The SAT: Myths vs. Facts
The SAT is a globally valued standardized test that many students take sometime during their high school career, but many students believe certain things about this test that aren't actually true. Today, we'll be exploring what about the SAT are myth and what are actually fact.
Myth: The SAT is a barrier for students in the college admissions process.
Fact: The SAT allows students to show their strengths when applying to colleges and scholarships.
In 2023, 1.3 million U.S. high school students had SAT scores that met or exceeded their high school's GPA, meaning these students' SAT scores did not act as barriers during the college admissions process...they helped them instead.
Myth: Expensive test preparation is the only way for you to improve your test scores.
Fact: There are many ways to prepare for the SAT that are not expensive.
You have access to full-length SAT practice tests and other practice questions on Bluebook, which is the same application you use to take the official SAT. Another free resource you can use to study is Khan Academy.
Myth: You can't really improve your SAT Reading and Writing score.
Fact: You can improve your SAT Reading and Writing score through multiple means of studying.
You can improve your SAT Reading and Writing scores by learning new vocabulary, including different meanings of words, and by working on your critical reading skills. A great way to improve your critical reading skills is by reading anything you can get your hands on, including books, newspapers, and even online articles.
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