Improve Your SAT Score by 300+ Points | How To Get Perfect on the SAT & ACT (2019)

[@jadeward4429]

I swear all these sat videos are them saying “I was really sad I got a 1300 taking my sat the first time as practice” like what omg I am so dumb

[@jthomcres]

I'm well beyond high school now, but one thing I recall my SAT tutor telling me that made a HUGE difference: it doesn't test your knowledge - it tests your ability to reason. With the exception of a few very basic math concepts they expect you to know (area of a circle, that kind of thing), each question is trying to determine your ability to apply "common sense" to the limited information given. I remember struggling to get 1050-1100 until I understood this. My actual score was something like 1470 (on the 1600 scale) and 2180 (with the essay portion included, not sure if they do that anymore).

[@alessandraannamarielopez8767]

I know lmao. 1200 is my dream score but most of the people complaing about a 1300 are probably aspiring for a harder career path/college where a high sat /act is needed in order to get accepted.

[@BR-sm2rw]

Bro mine is so fucking low i want to cry, and im trying to retake it after graduating to be able to go to college. A 1300 would be the most beautiful thing for me rn.

[@flynnthetrashbin836]

@@BR-sm2rw Same I'm taking my SAT this August so I can hopefully get a high score cause I can't afford college with the SAT I have right now best wishes dude.

[@BR-sm2rw]

@@flynnthetrashbin836 i hope you make it where you want to be man, good luck.

[@abigail5253]

You were bummed bc you got 1300, fam I got 1020 pls help

[@djs3343]

1010 here, I can't get into Drexel yo

[@pieisawesome9841]

1010 😐

[@PrecisionCSGO]

PIE IS AWESOME 960 🤣

[@rubynoboa2074]

same

[@johnny3980]

1040 :/ im retaking it two more times, Oct 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ParthPatel-lc7eq]

Who's here for Oct 6 SAT 😭😭

[@johsiahjustin2955]

☝

[@mdshajidulislam3661]

rip man i have a 1390 tryna get a 1500 :((

[@cosmasmulenga9625]

me too!

[@kushg683]

aye

[@tianzexia2118]

me

[@hernatundag601]

Just a tip: TAKE THE OCTOBER SAT!!(my teacher who used to work for collegeboard 10+ years said that they make the october tests much easier since it’a near the college application season)

[@annasmityukh4965]

An easier test doesn’t mean a higher score. I took the June 2018 SAT and since it was one of the easiest tests in the last couple of years they curved it so much that people got much lower scores. A lot of people took the test and got more questions right than the first time they took it, but their score was actually lower. So basically it doesn’t really matter WHEN you take the SAT as long as you study a lot and go in confident

[@hernatundag601]

You are absolutely right, it depends on the individual if they study or not.

[@hernatundag601]

Yes! If you prepare and study for it, it's going to be a breeze :)

[@promistansloona4812]

They fluntuate the test scores based on the difficulty, so it really doesn't matter.

[@Tamodog26]

Easier tests are worse though. Every incorrect answer takes off more points and results in lower scores even though you’ll get more questions right.

[@EmmaFerrandino]

Followed this advice and got a 34 on my ACT this is for real

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Nice job! :) Thanks for watching Emma!

[@strangelight159]

Where did you get into?

[@hiramgindi8655]

Damn, I got a 33

[@noddlexxx9161]

Strange Light I use the blue book and got 1540 and a 11th gpa of 4.5 and then I got a full ride scholarship to UCSD

[@emmaf2928]

Strange Light Princeton and Northwestern

[@rain2036]

Who’s here for March 9, 2019 😭😭😭

[@nottelling4548]

I am lol

[@farouku5334]

I am😩😩😩😩

[@im_chaotic_890]

same...im about to die

[@rayannadilworth5209]

I am AND that day is my birthday🤦🏽‍♀️💀💀

[@hellozekehere4410]

Same! and the worst thing is im the worst at math

[@Olivia-mz3bv]

I'm a senior this year and I really wish I had found this video before I had taken the SAT and applied to colleges. I feel like teachers and other school staff don't stress enough how important this test really is and they also don't really give you any resources or advice for the test. At least from my experience

[@jthomcres]

Man, school's definitely changed over the years. I graduated back in 07, and our teachers HAMMERED this into us. I actually got a tutor for it and that was pretty common. We also happened to be the trial year for the asscrap essay section, which meant we had to take the thing twice: once for the classic math/reading 1600-scale, and once for the math/reading/writing 2400-scale. At least we got to pick the one we wanted to send off to colleges.

