to\u00a0measure and assess a student\u2019s academic readiness for college. In combination with strong grades it is a critical component in the college admissions process.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does Central Park Tutors prepare students for the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Having aced the SAT themselves, our SAT tutors know that mastery of the content, timing, and test-taking skills are what lead to success on exam day. Using official College Board questions, our tutors take students systematically through the material moving from the easiest to the most difficult questions as the student is prepared. To learn timing and develop test-taking stamina, students must take practice tests on their own. Students then review their work with their tutors.<\/span><\/p>\n

How long does it take to study for the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone wants to know, but without knowing a student\u2019s strengths, weaknesses and goals, it\u2019s impossible to answer this question. If you failed algebra and want to go to Harvard, you will have a very different schedule than someone who aced AP calculus and wants to attend their local state university. After a student has taken an SAT practice test and discussed their goals with us, we can then work\u00a0on\u00a0a realistic timetable for studying for the SAT. Remember the SAT is not an easy test and we are tutors, not miracle workers. Hoping to increase your score by a couple of hundred points in a couple of weeks is usually not realistic. Beware of people who promise you otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n

When do most students take the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Most commonly, students take the SAT in the spring of junior year and fall of senior year. Be sure to check on college application deadlines when planning to take the SAT.\u00a0If a student wishes to apply Early Decision or Early Action to any college, the SAT Tests should be taken by October or November of senior year. For regular decision applications, some colleges will accept SAT Test scores through the January testing dates, depending on their application deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is on the SAT?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

There are 3 sections on the SAT:<\/span><\/p>\n