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  • Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2024

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  • @Lindsayluelf
    @Lindsayluelf 4 месяца назад +719

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

    • @RegeraV81
      @RegeraV81 4 месяца назад +4

      How did you prep ?

    • @Lindsayluelf
      @Lindsayluelf 4 месяца назад +9

      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

    • @emhyrsubramanian9181
      @emhyrsubramanian9181 4 месяца назад +5

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

    • @RegeraV81
      @RegeraV81 4 месяца назад +2

      That’s interesting , now I remember I’ve heard about her . She ships her writing materials to your door step right ?

    • @Lindsayluelf
      @Lindsayluelf 4 месяца назад

      Yes you’re right that’s her .

  • @user-lo3fx2en3q
    @user-lo3fx2en3q 2 года назад +2772

    I saw this video several months ago and took my sat last month! With ur tips I got a 1540, thank u so much!!!

    • @jeon_yuri4269
      @jeon_yuri4269 2 года назад +95

      omg congratulations dear I'm so happy for you💕💕 I have my exam too in June and I'm scared tbh, I tried my best in the last 2 exams that I took and it was the first 2 exams I have taken in sat, now I'm going to take the third trial I'm terrified so much, could you plz tell me how you followed the tips and how you studied?

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  2 года назад +187

      omg that's amazing, congratulations!! glad this video was helpful :)

    • @localmilfchaser6938
      @localmilfchaser6938 2 года назад +32

      @@joyzou how are y’all so good at math wtff. I take ap classes and they’re a bit easier than a regular math class. It’s too confusing

    • @busyinverse4300
      @busyinverse4300 2 года назад

      hey that's amazing, by the way which university did you get in?

    • @saeedagha3127
      @saeedagha3127 2 года назад +18

      My exam is on August 27 I wish this video also help me

  • @eggtropy7150
    @eggtropy7150 3 года назад +4179

    Make sure to check your answer sheet with someone next to you during the test!

  • @ivydprep
    @ivydprep 6 месяцев назад +963

    Let's all do well on our SATs

    • @spidey2049
      @spidey2049 4 месяца назад

      Can you take the SAT after senior year? I might take a gap year after HS to gather my shit like finish up my essay, work on my application and prepare and give the SAT so is it necessary to give it in 11th grade?

    • @Lisahyed01
      @Lisahyed01 4 месяца назад

      Thank you 🙏🏽

    • @orange_turtle3412
      @orange_turtle3412 2 месяца назад

      2-3 months? Bruh I study for like 2 weeks before

    • @orange_turtle3412
      @orange_turtle3412 2 месяца назад

      @@spidey2049Technically yes I believe. It isnt affiliated with your high school and theres no requirement that you have to apply to college as an HS senior. Anyone could technically apply at any time.

    • @spidey2049
      @spidey2049 2 месяца назад

      @@orange_turtle3412 alright thankss :))

  • @moneshpanghal8605
    @moneshpanghal8605 Год назад +1255

    I love the consistency and hardwork put into this channel, Despite the SAT examination being so tough I passed mine with a perfect Sat score of 1600 . it took a real ton of hardwork all thanks to Mr Todd.

    • @tanukeshari7219
      @tanukeshari7219 Год назад +17

      The SAT exams is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much 🥺🥺

    • @moneshpanghal8605
      @moneshpanghal8605 Год назад +7

      SAT Exams won't bother you or be your problem if you work with with Someone like Mr Todd N.

    • @moneshpanghal8605
      @moneshpanghal8605 Год назад +2

      He's God sent he saved me from taking the test for the 2nd time .But I think he's no longer taking students

    • @tanukeshari7219
      @tanukeshari7219 Год назад +1

      Who's Mr Todd ?

    • @moneshpanghal8605
      @moneshpanghal8605 Год назад +3

      ​@@tanukeshari7219He works with the college board but he has been helping students ace results just like mine for years now .

  • @expvired
    @expvired 2 года назад +390

    I'm a senior who never thought much of test scores but now I'm going back and retaking it this year. my original score without any studying was a 1070, my goal is a 1300 or higher as I'm studying this year and really want that better score for college applications. wish me luck :')

    • @luvmali7934
      @luvmali7934 2 года назад +25

      i got the exact same score as you!! and im tryinf to aim for at least 1200. We can do thissss!

