INSANE SAT SCORE INCREASE IN 2 WEEKS

[@kevinharned4253]

I watched this video, bought all the stuff you linked, and went from a 1300 to 1510 deadass with the exact same split as you (780 math 730 reading writing). Thanks for the video

[@emmettfunston]

That's insane dude! Good stuff and no problem

[@phil5984]

Did you take the digital sat?

[@kevinharned4253]

Nah I did the paper SAT in November@@phil5984

[@Goonfn99]

Digital or paper

[@BasantShahin-o1f]

u took the digital ?

[@Dspace-tk6my]

*Just got my SAT score back two days ago. 1560 (English 770 math 790). l'm ecstatic. First and last time.*

[@Dspace-tk6my]

SAT Exams won’t bother you or be your problem if you work with someone like Mrs Elleigh P. She’s God sent, saved me from taking SAT a second time

[@williammackaness88]

I heard she works with the college board but has been helping students ace results like mine for years now

[@Dspace-tk6my]

Yes you’re right that’s her .

[@Dspace-tk6my]

She is always active on Whats-App

[@Dspace-tk6my]

Please tell her I refereed you

[@userdlflknf2lkn5]

Dude I started with a 1410 just got a 1350 very mad rn. Wish me luck about to start the two week grind.

[@emmettfunston]

Good luck! I was the same way, don't worry. It is totally doable.

[@DecimusCaesar]

Update?

[@zacharyrg25]

Don't usually comment on anything, but I watched this video a couple months ago and bought everything linked except for the SAT Grammar book and the Practice SAT book. I took the DSAT on November 2nd and just got my score back today: 1510 (760 reading writing and 750 math). Pretty happy rn since my previous score was a 1280. Btw, I also studied for this test within a two-week time frame, great vid!

[@ta-ng4rv]

Congrats! How did you understand standard English conventions and quantitative evidence? I can’t seem to understand after even watching khan academy’s lesson 😭

[@Lololplpopooo]

Wait so is it possible for me to increase my score it’s currently 1190 I’m taking the December I’m aiming for 1510

[@zacharyrg25]

@@ta-ng4rv tbh, I think the best way to develop your understanding of English conventions after reading up on them is just to rep out a ton of English convention questions. Also for quantitative evidence, a strat I learned from Erica Metzler's book is to read the passage and the answer choices without looking at the graph at all. A lot of times most of the answer choices don't even correlate with what the question is asking for at all and are meant to distract you with big, complicated words. Obv, if the answer needs something related to the graph, then at that point you'd look at the graph after reading the passage and answers. But at the end of the day, I think the biggest reason I saw improvement in my English score was just cause I did a ton of English questions on Khan Academy.

[@zacharyrg25]

@@Lololplpopooo bro it definitely is possible. As someone whose very first SAT score was an 1180, I was legitimately terrified cause I'd hear people say that you need months of study to even get a 1400+. But honestly, what I've learned from this previous test, is that that is not true at all! All it takes is consistent study and the utilization of the right resources, and you can absolutely excel at the SAT despite what your previous scores are. Good luck on the December one man, you got this!

[@zacharyrg25]

@@ta-ng4rv tbh I think the biggest reason I saw such a big leap in my English score is cause I just repped out a ton of English questions on Khan Academy. You can only read up on stuff so much, I feel like there's a certain point where you just gotta start doing like actual questions, and learning through trial and error. Also for quantitative evidence, a strat I learned from Erica Metzler's book is that you should read the passage and answers first. A lot of times, most of the answer choices won't even correlate with what the question is asking at all and are meant to distract you with big words. Obv, if the answers require something from the graph then at that point you'd read the graph. Good luck studying!

[@vaybedumb]

i have 2 weeks to get my paper SAT score up from a 1360 to a 1500+ (took the test in may digitally but i haven't been studying like AT ALL and my last attempt is the paper test november) so now i'm SPAMMING these videos 😭😭 i'm only worried about math tho because i got a 730 reading but only a 630 math (DSAT though which imo is easier than the paper SAT) so now i'm kinda worried

[@emmettfunston]

you can seriously do it. you can learn how to do math in 2 weeks. if you use the math book i linked in the description and go through it like your life depends on it i bet your score can see a massive increase. it goes over every type of math problem you will come across and the best way to solve them. also, if you do not have a graphing calculator use one. these are pretty expensive so maybe ask a friend to use theirs but if you learn how to use a graphing calculator you can get questions right much more efficiently

[@vaybedumb]

@@emmettfunston I have my own graphing calculator since I need it for IB so that's not an issue but i'm gonna try and go through as much as I can in these 10 days using the college panda book!! senioritis has also started kicking in with all these applications and assignments and stuff but your video was rlly rlly helpful thank you!! :)

[@emmettfunston]

@@vaybedumb Nice! Having a graphing calculator already puts you at an advantage. I also felt senioritis, but if you can just push through for the next few months, they can really change the trajectory of your life. Stay focused and I hope the college panda book gives you the same score boost that I had!