[@daisy9509]

Who's studying for SAT on August 25th 2018?! So stressful😱

[@lydiaadjei4080]

My daughter,I hope she scores high and doesn't have to do it again.Good luck on August 25th

[@claramartinez6365]

I am, I’m using khan academy and an official SAT book from college board. I’m studying an hour in the morning, an hour in the evening, and an hour in the night. The same for the ACT.

[@sofinotlance777]

I'm literally shaking over it.

[@mayarise4242]

meeee

[@kd1469]

Me

[@gahandhigs124]

Dear Greg, This KZbin video is the reason that I'm routinely getting perfect or near perfect scores on my SAT. Compare this 3 months ago when I first received a 1390, I would say that you've changed my life for the better. It is my deepest pleasure to owe my success to this video and you especially.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Glad to help out, Gahandhi! Remember that the advice I give is only useful to those who work hard to implement it and study a lot, so I don't think I can take full credit-- you earned it. Hope the college application process goes smoothly for you!

[@erectopotomus7799]

Gahandhi Gs did u get it?

[@kellykim3684]

I can see why you’re at the top ranked private university

[@CollegeAdvisor]

That means a lot, thank you :)

[@reikmitsuha1665]

I’m about to be a senior and just found this video😭😭😭. Why teachers don’t make this seem important? This is really stressful, and as English is not the first language I spoke I have to work twice as hard. Also, my grades are average, and trust when I say average I mean AVERAGE. Got a 860 the first time I took the SAT, I’m at least trying to reach the 1000 mark to go to a good college. I don’t aim for the major leagues, but I’ll see if the find something interesting in me. I don’t lose anything. Anyways, thanks for the video. It was really helpful!

[@biasampaio2637]

I get you, english isn't my first language 2

[@quynhhoang2193]

Reik Mitsuha did u take the ACT??

[@sophiyan3254]

Sameee, I just came to US 3 years ago, and got on psat 780😢

[@someperson5137]

Man, I'm taking it in August. I scored 1440 o my second SAT practice test, but this little seventh grader at my school got 1520 on the actual test with little preparation. Not to mention he's really good at math and science competitions

[@jthomcres]

The majority is logic, but to be honest, if you can score at least 1400 on the 1600-scale, then you're in the running for a perfect score. At that point, you have the test down pat, and it's more centered around sheer luck than anything else. This is coming from a dude who's been running an SAT course for many years now (not me). I asked him if he had ever gotten a perfect score in the dozens or hundreds of times he had taken it - he had not. One of my best friends did, perfect 2400 (back when the essay was a separate, third section) on his first try. Asshole, lol.

[@nicolecampbell7343]

I did all of my studying myself, and I used Khan Academy and was able to improve up to a 1490. Khan Academy took my PSAT score and worked with Collegeboard to take what questions I was missing and give me sets of those types of problems. Khan Academy gave me options to set up my own study schedules, and I took multiple practice tests on my own on weekends before the SAT. I probably should have taken more than one SAT, but in one shot I got a 1490 with no tutor and just Khan Academy. Great resource if your parents aren’t willing to get a tutor!!

[@vanessaliu648]

currently watching this 6 days before my test

[@nathere6440]

Same!

[@timothyw7402]

December 1st squad hahaha

[@janetteaguilar6265]

Night before 🙃

[@benjamin8176]

Janette Aguilar same

[@kaylaedwards7796]

2 weeks

[@harryhwang9353]

Completely agree about the Black Book. It's a GAME CHANGER

[@cl03cl]

You get straight to the point, very well said. I can see why Princeton wanted you. You sure are a unique person.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Means a lot! Thanks so much

[@neyssa6632]

I want to and need to study for the SAT so bad, but I’m literally drowning in school work.