    • @ashun9792
      @ashun9792 Год назад +3

      @@luvmali7934 did yall make it guys

    • @sae1bsf
      @sae1bsf Год назад +17

      I'm on the same boat here, I got an 1140 without studying and I'm trying to study this time aroud and aim for 1300+ but i really forgot most of the math 😭

    • @vocaste1062
      @vocaste1062 Год назад

      Wait you can retake it as a senior?

    • @ashun9792
      @ashun9792 Год назад +3

      @@vocaste1062 yes but youd have to do it before college applications are due whether u want ED in November or regular in january

  • @Ky_uhhh
    @Ky_uhhh Год назад +32

    Taking the SAT in march :) took my psat with very little study and got a 1330…aiming to get a 1500+ on my sat :) wish me luck!

  • @meilamayy
    @meilamayy 2 года назад +85

    i will update all my progress here:
    test 1: 1160 (math 580, english 580)
    test 2: 1130 (math 600, english 530)
    test 3: 1260 (math 670, english 590)
    test 4: 1230 (math 600, english 630)
    test 5: 1230 (math 610, english 620)
    test 6: 1300 (math 660, english 640)
    test 7: 1300 (math 600, english 700)
    test 8: 1340 (math 670, english 670)
    test 9: 1280 (math 650, english 630)
    test 10: 1300 (math 630, english 670)

    • @ev87644
      @ev87644 2 года назад

      when are u taking the sat

    • @meilamayy
      @meilamayy 2 года назад +1

      @@ev87644 december

    • @hassaniqbal5314
      @hassaniqbal5314 2 года назад

      Hey Linda could you help me out with few stuff regarding Sat?

    • @meilamayy
      @meilamayy 2 года назад

      @@hassaniqbal5314 suree of course!

    • @hassaniqbal5314
      @hassaniqbal5314 2 года назад +1

      You comfortable with communicating on insta or discord ?

  • @jeffjeff5266
    @jeffjeff5266 3 года назад +349

    I got pen and paper and made a note of everything you said and pasted it on my wall. this was such a good video. I'm aiming for at least a 1400

  • @beomgyusgirlfriend
    @beomgyusgirlfriend 2 года назад +443

    Hi! I’ve been kind of in a state of stupor since the 2022 school year ended. I’m a rising high school sophomore and this video got me EXTREMELY motivated !! The SAT is still relatively far in the future for me, but I wanted to prepare ahead of time. I will keep all your tips in mind! I wanted to thank you for getting me motivated again :D good luck in your studies !!!

    • @Floral_skies2727
      @Floral_skies2727 2 года назад +13

      This is exactly what I’m doing and I’m a rising junior. I took the psat as a sophomore, but I didn’t do so well cuz I only got an 820 😔.. now however, I’ve begun studying using khan academy and tutoring offered by my school. This is only the beginning, but hopefully I’ll do well in the future with some more motivation and practice. I hope the best for u and hopefully we can both do very well in a few months from now 😆 🙏🏻

    • @vivtourie3185
      @vivtourie3185 2 года назад +3

      @@Floral_skies2727 you got this!

    • @yuhkarry
      @yuhkarry 2 года назад +4

      Yall are different. Wish I had that kind of motivation in 10th grade. I'm a senior and have the Sat in 20 days.Just started prep and averaging around 1490-1520. Grinding for the 1550+ tho

    • @beomgyusgirlfriend
      @beomgyusgirlfriend 2 года назад +1

      @@yuhkarry Good luck, study hard!!! I know you can do it!

    • @kavithany5895
      @kavithany5895 Год назад

      @@beomgyusgirlfriend My name is preethika and studying for psat and i am a sophtmore in 10th grade🥺

  • @mero9096
    @mero9096 Год назад +33

    this is a wonderful video! i cannot emphasize how important reading in your free time is! the first time i took a sample SAT (in 8th grade), i scored the equivalent of a 740 on the reading section. i hadn't studied beforehand, i was just a huge reader (not heavy literature either, just novels), so everything flowed naturally for me.
    I'm entering junior year in two months, and i'm going to try to take the SAT in 2023, before it goes digital. my practice book just arrived in the mail, and my goal is 1530+. best of luck to anyone else taking it!

    • @sleep-mb9mg
      @sleep-mb9mg Год назад +1

      Do you read any specific subject things or just story books and any kind of friction? I was hoping to increase my reading habit but am unsure what type of books will help

    • @mero9096
      @mero9096 Год назад

      i was reading YA novels at the time; The Walled City, The Bone-Shard Emperor, lots of Agatha Christie, novels by James Rollins, etc. whatever kind of books you like is good, (except maybe comics?) - the goal is just to read more! @@sleep-mb9mg

  • @laylaalfaro1362
    @laylaalfaro1362 Год назад +77

    This is the best video I've seen regarding SAT tips!! I take my SAT in two weeks and I'm shooting for the 1350-1400 range and this definitely gave me a lot of ideas on how to study!!