[@Lucid.28]

My score first dsat I took on blue book was 560 than second 580 , third on princten review 640 but than some one told me to use graphic calculator , next sat I gave on blue book I got 760 , but my English score is fluctuating a lot ..in 500 series

[@emmettfunston]

@@Lucid.28 Yep, I find the English section to be the most difficult to improve in. Just keep practicing and you'll keep getting better.

[@filipeoliveira7001]

I got a 1560 without studying at all as an international student (Brazilian), all I did was a practice exam. But also I have been dedicated and attentive in class my whole life and compete in math Olympiads, so it was a result of years of hard work😁

[@emmettfunston]

Congrats! I knew people that were like this as well.

[@Pjbfrrr]

Pq você tá vendo vídeo para melhorar no sat sendo que você já tirou uma nota mto boa?? Genuine question

[@filipeoliveira7001]

@@Pjbfrrr cara, eu só vim aqui pra tentar motivar outros estudantes brasileiros mostrando q eles também conseguem!

[@mathwithmelissarose]

Very impressive! College Panda is a great resource!

[@Keshav-um8ve]

BRO we are so similar. I'm a junior and I'm currently taking calculus in school. I find myself making silly mistakes on the SAT math section. However, I feel the math section is manageable and I can comfortably get 750+ scores. My problem lies in the reading section. I moved to America last year and I am a slow reader. Please give me tips on how to finish the reading section on time while getting the questions correct. My aim is to get 1460+ score. I'm taking my first SAT on December 2nd so don't have much time.

[@emmettfunston]

I practiced reading faster on everything: street signs, homework problems, books, and the SAT itself. The questions (besides main idea questions) are in order of where they pop up in the passage. I would read the passage and answer questions simultaneously. Answer main idea questions at the end. If you struggle on a problem, skip it. Make sure you get through every passage and answer most of the questions before going back on the hard ones. I would also find out what passages you tend to do better on and do those first. Leave the hard ones for later as they will take more time and if you're going to get those wrong anyways make sure you get all the easy ones right. You don't want to lose points on easy passages because you spent too long on harder ones.

[@dreamsbyiris]

took the march dsat as a sophomore doing early grad next year, i got a 1320 ( exact reverse of my psat 1230 lol ) with a 650r/670m split. i was definitely unprepared and i still kind of am now , but i hope youtubers like you and also more practice on my weak areas in general will help me improve on my score for may :) i also was preparing a little for preACT math so im hoping that helps a little as well. in conclusion i hope i can speedrun becoming a desmos warrior and do better in reading, because i can def get above 700 just often make silly mistakes 😭

[@emmettfunston]

Yeah, you got this!

[@WW2Tales.]

please make a video on all your calculator settings

[@orange_turtle3412]

Took the March one. Started studying a week in advance and somehow pulled off a 1310. (720/590) Tryna get that math score hopefully into the 700 range by whenever the next time I take it is.

[@emmettfunston]

Wow! Your reading and grammar are pretty solid already. I would probably suggest getting the College Panda math book (you can find on amazon or my description). This book is really helpful with the types of problems the SAT uses and how to solve them efficiently. Math is a lot easier to improve than reading, so you have a lot of potential to score really high. Just keep practicing with a heavy emphasis on math and you'll get there.

[@orange_turtle3412]

@@emmettfunston The English section stuff just comes really natural to me, since its more about logic and less about knowing what process to use. I just need to start studying for math further ahead of time because its less about intuition and more about knowing how to do stuff. The school im trying to get into allows superscoring for your reported scores too, so even if I do crap on reading/writing in the future I can combine my existing 720 with a better math score.

[@erslan8301]

I have 1400. English is my main struggle as an international student(it ranges from 654-690). 🤲🏿 To get 1500+ on a real test

[@emmettfunston]

@@erslan8301 Yes, that is tough if English is not your first language. I highly recommend getting a textbook off amazon or your local bookstore for grammar and the reading portion. I linked the books that I personally used in the description as well.