[@Jess._.peachy]

Neyssa RIVIERE Get a book online also sign up with Kahn academy. If you have already taken the test add your scores in Khan academy it will tell you what you need help on. Also 90% of the math is data and analysis, heart of algebra and passport to advanced math focus on studying for those first. I’m trying to bring up my math score so that’s what I’m doing. But with reading writing cancel out two answers and pick the best. Also on the grammar/writing portion you shouldn’t answer “none of the above” more than 6 times thats what I was told by my tutor is best. Good luck! P.s. last time I used these tips I raised my score by 50 points

[@neyssa6632]

Jessica Long thank you so so much!!!!

[@jthomcres]

@@neyssa6632 One more tip: I don't think "literally" means what you think it means. Lol, sorry, the snark sometimes escapes whether I want it to or not. I hope you did well.

[@jeraldyuan8470]

This is probably the most helpful thing ever.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

That means a lot :) next week I'll be posting a new video, get ready!

[@jeraldyuan8470]

Greg Smith, I was wondering if you scored higher on math or english the first time you took it. Im fine for math, but I cant seem to raise my score in english at all.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

I was the same way. For English, like I said in the video, Mike Barrett's 'black book' is a MUST read (link in description). The English section seems like it can be subjective at times, but Mike says that because the test is standardized and the College Board could get sued for subjective answers, there is ALWAYS an objectively true answer, and he has lots of practice questions that get you into this 'objective' mindset. First time I scored 690 on the reading section, second time I bumped that up to 740 using his book!

[@SuperChickenStalker]

Step One: Don’t take the June 2nd SAT

[@alexamancini7323]

Alexander Marcopolus I took it and ended up doing sooo badly on it, idk why.

[@Gina-gi3ip]

I also took the June SAT but got a kinda good score. Apparently the curve for equalizing the test made people's score lower than it should be. The questions were easier than previous SATs so every wrong answer had more weight than usual. On a previous SAT a girl got 26 questions wrong and got a 1400 but on the June SAT she got 16 wrong and got a lower score of 1350.

[@alexamancini7323]

Gina ohhh that makes so much more sense! Thanks for clearing that up!!

[@veyda3087]

IM SO BITTER ABOUT IT cus I got an decent score that ik could’ve been way better rip

[@phantombunny7552]

Veyda // Same here ):

[@honganhlenguyen18]

One of the most useful videos I’ve ever seen and actually I’ve learned a lot just listening to your advices. Those advices are much more useful than a SAT prep class that I took

[@danyalshaikh1478]

Who’s here day before the March 9th SAT

[@Nathan_Johnson7723]

Yuh

[@ashleyperez3756]

How’d it go for you guys?

[@danyalshaikh1478]

It was meh

[@badassowais3970]

Ace Mom I think I did good

[@e.t.gohome8042]

I got a 1060 on PSAT in 10th grade (this was around average at our school for some reason). I studied over the next summer and got a 1220 on the practice SAT book. I will be taking it again this August and PSAT in October and sometime again later the school year. Please wish me luck and thank you for the video!

[@karanparihar8623]

Greg, you a queen.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

the* queen

[@ana.medina]

girl I got a 1060 💀 retaking June 1st here we go

[@DomainAspect]

How did it go?

[@kal-muzel875]

Hope it went well, I'm going to retake mine on October 5th

[@jacquesboudreau7803]

I wish I could get a 1320

[@gisselgomez2649]

Jacques Boudreau me too 😭😭😭

[@saint7536]

Don’t we alll

[@brunetteg3877]

Me tooo😭💔

[@MeMe-po1ze]

I got a 1280, but I wish I have a 1330+ lol

[@finallyafinale6203]

Bruh i got 890 :(

[@heyimjohnlololol]

That was literally THE MOST helpful sat video I've ever seen, thanks so much for all the really smart tips

[@jaquelynborcea3630]

Going to try this out and hope I can improve my SAT score. These videos are really helpful! The fact that you are putting out free valuable information towards getting into college is AMAZING!

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Thanks for your support! Hoping to get a new video out but it's difficult to access KZbin here in Beijing :)

[@moonpulse3151]

I wish I had found this before my Sophomore year. Now that Covid is here, my SAT test date for Junior year got moved to Senior year. There was so much I could have learned if only I had time.

[@carolinehao9988]

Taking the sat in two months.. binging all your vids

[@juhorasa8617]

Great content Greg! I'm applying to the U.S. this fall and all your tips help a great deal.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Glad to hear it!

