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Disappointed by October SAT results? Even if you are a senior, there is still time to make significant improvements. Sign-up for November and/or December - your SAT dreams can still come true!

There is no reason to miss any grammar questions on the Digital SAT - you only need to memorize a couple of rules to guarantee what are essentially free points.

Did you know that the ACT is changing? For the class of '26, now is the time to assess whether the current version or new version of the ACT is more advantageous for your student.

Getting comfortable with Desmos is essential to maximizing your Digital SAT math score. However, over-reliance leaves you vulnerable to too many variables. Thus, you need to know how to do all math problems both with and without Desmos for peak performance on test day.

October SAT results released 10/18. Regular registration deadline for November is the same day. If you are a senior, don't take your foot off the gas - keep prepping for November - it is coming up quick!

If you are taking the PSAT this month, take a practice test to familiarize yourself with the types of questions and lock in on proper pacing:

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The ACT is changing in April - giving the class of 2026 more options in their approach to test-taking. Now is the time to determine if you are better suited to the current version of the ACT or the new version.

What You Need to Know About the SAT & ACT zoom talk: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ZNTQPomU_EmaLXdRXUtWcbOHOGROKiXizefHC60zgpto4ctOdNCgtHWg4S5E1Ic.qSX0OcwbTDRK7rSN
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Should You Take the New Digital SAT?
Maybe...Here Are Some Potential Positive Aspects:
Shorter test: 2 hours and 14 minutes
Want math to be 50% of your score
More time per question
Prefer shorter readings
Strong vocab
Prefer testing on computers
Strong score on October 2023 PSAT/NMSQT

Or Maybe Not...Here Are Some Possible Downsides:
New test with many unknowns
Lack of high quality practice materials (only 4 official practice tests)
Computer adaptive
Technical difficulties
Harder to avoid careless mistakes on a computer
Want math to count as a smaller percentage of your score
Computer testing can exacerbate learning differences

If Digital SAT does not seem right for you, take a look at the paper-based ACT.

What You Need to Know About the Digital SAT Math Sections:
The content of the Math section on the digital SAT focuses on functions, linear relationships, quadratic equations, circles, triangles, stats and probability, exponentials, percents and basic trig.
The are two Modules: Module 1 and Module 2. For each module, students have 35 minutes to answer 22 questions.
The test is computer adaptive by section. Based on how the student performs in Module 1, the students gets an “easy” or “hard” Module 2.
There is an on-screen calculator or you can bring your own.
Geometry formulas are given. However, there are other formulas you need to know.
Scoring is 200-800.

What You Need to Know About the Digital SAT:
Four sections: Reading and Writing (Modules 1 and 2) and Math (Modules 1 and 2).
Test is on the computer (Bluebook app) but you still need to take it at a school or a testing center on a national test date.
First Digital SAT is March 2024.
October 2023 PSAT/NMSQT was first digital PSAT.
Based on the how you do on the first module, you will either receive the “hard” or “easy” second module. The structure of Module 2 is similar to Module 1.
Scoring is computer adaptive not just based on number you get correct. Scale is 200-800.

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