[@erslan8301]

@@emmettfunston Thanks a lot. About grammar, I'm actually pretty good(usually get up to 2 mistakes in practice test) but I struggle a lot with reading(especially vocab questions)

[@emmettfunston]

@@erslan8301 For reading, I would suggest practicing a lot. Take lots of practice exams. Whenever you don't understand a word, try to use context clues to understand the meaning of the phrase. With vocab you don't understand, I would often read the sentence and replace the unfamiliar word with words that I am familiar with until it makes sense within the context. Mark these questions while you're taking your practice exams so you can go back afterward and search up the meaning of the word. Never just search up the definition, but actually understand how the word is used in sentences and under what contexts.

[@erslan8301]

@@emmettfunston Thanks a lot, Man

[@user-lv4ne7nq1h]

Im about to go for a 360 point from a 1190 to 1550 with a week if studying. Hopefully it goes well or im fucked, the next exam might too late for college admissions😂

[@emmettfunston]

I was in a similar boat because my test was the last one before college applications as well... Good luck

[@Smol_bean-xl9pl]

Hi this video was super helpful. New sub thanks a lot! My sat is in a month and all my practice test scores are kind of mid. The first time I took it I got a 1270, and then a 1310, 1300, and a 1390. The math is a struggle for me. Do u think I could improve my score from a 1390 to a 1500+ by October 5th.

[@emmettfunston]

@@Smol_bean-xl9pl You absolutely can improve your score from a 1390 to a 1500+. Math is something you 100% can improve in a month. I suggest finding a math workbook for the DSAT on amazon or your local bookstore and go through the entire thing. It will teach you how to approach each type of problem as well as providing tons of practice.

[@bionicspx]

Hi, I want to ask your opinion about my situation. So I’m an junior I took the Psat last year (sophomore year) I got 780 I know it’s bad. but I didn’t practice at all and I didn’t understand the format of the sat , how it works. my goal is to get 1450. I’m debating if I should sign up for December 2 Sat. yet still I would have 30 days to cram through everything. I’m welling to retake on June Dsat but will these books still work for the Dsat as well ? Again thank you for tips and suggestions. (Note: English isn’t my first language (it’s my third language). so sorry if made any grammatical errors).

[@emmettfunston]

No worries about the grammatical errors, you will get better! The digitial SAT still tests the same material as the SAT on paper so I would still suggest using the workbooks. If English is not your first language, you will have to work very hard on the English and grammar sections. Hopefully math is a little bit easier for you, but I would still suggest going through the math textbook. Because English is not your first language, you will want to aim for a perfect score on math to make a 1450 achievable. You have an entire year to get better at the SAT as you are still a junior. I would recommend signing up for the December SAT only to see where you stand as the PSAT is a little different. Definitely go through the workbooks and take many practice SATs on your own to get used to the formatting of the test. I would also suggest reading many books in your case as well. Try to aim for both non-fiction and fiction novels and even newspapers. I would suggest taking the June SAT where you may be able to achieve your goal if you prepare well enough. You will definitely improve, however if you don't hit your target, you still have a few more opportunities your senior year. Anyhow, good luck!

[@bionicspx]

@@emmettfunston thank you bro for the advice, amazing feedback . This really helped me lot with my confidence.

[@emmettfunston]

@@bionicspx Yeah, no problem!

[@madhutamtam6624]

just took the psat but Im taking the SAT before psat scores come out, so that's unfortunate. wish I knew what to improve on 😢

[@emmettfunston]

You can take a psat before the SAT. I used a book which I linked in the description below, however I believe you can find official practice tests from the college board online and print out the scantron to bubble in your answers. These are self-graded so you can see exactly what you need to work on. Just make sure to treat the psat like the real test.

[@plumjet09]

I did the same thing, now my SAT score is 1610

[@emmettfunston]

first ever above perfect score!

[@MSN539]

@@emmettfunstonnah my buddy Eric got 1611 back in 03’

[@Jake-cc7ie]

Now a 1520 on the June DSAT only showed as 98th percentile nationally

[@inspirationalstories2267]

I’m taking digital SAT in two weeks. I took my first practice exam without studying and got 1330 (100 points off of my goal). Should I just order college panda and study like you did?