[@CollegeAdvisor]

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[@ENTJ616]

you talk awkwardly. i was hoping if you can post videos on the best way to read the sat passage

[@nohamohammad8279]

1570 on sat jk lmao im gonna fail

[@sarasamir2897]

اضربو البت دي😂😂😂

[@nohamohammad8279]

@@sarasamir2897 فيه ايه يا جماعة😂😂

[@henalpatel5621]

😂😂same

[@AhmedKhaled-ot7wr]

انا جبت 1000 ومش عارف ازيد وامتحاني كمان ٩ ايام اعمل ايه حد يقولي

[@shrutiroy2938]

How did u do?

[@MsROCKANDROLLING]

Literally just purchased the Black Book and Barron's SAT book after watching this. I have three weeks to prepare but you gave me the confidence! Thank you SO MUCH LOL

[@Ruby-nx2sf]

How did it go?

[@prathamvankar2401]

Took both practice tests and realized the ACT is better for me

[@peachybts]

I’m taking my first SAT general test March 9, I’m getting like 800 :’)

[@ajo9016]

GOOD LUCK FOR ANYONE TAKING IT TOMORROW 💙

[@christopherlemus3530]

Thanks for the advice! I've been planning on studying for the SAT using the college board prep-book, but just haven't got around to it. This video has motivated me to begin prepping to secure a good score. Once again, thanks:)

[@princediop8190]

Loopy 97 I'd recommend using the Khan academy SAT prep.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

^ What he said. Forgot to mention it in the video but it's free and uses College Board materials

[@PhoenixBlaze153]

1540 SAT 20 ACT... I just don’t care anymore

[@jenniferrsn]

Matthew nooo keep at it.

[@bfarr9]

Just send in your SAT & do Subject Tests The ACT isn’t usually required in addition to the SAT

[@robertsandeen7626]

Most colleges just want one....

[@InfiniteAura]

Don’t feel bad but the ACT is much harder

[@shaikhhassan7668]

35 ACT 1420 SAT...

[@shrek4972]

Who else got lower than 950 on SAT 😤🤨

[@NameisU]

I'm getting by default 1000 on the october 6 SAT because of the perfect math section...

[@nathanfowler9664]

Death Striker Don’t take this the wrong way, but you might want to consider a trade school. College is not for a everyone and it’s very overrated and expensive unless you plan on being a doctor or lawyer, engineer, etc. the time and money spent on college could be utilized by earning while you’re learning a trade. For example you could learn welding, within four years out of high school you could be earning $50-100 an hour with more work than you can handle. You’d have no college loans, have a skill for life that you can get a job anywhere in the world and likely be earning more than your friends who go the college route. Or start your own business now while you’re young.

[@xpieerd]

I got a damn 970 on the practice test so like lol fuck me and being a nurse because I can’t even finish the whole damn test so next Saturday I’m sure I’ll cry and score low. 🙂

[@delicia6712]

@@xpieerd I got a 1000 on a practice test lower than my SAT from last year

[@gabrielatumani5074]

Gabriel Aponte Oh my God me too!! I took the October 6th SAT and math totally screwed me oveeeeer!

[@pokerstarspro129]

Thanks for the great video man! Been waiting for you to upload for a while!

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Thank you

[@eli6882]

It’s sad that a popular music video will reach 8 million views but something as helpful as this that could really help someone’s future doesn’t.

[@jthomcres]

To be fair, KZbin isn't the first, or even second, outlet most people would consult for SAT advice.

[@sanvib4698]

Great video! Your last two videos also were super helpful. Can you make more videos on how to prioritize your extracurriculars and how to study effectively to get into a good college?

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Absolutely! I believe my next video will be on getting summer internships while in high school-- a big extracurricular that many applicants don't have. Stay tuned!

[@sitanhuang9402]

Just got perfect 800 on math and 590 on reading(no hyperbole) Mom's right: gotta start reading books

[@Showtube887]

What were the math questions mostly about

[@DomainAspect]

Reading isn’t always beneficial

[@jthomcres]

Lol, sounds like me back before I knew how the reading questions worked. They're different from math, but there's a pattern to them all the same.

