FAQs

FAQ #3: Obtaining SAT Scores From Way Back When

FAQ #3: 

Q. How can I find out my old SAT scores?  

A. Click on this College Board link and follow the directions.

Illustrations by Jennifer Orkin Lewis Read More →

 
 
FAQs

FAQ #2: The Curve

At least once a week, someone asks me some variation of: “What’s the best month to take the SAT?”  ”Aren’t some tests harder than others?” “Shouldn’t I steer clear of October because that’s when all the smart kids take the Read More →

 
 
FAQs

How To Tackle the Reading Section, and Other FAQs

One of the many joyful aspects of this project has been the encouraging emails, some of which ask questions that I always attempt to answer promptly, and with gusto.

(I’m not perfect though, so if I didn’t respond to your Read More →

 
 
FAQs

FAQs

Q. Do you really think you can get a perfect SAT score?

A. Yes, I do, though I have been accused of being an optimist on numerous occasions.

 

Q. What happens if you don’t get the perfect score?

A. Read More →