[@emmettfunston]

I personally wished I ordered the books sooner. They really helped me, so yes I would recommend that you use the books as well! However, I would also continue taking practice exams leading up to the real exam. Make sure to replicate the practice exam as much as possible (wake up early, time yourself, even take the designated breaks). Good luck though! I hope you get the goal you are going for or even higher!

[@fatboyisaac4849]

any update

[@inspirationalstories2267]

@@fatboyisaac4849 I got a 1480

[@inspirationalstories2267]

@@fatboyisaac4849 I definitely recommend buying the college panda books that was a lifesaver

[@BasantShahin-o1f]

update??

[@Danny-ms5bz]

I have a 1150, very bad tester, math very bad and english second language. Lets see for the October one! 💪

[@nathanieljocson9956]

im currently planning to take the digital sat around august 24ish. Right now i have both the math and english college panda textbooks. But because these were initially meant for the older sat, would it still be beneficial for someone planning to take the digital sat? If so, how would u use these books to study: like how many topics would u cover a day, hrs studied, etc because i have the books but dont know how to use them to their full potential

[@emmettfunston]

I have personally never taken the DSAT, however my younger brother has been studying for the DSAT using these textbooks. His current single test score is a 1490 with a super score of 1520. I would say the material is still essentially the same and the concepts learned in the books are worth it and will help. I do not know where you are currently at in terms of you current score and goal, however assuming you are aiming for a 1550 or above, I would make sure to complete both books before your exam. Count up the total number of chapters and days between now and the exam. Then, divide these evenly and make sure to stay disciplined and do your allotted chapters to complete both textbooks by the time your exam rolls around. I would also make sure to take practice exams every single Saturday from now on until your exam (online or physical textbook, preferably those that replicate the DSAT). I would also recommend getting a grammar textbook if you do not already have one as grammar and math are the easiest sections to get a perfect score on. Only give yourself room for error on the reading section. Good luck, study hard, and stay consistent!

[@nathanieljocson9956]

@@emmettfunston okay bless, its time i get to work

[@BasantShahin-o1f]

what math book ru using for studying dsat math section? which edition exactly pls help

[@nathanieljocson9956]

@@BasantShahin-o1f the college panda book, its one of the links in the videos description

[@BasantShahin-o1f]

@@nathanieljocson9956 but this book is for paper sat its not for digital version will this book still help get a high score

[@rickpeek]

Preach, m’lord 🤝🤝

[@Akinsha]

you give me a hope with this video's title

[@Arslanaslam2007]

I just gave igcse math in 11th grade which’s on an equal level as the sat except sat is a bit more challenging time wise. I’m really worried though cuz I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to have knowledge way past the usual sat math concepts to score 750 plus

[@emmettfunston]

By the time I was taking the SAT, I was way ahead in math in comparison to the math tested on the SAT. This actually made it harder for me at first because I had to relearn concepts. The SAT math book that I put in the description actually helped me a ton. It goes over every type of math question you will see on the SAT as well as the best way to solve them. You are in 11th grade so I am sure you already know how to do the bulk of the math on the SAT. It just takes practice and discipline. You can definitely get a 750+ on math and I would aim for an 800. Once you learn all the concepts (the book is very helpful) it is only repetition and comfort after that which will make a 800 very achievable.

[@jaydensile]

I have a 1180 hoping for a 1400+ 🙏🏾

[@producedbycaleb]

I got a 1030 with no prep 🤦🏾‍♂️ if I prep this summer I feel like I can get a 1400+, no fear at all

[@emmettfunston]

Yeah, you got it. A lot of the SAT is just being comfortable with the test itself.

[@Jin-cr7ki]

wow~~~~~~!!! great

[@Dohnr]

What english/math classes were you taking when you took your SATs?

[@emmettfunston]

I took my first 2 in the summer following 11th grade. This meant I had finished AP Calculus AB and Honors American Literature. I also took AP Lang in sophomore year. On my third SAT, I was taking AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics as well as regular World Literature. However, from what I remember, the highest level of math I needed was some pre-calculus and perhaps AP Lang helped with english. I was initially pretty bad at the english and grammar sections, so I found the workbooks and practice exams to be the most helpful.

[@Joseph-e2q4r]

ur cool . Preach, m’lord .

[@emmettfunston]

Thanks. You're cool too m'lad

[@valemaldo21]

I am going to present my second try in two weeks, I haven’t study that much because I don’t have the time and I am really anxious, do you think I can get my score from 1320 to 1400? 😭

[@fizzyfruit2563]

so did you work on all of those textbooks every day?