[@bosnianvibe]

Great Video! I really appricate you taking your time helping me this is Great!

[@i_am_cq8139]

I just took my first SAT and got an 1190 on it with no prep at all... I am taking another one August 26th and just purchased some of your recommended books. I will let you know what my new score is after watching this video. Thanks for the great tips, Greg!

[@juliansoni2439]

what was your score?

[@l3ftie578]

lmao who tf else is watching this shit the night before their test (August 25, 2018)

[@isun7995]

Me!

[@MeMe-po1ze]

Mine is August 24th, 2019 lol

[@elyserho3287]

I’m flatlining at 1460 rn thank you so much I needed your help

[@isabelamoore337]

My teachers have been making us do this with our regular tests and I always got bored because it can be a lot of work but knowing that it actually helps, I’m gonna get my practice test to go through it so I can prepare for my ACT in the fall

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Sounds good Isabela :)

[@joewhite7406]

I used less then one month to improve my sat scores over 300points, I took the one in November 2018 and had a 750 😭 but I never gave up was studying alot and praying as well I took the December 2018 one and had a 1170 (600 in English, 570 in maths) it possible you can do it as well in all I have taken the sat 4time. With God and studying everything is possible 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.

[@marleniresendiz7962]

Joe white wow this is super motivating! Makes me feel like I still have a chance! God bless you!

[@jordanfirebomb4950]

I am really glad art school is not reliant on those because I didn't try cause of mentality at the time and got a 970. I deserved it. Thank God I at least tried my best at getting honor roll

[@Eocu466]

I got a 1120 :)

[@jakestephano3145]

Oof

[@maroonhorizon1693]

Jake stephano omg ur so mean 🤧😭😂

[@ghostkiller5500]

I got the exact same thing!

[@neyssa6632]

A lot of people see that as a bad score, but honestly if I could get that score I’d be so happy.

[@NACM]

odd flex but okay

[@hwanglang2927]

I completely agree that you should look at both tests to see which one suits you more. I took the SAT and my score was a 1400. I decided to opt for the ACT instead and scored a 34.

[@Clash-ve4sh]

May 4, 2019 gang?

[@videovirusprocessingbyyout5148]

My SAT exam is on March 2019 but I am trying to start studying early. It is also ironic that I also want to attend Princeton in 2020.

[@Abdullah-hs9ww]

March squad

[@Abdullah-hs9ww]

I still have 3 months of prep left so im feeling really confident, i still have 1 issue though, I can't balance between studying Math, writing and reading

[@ethanwild3301]

*Sooo why exactly should I take a college entrance exam way before I need to???* something about extra curricular activities.

[@staceysavchenko2788]

I actually also studied the same way. By going though the process of correcting your mistakes and figuring why you made them.

[@keepcalmandloveblue]

I’ve been studying for the SAT for so long but my score just isn’t improving the way I wanted it to. This video gave me the push to try taking the ACT instead and I think it’s a much better fit for me

[@TechFactsandCS]

I'm gonna take those test next year but I'm scared so much. Because English is my second language. I'm from Bangladesh which is close to india. I just got here last year. I don't know good English. I have big dream but I couldn't reach it.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

You can do it. It'll certainly be harder for you, with English being your second language, but I seriously respect that and I wish you all the luck in the world!

[@TechFactsandCS]

Greg Smith thank you so much.

[@leslielegoff522]

If you truly set your mind to it and you sincerely want to learn and you work hard you can do it!!!

[@TechFactsandCS]

Leslie LeGoff thanks for inspire me.

[@nikpaul6280]

Madhuri Kar I totally believe in you! Some of the greatest minds are from your locale. All you need is some hard work, and you will ace it. Get that dream, you can TOTALLY reach it. Sincerely, Another student who's cramming for the SAT right now

[@AbdullahKhan-mn3kg]

Helpful advice I really needed it thanks

[@TSkye-ij1dy]

Honey. Hunee. I have a 1030 on the psat and am currently not thriving. This boi said "I was pretty bummed to see that I got a 1300." Ugh. Lemme get my 1:49 am on a school night self to bed.

