Your guide to conquering the SAT and unlocking college opportunities
What Is the SAT, Anyway?
The SAT is a standardized test that colleges use to assess your readiness for academic life after high school.
It’s made up of two main sections: Math
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW)
Each section scores between 200โ800, for a total of 1600.
Whatโs on the Test?
Reading & Writing:
Youโll answer questions on grammar, vocabulary in context, and analyzing texts.
Math:
Youโll work with algebra, functions, statistics, and a bit of geometry and trigonometry.
Pop Quiz!
Which of these is allowed on the SAT?
A) Graphing calculator
B) Scientific calculator
C) No calculator
The Digital SAT: What’s New in 2025?
Now completely digital
Shorter duration: ~2 hours
Adaptive format: Questions change based on your performance
Faster score results
Calculator allowed for all math questions
When Should You Take the SAT?
We recommend:
- Spring of Grade 11 (First try)
- Fall of Grade 12 (Final attempt for best score)
Tip: Take it early and leave room to improve!
Why Bother with the SAT?
College Admissions
Scholarships
Academic Confidence
Success Story: โAfter working with a tutor from Promathic, my SAT math score jumped from 540 to 690!โ โ Jeremy T., Tulsa, OK
How to Prep Like a Pro
Take full-length practice tests
Target weak spots
Join a prep course
Work with an SAT coach
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