[@emmettfunston]

Yep, I was grinding because I had such little time. Definitely start sooner than me! They were really helpful though

[@serena0702]

I have to get 700+ in math thats's my only hope to get hight score , I'm not that bad in English but it just depends on how hard it is. My current math score is 640 any tips to get over 700 for the december sat?

[@emmettfunston]

I personally think it is easier to improve at math in a shorter time span than english. Being naturally good at english already gives you a good shot at scoring really well. I would suggest going through the math workbook that I linked in the description. This workbook goes through all the types of SAT math question and the best way to solve them. There is a lot of practice in there as well which will boost your comfortability and speed. I truly believe math is all about practice and the workbook would be a great place to start. Also, try to take a practice SAT once a week to track your general progression and comfort yourself with the test taking process in general. If you cannot afford to buy the textbook, I would suggest signing up for Khan Academy's SAT prep. It is free and you can isolate math topics and practice on there as well. I started off with Khan Academy, but then ended up using the workbook and found that both were helpful, however the workbook was better for me.

[@serena0702]

Thank you so much I will consider buying the book@@emmettfunston

[@BasantShahin-o1f]

@@emmettfunston but im doing the dsat will collge panda book for mathw ill still be helpful and help me get a high score? if not what other math books do u recommend for DSAT

[@hairyeyelashes]

I took a practice test on blue book and got 1060 last month 😭 I have a week before I take the DSAT and I’m cramming on relearning math on khan academy over and over, but I’m barely studying on the English section bc I think I do okay on it. My goal is at least 1200 bc I’m not too picky on it but do you think I’ll be able to achieve that score within a week? I alr have all the books you mentioned on the description but I haven’t been studying on those because I have been focusing on learning on khan academy since I’m trying to relearn math rn

[@emmettfunston]

Getting from a 1060 to a 1200 in a week will be pretty difficult. If you have a math workbook, I would personally cram to get through the whole thing. Because you have such little time, I probably wouldn't do all of the practice problems for each topic though. I would definitely consider taking another DSAT where you could probably get even higher than a 1200. Good luck!

[@si0thy240]

Is doing khan scene,y throughly and doing the bluebook practice tests (1-6) enough for the digital SAT?

[@emmettfunston]

It could be for you. I found that it was not for me and the extra subject books were extremely helpful. At least when I was doing Khan Academy, I noticed that the questions were limited and came straight from the practice tests so it felt repetitive after a certain point.

[@krishivbansal4355]

What about Words in context (vocab) for the reading section? How did you go about learning those words well enough to know what they mean and how to use them in the passages on the SAT?

[@emmettfunston]

I never studied vocabulary specifically. I did encounter many words that I did not know in practice and real exams though. While taking practice exams (take as many as you can), always note unfamiliar words and learn the definition after the exam. This will help you expand your vocabulary as the SAT likes to reuse words. My biggest advice would be to learn how to guess a word's definition by looking at its surrounding context. I always tried to replace words I didn't know with words I did know while still making sense of the passage. When answering vocabulary questions on the SAT, I would reread the sentence with all the other given word choices to see which word makes the most sense within the context of the passage. Some answer choices will simply sound "off" if you replace the sentence with a word.

[@fatimaasifa6455]

any tips for digital sat? taking digital psat next week😭

[@emmettfunston]

I have never taken the digital SAT, however it sounds like the content of the exam is the same as the paper sat while being shorter than the paper sat. I would recommend purchasing and actually USING some of the textbooks that I linked in my description. These will help with the every type of question you will see on the SAT along with how to tackle them. With timing, just make sure to keep a steady pace. You do not need to rush yourself, however do not stay on a singular problem for too long. If you are struggling with a problem, skip it and go back later. Also, if you are taking a psat, this does not count towards anything. It is purely practice for you so do not stress too much about it. However, still treat it like a real exam and use it to learn how to navigate the test and how you think you should navigate it in the future. Good luck!

[@fatimaasifa6455]

Thanks you! @@emmettfunston

[@aaravbansal6193]

so the thing is I recently gave my october SAT and I scored 1340 (660+680) and I really don't know what to do know. I think I just messed maths up the last moment on test day because on all the practice tests it was pretty solid and I was easily getting 1450+ on aggregate. All I prepped was from Khan Academy and all the 6 bluebook test papers. Any advices moving forward?? I really need 1500+ atleastt to apply to college next year.