[@sindi55]

Thanks for this man I love you

[@CollegeAdvisor]

No prob! Hope you test well :)

[@androidauth6174]

I’m a senior taking my first sat on August 25th I plan on taking it again in October

[@juliolara6364]

Watching this 12 hours before my test

[@abby4k884]

Watching this as am about to take the SAT tmrm

[@NowshowingClutchxGaming]

OMG I WAS SO HAPPY WHEN HE SAID ERICA MELTIZER I BOUGHT THE CRITICAL READER AND THE GUIDE TO GRAMMAR

[@coltonfelmar7307]

Just ordered your book recommendations from Amazon. Thank you.

[@alexbindi135]

Looking at one of your past videos, I want to try to achieve good grades, but I also want some free time. I feel like I get worse grades then my friends who study less, and who pay less attention in class. How do I balance leisure time and school?

[@CollegeAdvisor]

You should check out my other video, "How To Get a 4.0 GPA in High School." In that video, I discuss the difference between working smart and working hard-- working smart is the answer to your question!

[@daniellelenor9373]

Study less but smart

[@jthomcres]

@@CollegeAdvisor

[@mahmoud083]

Thanks for the tips.

[@alexbenitez2651]

Thanks for the motivation 🙏🙏

[@carart4fun174]

Bro..... Gregg.. your first SAT score is not so bad..... I got a 750.. Its pathetic and embarrassing... its so bad... I let myself down because of it, but watching people do better, Im motivated to keep on studying.

[@katkms]

Me when he’s talking in the beginning: “shut up and tell me how to get that 16000”

[@Dodo-xn5qg]

This is literally an ad for crimson

[@CollegeAdvisor]

This channel is sponsored by Crimson, and I do talk about their services, but if you watch past the "ad," I admit that many people cannot afford / do not want to pay for tutoring, and give tips on how I self-studied for the SAT. You should revisit this section of the video, I think you would find it helpful! :)

[@SaladBarzFilms]

Bro that's crazy. We literally recommend the SAME tips in our SAT video! Everyone should check it out!!

[@jthomcres]

Unabashed poaching, tsk tsk.

[@LightningPEye]

NOVEMBER 3 NIGGAS WHERE YOU AT!!!!!

[@sanviseth123]

hereee nigga lmao

[@dionysus8614]

yall i got 1150 and the minimum score required for unis in my country is ~1250 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@matthewholt6932]

I score 1420 to 1550 online at khan academy but only scores 1100 + - 100 on the real the test. Any suggestions on how to get the score I get at home?

[@pallakgarg5572]

I scored 1250 on my first sat practice test at khan academy. Is it good??

[@btsisthedeathofme2933]

It's pretty decent. I think that's average. Depends on what college you want yo go to. I think 1400 and above is really good!

[@gabrielatumani5074]

Pallak Garg If you are not applying to Ivy Leagues like me, its awesome! I really wanna score 1200+ on the december 1st SAT

[@AAA-vf2qr]

Thats good! My initial score was an 1170 and with a lot of hard work over months of effort I brought it up to a 1530 with an 800 on math.

[@timothyw7402]

Obito did you do it all yourself?

[@AAA-vf2qr]

@@timothyw7402 Yeah but I used a ton of books and websites and studied on and off for around 9-10 months

[@morgank8453]

Will definitely be taking this advice. Recently got my June SAT scores back and I got at 1250 and I am BUMMED

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Don't give up. Most schools, including Princeton, only care about your highest score-- even those that require you send all of your scores, really only care about your highest one. You got it!

[@rachelezeamaka1333]

I feel but the SAT June test wasn't scored accurately

[@matthewyescas2488]

Rachel Ezeamaka true

[@tjhegedus4582]

Morgan k When the test was scored the college board noticed how well everyone did and put a huge curve on it. So typically if you miss one question on math, for example, you get 800 still. The curve was so huge that getting one wrong gave you a 770 instead. Basically, the test was easier than usual, so they graded harder. This was only for the June SAT though. And this is just from what I've heard. Hopefully this comment helped:)

[@SomethingToThinkAbout2002]

Which grade are you going to?