[@emmettfunston]

I highly recommend getting textbooks from your local bookstore or online like Amazon. Get textbooks that are dedicated to each section (math, reading, grammar). I have examples in my description, however you can do your own research to find what fits you best. I also recommend the Princeton Review DSAT Prep Book as it has practice exams that you can take as well. I personally did not find Khan Academy and taking practice exams to be enough. From working through the books that I linked, I got a 1510 and my brother got a 1540. It's okay to mess up on test day, a lot of people do that. Just keep retaking it until you get that 1500. The more you take it, the more comfortable you get each time, reducing the likelihood of making mistakes on test day. Good luck!

[@lady_sh3288]

I have 1270 and know all grammar rules, strategies. But how can I can increase my score from 1270 to 1500?

[@emmettfunston]

Are you mainly struggling in math or reading? I would highly suggest getting a math prep book on amazon or your local bookstore. Reading can typically be improved by simply taking more practice exams.

[@shade.o9956]

Do you have any advice on English I'm struggling😭

[@ayomide7931]

What was your actual study plan though? Did you do a certain section each day? And for how many hours each day?

[@emmettfunston]

For my first 2 SAT's I was doing Khan Academy (just search Khan Academy SAT, it's free) for about an hour each day. Then, I would try to take a practice SAT every weekend. You can either take these on Khan Academy or buy a book full of practice tests. I personally bought a book to take my practice tests in which I linked in the description. After my second SAT, I bought all the topic specific text books that I linked in the description and studied individual concepts like crazy for about 2 weeks (literally just went through as much of each book as I could in 2 weeks). I only took one practice SAT a couple days before my actual exam and on that I got a 1500. Then I got a 1510 on the real SAT. I never finished those books or the practice tests though. As long as you do well in school, I think finishing those books could easily result in a 1550+ along with taking many practice exams (treat them like the real test). I had many friends that got 1550's and above and they would study around 4 hours a day every day for about 3 months along with taking practice tests every weekend. However, they had the help of tutors and SAT prep classes which I could not afford. Using the textbooks in the description is a much more affordable option, however it requires a lot of self-discipline.

[@zh8292]

1350 is my goal😭😭😭

[@jaydensile]

Same

[@vortexfitness44]

@@jaydensilegood luck

[@goldmoonbolatbek6983]

What college u want to apply?

[@LadyGC]

Do you know anything about the ACT?

[@emmettfunston]

I did not take the ACT personally, but I had friends that took the ACT. The ACT tends to be better for people who have a strength in math and sciences while the SAT leans toward reading and writing. I knew people who really struggled on the SAT and then killed it on the ACT. I also understand the ACT is more time constraining, so if you are not a fast test taker I would probably suggest the SAT. I also know the math on the ACT is a little more challenging. Take these into consideration and if the ACT isn't really doing it for you, definitely try taking the SAT. Even without SAT oriented preparation, it is possible that you are naturally better at the SAT's style of testing.

[@Halal_Man1725]

Idk if youll se this but im getting 1440- 1470 on the practice tests consistently. Dod what you did (khan academy and practice tests). Test’s in 2 weeks. You think i can make it ?

[@emmettfunston]

I was also scoring around there on practice tests using khan academy and practice tests. I would suggest buying a prep book from your local bookstore or amazon and target your weak areas (math, grammar, or reading).

[@Halal_Man1725]

@ amazon doesn’t operate in my country. The local bookstore has books for the old sat pattern, will those work?

[@emmettfunston]

@@Halal_Man1725 Yes, my younger brother used books for the old test and took the digital SAT and still got a 1540. He was also sitting in the mid to high 1400's like you as well.

[@egoisticflamingo5869]

I got a 1300 (english 650 math 650) on the august SAT. i really want to improve my score to a 1500+ by october 5th; How can I improve my scores? I bought the college panda math book and I'm going through that regularly but I dont know what to do about english. Thanks!

[@emmettfunston]

I would definitely buy a book on the DSAT reading section on amazon. I also recommend grammar if you are struggling at all with grammar. You should be able to get 100% of grammar correct.

[@rol1yvfx131]

I might not be able to buy the books can i use the khan academy "course summary" and take some practice tastes, also cani just use the Desmos Calculator instead of buying the graphic Calc.

[@emmettfunston]

Yeah, Desmos is totally fine for the DSAT. Some people do find Khan Academy to be a helpful resource. I found the books to be more helpful personally, but everyone is different. Definitely try Khan Academy and see if you are able to attain your dream score that way. If you are still struggling like I did, I would recommend purchasing some of the books if not all. For example, if you are the weakest in math, purchasing one math subject book could be very helpful to learn specific topics and practice.

[@rol1yvfx131]

@@emmettfunston Thank your very much, i will try to do my best and i may buy a math book. wish me luckkk

[@ArpitGulhane]

Hey bro i am an international student and am preparing for the SAT. I got 1 and a half months until my first attempt. Today i just got results for the practice test i did without even looking at the syllabus and scored 1330 and am planning on following your strategy and tips for a good improvement in scores. Aiming for 1500+ . Have you got any tips for like extra curricular activities and other stuff that will help in the admission process for colleges. Please suggest me. Great video over all..!❤

[@emmettfunston]

You can definitely hit a 1500! For extracurriculars, I would first think about what it is you want to do in life and what major would best suit that career path. If it is a very niche major that only a couple schools offer, research those schools individually to see what they like to see in students and base extracurriculars on that. If your major is offered at most colleges, then just gear your extracurriculars toward that field of study (research - can be at a local community college, work/internships - can be at a local company... does not have to be Google, clubs - get leadership and/or even found a club, take courses related to that field at local community college and AP's, projects related to your major - websites/apps for CS majors and make a portfolio or social media account to display these projects, varsity sport - being a recruited athlete is one of the easiest ways to get into a top school if you can, music, volunteer - perhaps start a nonprofit related to your major while showing you are a good person, competitions related to your major - science olympiad... math competitions... hackathons... to earn awards). Conclusion: Do extracurriculars that showcase your interest in a specific field while showing leadership, being a good person, a competitive drive, and initiative/creativity. Good luck!

[@h4n1ah]

im in between my junior and senior year right now and am studying, but i just don't know if I'm making progress at all. I got a 1330 on my last sat in march, and I really want to get a 1500+ now. I've been platauing at a 690 reading writing score for like a year, but for math, i just don't know how I can ensure that I am improving. Im lowk mad at myself bc I burned through all the bluebook digital sat practice tests the week before I took it in march. what are some good resources I can use for math other than khan academy to study?

[@emmettfunston]

@@h4n1ah I was at this exact point personally. I exhausted all of the practice tests and khan academy takes out of these practice tests so I was doing repeated problems constantly where I got my 1300’s. I would highly recommend getting a math workbook linked in my description. I used both of these, however I believe the panda series is more preferable amongst people. I would also suggest getting a grammar book depending on how your 690 is divided. I made my younger brother complete the panda grammar book and since then he’s been getting a perfect score on grammar ever since. He has also drastically improved his reading since using a textbook, however I believe reading is more about strategy and approach. For reading you could get away with finding a KZbin video explaining this strategy and approach (or I could make one) and then just keep taking more practice tests. For more practice tests I would recommend purchasing the Princeton Review DSAT prep book. I found Princeton Review exams to be harder than the real exams which prepared me better than college board practice exams.

[@h4n1ah]

​@@emmettfunston okay okay thank you sm. for the reading and writing section, my grammar has been perfect -- it's the middle questions about "logically completing the text" and other lengthy questions that always make me loose points. i would love if you could make a video about how to approach the questions that have a bulk of information bc those are always overwhelming. i will definitely check out the Princeton book though!

[@dinnermeats2]

1100 with bare minimum study prep, first time ever doing digital or the SAT in general and got screwed over with time management while missing out on easy questions. There’s another in two weeks but doing I suppose the best option would be to just wait till June where I’ll have abundantly more preparation and studying available?

[@emmettfunston]

I would wait until June. Just make sure to start studying now as if you were taking the one in two weeks. Do not give yourself time to slack off because it is farther away. You got this. Time management can be fixed by taking more practice tests. I am a pretty slow reader and had to train myself to read faster for the SAT. This meant I was reading faster in general (street signs, books, assignment directions, lecture notes). For math and grammar, there are a lot of tricks to gain speed. The books I used in the description really helped me with those sections. Missing out on easy questions sucks, but that means you have a lot of room to improve your score for the next test. You got this!

[@mematibas159]

are these books useful for digital sat?

[@emmettfunston]

The material is supposed to be the same so I would say so, however I did not take the digital SAT myself. The subject specific books will teach you actual SAT topics which should translate whether digitally or on paper.