[@nikplaysgames4734]

I got a 1540 on my SAT in November (800 Math, 740 R/W), and I just wanna add some perspective to the honestly kinda bs opening No matter what your SAT score is, colleges are gonna spam your email begging you to go to their school, it is the way it is. You may get scholarship offerings, but it will be from lower tier schools that won't give as good of an education, have less infrastructure, and probably wouldn't be worth your time. The reason they are giving scholarship offerings is because they want you, since you are much smarter than the average student their, and students like you would make them look better. Also, a perfect SAT won't get you into your dream college. If you are going for a really good school (like a top 40 for example), they won't accept you over a 1600. You need good grades, good EC's and good essays on top of that score. It is only one aspect to your admissions. If you are on the edge, a good score might be the difference maker, but overall as long as your score is decent, a 1600 won't make or break your application Also, half the schools are test optional now lol

[@kinototem3550]

Now a senior rly wish I knew this

[@Sophia-zj2li]

So ummmmm I took the SAT during my freshman year and got a 1010 then I took the PSAT during my junior year and got a 1090............ So what should I do to study because I need to raise my score by 200+ and also English is not my first language at all...........NEED SERIOUS HELP

[@tiffanymason7805]

Sophie Wang ouchhhhh I’m 13 and got a 1090... Just study!! And khan academy is really helpful as well...

[@jthomcres]

@@tiffanymason7805 SAT scores don't change dramatically based on knowledge accrued in high school, but rather based on knowledge of the test and its subtleties. Studying for it is relatively impractical, but PRACTICING for it, especially alongside instruction like that found in this video, is essential.

[@copelandhd722]

Is Barrons SAT a good book, like I'm shit at Maths.

[@tanishreviewsfilm2223]

Do Khan Academy practice tests work?

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Yes! Khan Academy is a fantastic, free resource. Shame I forgot to mention it in the video, thanks for your comment!

[@tanishreviewsfilm2223]

Greg Smith Great! Thanks for all these tips. Your videos really helped me a lot.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Absolutely! So glad I could help out.

[@karbon9703]

No, Khan Academy is great for learning the material that shows up on the SAT. Their SAT training program is not good though. The reason why is because it is sponsored by CollegeBoard who oversees the material KhanAcademy can teach in that program and how it’s taught. They want him to teach it the way their book teaches, which is basically “No, this answer is wrong because it’s wrong, and we won’t tell you why.” - Before KA linked up with CollegeBoard, KA would teach you little tricks on how to increase your score, usually tricks that only wealthy people can afford to learn because they hire expensive SAT prep tutors (which is why wealthy students score much higher).

[@tanishreviewsfilm2223]

Bradley Eversley Well, it does give an explanation after answering every question. But you are right. I don't see any tricks on there. I don't know if there were any before on KA

[@batyratayew2715]

Who’s here for May 4, 2019 ))))))

[@montserrattaveras9222]

I did something stupid and I need a little help to solve this problem. I entered crimson education, but after I re-read the paragraph in which you explain it I noticed that we need to pay certain fee which I can't afford. I don't know how to cancel my account. May you help me please??

[@sosigking6358]

I got a PSAT of 1200 without any studying, I must get at least 1400 to pursue my dream job. I am cannot afford to buy anything due to lack of clearance, but do wish to ask whether reaources like library Princeton Review books/ Kaplan Prep books and online resources like Kahn Academy are good substitutes. I want to know if anything like said sources also exist and you would recommend. (My English is garbage, forgive me).

[@niharikapatibandla9183]

do you think black book is going to improve my reading?

[@FeFiFoeThumb]

Anyone here for March 9 2019😅?

[@themariomine3420]

whose here for March 27,2020 PSAT!

[@fakayhahasan6419]

he is the intelligent version of Greg from "me earl and the dying girl"

[@AK-hq5ib]

What is the math book you recommend for the ACT? If there is one.