[@mematibas159]

@@emmettfunston Okay,thanks a lot

[@aryajibi7408]

Is no prep 1180 good? I just gave one practice test before giving the actual one

[@emmettfunston]

@@aryajibi7408 It depends on what your goal is. If you are aiming for a solid score for a solid school, 1180 is pretty far even with no prep. With no prep there are people who can score 1500’s (rare), 1400’s (kind of common), 1300’s (common). Even starting out in the 1300’s is pretty low. If you have high goals I suggest preparing a lot as nobody really cares how much you prepared, only your best score. Good luck!

[@shade.o9956]

Are these methods applicable for the digital sat?

[@emmettfunston]

@@shade.o9956 Yeah, my younger brother used the books from the description and scored a 1540. The only recommendation would be to buy a princeton review practice dsat book for digital practice exams as well as taking the bluebook dsat exams.

[@kaleaguthrie]

ur cool 😎😎

[@emmettfunston]

thank you!

[@sabeenfatimaa]

is baron's sat math book good??

[@emmettfunston]

Yeah Baron is a good brand. I personally like Princeton Review.

[@andresleon8892]

I have a question about my situation man, is it possible to take a 1070 to a 1500 in 5 months? Im going to become a senior and I feel like Im cooked

[@emmettfunston]

If you grind every single day for the next 5 months, I do think you can reach a 1500. I would highly recommend the books linked in my description. With the DSAT, you might want to look on Amazon for more updated workbooks (especially for books with practice exams in them... section specific books will still apply for the most part). Definitely purchase a workbook dedicated to each section (Reading, Grammar, Math) and complete each one cover to cover. The standard for a high score is receiving a perfect score on grammar and math. Begin taking practice SAT's every weekend (once a week). Once it gets closer to the test date, you'll want to take practice tests more than once per week. I would also suggest taking as many real SAT's as possible within the next 5 months because you do get more comfortable dealing with the pressure of a real exam after a couple of times. You should be able to get through section specific books cover-to-cover for reading, grammar, and math. You should be able to get these done way before 5 months if you are really serious about studying. If you finish a workbook, I would purchase another one purely due to the amount of practice problems you'll go through. If budget is a serious problem for you, Khan Academy is always an option. I started with Khan Academy and bought the workbooks as a last resort. I personally thought the workbooks were a lot more helpful. Good luck!

[@andresleon8892]

@@emmettfunston thanks man I’m gonna grind and get there. How do you remember things that you had studied ( like a week) ago when you go to new topics. My biggest enemy is that I almost forget a topic I had just studied and it feels like I’m going in a downward spiral

[@emmettfunston]

@@andresleon8892 The good thing about these workbooks is they teach a topic, then have a bunch of practice problems on that topic. Practice is the way the engrain something in your brain

[@ChioYa]

bros a cutie patootie

[@ragedragon33]

thats what i was thinking 😭

[@shade.o9956]

Did you learn vocab?

[@emmettfunston]

I did not study vocab directly. I would take many practice exams and if I did not know what a word meant, I would make sure to note it and search it up after. During the practice exam itself, you want to replicate the real exam and use context clues to attempt to determine the definition.

[@ahmethacali1300]

I got 1060 (530 530) without studying am i cooked?

[@emmettfunston]

Nope, just study and you'll improve a lot.

[@tylerjohnson4]

Nah your good, from what i’ve heard (at least for math) if you’re below 600 there’s likely some fundamental concepts you don’t know, and then from 600-750ish you just have to work on fully understanding the concepts (like being able to solve the concepts when info is missing, rather than solving them in a straightforward way like school presents them), and then from 750-800 it’s mostly avoiding silly mistakes and just locking all the way in

[@chaimaeanagam_1312]

can we improve from 970 to 1300 in one month ?

[@emmettfunston]

@@chaimaeanagam_1312 970 is pretty low. This makes me think there is a major lack in English or math, you are running out of time and not able to finish the test, and/or you aren’t focused at all. I think it is very doable but you need to identify your weaknesses and spend hours everyday to get rid of those weaknesses. If you know what you are having trouble with and want advice to fix an area of weakness, let me know and I can answer any questions!

[@chaimaeanagam_1312]

@@emmettfunston well the thing is I really don't know if i'm lacking in the sat or myself because I can't keep myself focused i get easily distracted do you any advices please

[@emmettfunston]

@@chaimaeanagam_1312 If you cannot focus throughout the entire SAT, my solution would be to take more practice exams. Treat them like the real thing (no using your phone or taking breaks when not designated). You need to get used to taking the entire test.

[@mantashasiddiqui4008]

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[@emmettfunston]

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