[@kevincaotong]

Hey Greg! You just got a new subscriber!!! Also, I want some help/advice on the SAT (or some type of guidance). I'm at that stage between Sophomore and Junior year, and my SAT is scheduled for August. I know I'll get an 800 in math, but I need some advice to strengthen my reading and grammar skills (without the books). I'm currently getting around a 1550 on practice SAT tests from collegeboard, but want to improve to around 1580 so I have some extra room in case I don't do as well on the actual test. Personally, I'm a pretty quick reader, and will have around 15 minutes to spare after the reading section, but I don't know what's a good method for checking my work. I want to check all 52 questions in case there's one I make a stupid mistake on, but I just don't have the time to go in-depth checking on all 52 questions. My other idea is to just spend more time on the problems so that I don't make a mistake, but there's always those 3-5 problems that leave you stuck between two choices. What do I do when this happens? Lastly, I'm taking the SAT with essay, but I've never practiced the essay before. I've seen the prompts and the basic idea of the essay, as well as some perfect essays. It seems easy enough, but I don't really know what score I'd get. I'm not that good at essay writing, but I'm sure I'd be able to formulate a strong argument and thesis in the time given, but my language and word choice would likely be quite dull. How many points would you suspect I would get? (I'm guessing 7 on argument, 6 on reading, and 5 on writing?).

[@diamondtheatregroupofnc3676]

Marketing for the SAT company.

[@Grace22110]

Im taking the SAT on June 5th! Wish me luck. I took my first SAT practice test and got 1120. Gotta study more

[@user-nq2jq2sn2v]

how’d it go?

[@Grace22110]

@@user-nq2jq2sn2v I got an 1150. I think I honestly burned myself out. I did 7 practice tests on top of my 2+ hours of studying everyday. As well as my Rutgers medical exam(im a student at a technical highschool, and im in allied medical). Im not sure if im gonna take it again or not yet. But ik next time I do, I wont do that much studying again. Its pointless and it got to the point where i couldn't focus.

[@davidbui4845]

I have the SAT Princeton Review 2016 Edition booklet , which I got it 2 years ago. I don't know if this book is still helpful, because it is not the recent edition.

[@theameya]

Thanks for the advice...can you pls tell me how to start and how to plan all that cuz maybe im gonna face it in 2 or 3 months....can u tell me are 2 or 3 months enough for perfect score? Can you recommend me some basics books to start as a beginner first

[@burgerman8308]

Is it possible to get into a more prestigious college with a high SAT score but a low GPA? I'm banking on getting a 1470 min on my SAT next month (i'm a junior), but i've slacked off a lot in school and my weighted GPA is only a 3.8. I'm hoping to raise my GPA to a 4.0 though by the end of the semester.

[@mempi9514]

Feeling anxious, I’m taking the sat on may 4th,2019. But idk if I’ll get a good result🙃

[@pranaykumar6791]

Elisa Pan same bro, just keep looking over the questions u got wrong and understanding it. I’m doing the same thing.

[@Clash-ve4sh]

Elisa Pan same i took it back in november and got a 1030 i need a 1300 atleast

[@LejunglerenardThejunglefox]

No Offense Bro since I Automatically have respect for Ivy League Students and I know you were born in a advantageous family and community. But You got a silver spoon that a person like me from a monoparentale Family That makes less than 30K per year like me has. These Private Tutors That you were determined to get despite your parents telling you otherwise shows how economically privileged you are that these video only really applies to well off financially kids who can drop money on tutors like that easily. Thank you for the other tips, but you pissed me off with that one because you know it was probably rare for less fortunate kids to get tutors thus hints why we found your video.

[@CollegeAdvisor]

Hey man, thanks for your comment. You're right, I come from a rather privileged community and sometimes I don't highlight that enough in my videos. The fact that I was given better college guidance counselors, teachers, etc. is in fact one of my primary motivations for starting this channel-- to "balance the playing field," aka give out free information on college admissions that most guidance counselors don't want on the Internet. But, another motivation, is money... that's how the world works. Princeton works me hard, and it's hard to find the time, let alone the motivation to put these videos out. So having Crimson sponsor the video helps me out financially. But, you'll notice that right after I talk about Princeton, I give a roadmap for students self-studying for the SAT, which is what I did to prepare for the test. Whether you can afford Crimson or not, my goal is to give you guys insights about college admissions that people in my position usually don't. I'm sorry about the ad, I hope you revisit my channel and can benefit from the information I provide. Best of luck to you! - Greg

[@ti84satact12]

Lieutenant, I went to Harvard several years ago and, like you, my parents didn't make very much money. I've created a few calculator programs for students like you to help you on the SAT. Take a look at my channel and programs. Good luck.

[@garnet4945]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Your constructive criticism is perfect.

[@asimami3061]

How to register for the SAT and what if the SAT exam is not available in your country or region