    • @naveenan-ce2xg
      @naveenan-ce2xg Год назад

      Hey

    • @naveenan-ce2xg
      @naveenan-ce2xg Год назад

      Can u help me with few details please?

    • @lunaeclipse5768
      @lunaeclipse5768 Год назад

      Just to remind you, if there are many applicants with higher score than u, then u wont get admitted.
      If u want to get higher score, u need to become asian and rich.

    • @ange34
      @ange34 Год назад +5

      @@lunaeclipse5768you can still get admitted if your score is lower, it’s just a matter of fit with the school, race doesn’t matter either

    • @lunaeclipse5768
      @lunaeclipse5768 Год назад

      @@ange34 Dont u read the news?
      Many ivy leagues and U.C already ignore SAT and ACT as part of the admission.
      Because it can get easily gamed by rich people.
      Hopefully u understand now.

  • @kaloyanpetrov7906
    @kaloyanpetrov7906 2 года назад +131

    Hey, thank u for making this video! I'm going to be in the 10th grade this fall and I'm thinking about taking the SAT in 11th grade(spring 2024). I'm foreign and you really motivated me to start getting ready for the exam so I succeed and fulfill my dream of attending a university in the USA:)

    • @sunset2543
      @sunset2543 2 года назад +3

      im gonna be real with you if you consistently study until SPRING TWENTY TWENTY FOUR!?!?!?! for the sat and don't end up literally writing your own questions and get a 1600+ somehow... i started studying properly a month and a half ago and im already consistently scoring 1400+... please take your time to do extracurriculars instead as they will actually help you to get into colleges more than the sat will.

    • @amir7854
      @amir7854 Год назад

      Oh wow, it's seems like you are from Russia too. Gonna make 2024

    • @bb4251
      @bb4251 Год назад

      Don’t worry, it’s less competitive for international students

    • @thebruhtruth8973
      @thebruhtruth8973 Год назад

      @@bb4251 actually its more when u factor in admissions...so what really matters is a lot harder

    • @cold_rainy_day1774
      @cold_rainy_day1774 Год назад

      ​@@sunset2543Hi, what about math section, is one month enough to prepare just for maths and score 760+?

  • @harolddorsey4946
    @harolddorsey4946 Год назад +8

    I just graduated medical school and was looking for a good resource to show my cousins how to study for the SAT and this is by far the best advice I've seen on RUclips! This is similar to how Med students study for our standardized exams (STEP 1, STEP 2) which are really tough, and wouldn't be passed with a bad or inefficient study plan. Great job!

  • @mansopom5413
    @mansopom5413 Год назад +23

    Highest I got on a PSAT is 1260, I’ve got about a month, aiming for that 1500-1600 range, all I can say is that I’ll give it my best shot.

  • @mathwithmelissarose
    @mathwithmelissarose 11 месяцев назад +3

    I completely agree! It's so important to have a good routine

  • @ashleyxiao4015
    @ashleyxiao4015 3 года назад +37

    this is my sign to start prepping for the sat haha

  • @rayachaiban7809
    @rayachaiban7809 2 года назад +38

    You are great. I will be taking my first sat test in december as an 11th grader and im quite stressed. I am also a bit confused on how to study because it’s my first time, but your tips gave me a lot of help. Thank youuu

    • @tamagasanov
      @tamagasanov 2 года назад +1

      same here

    • @gabcooky
      @gabcooky 2 года назад

      dude same

    • @esthercho5578
      @esthercho5578 Год назад

      Same but Im just studying rn, hope it goes well for all of you

    • @emubird6904
      @emubird6904 2 месяца назад

      How you doing now

  • @allangonzalez1231
    @allangonzalez1231 Год назад +7

    Ty so much for this because I’m a sophomore but the sat is always a fear in the back in my head so a actually study guide is very helpful

  • @sheerio105
    @sheerio105 3 года назад +10

    and this is my sign to start prepping for the sat while giving my final exams... wish me lucks guys D:

  • @berkshire4607
    @berkshire4607 Год назад +4

    Hello, Joy Zou. I'm currently in my senior year as I'm typing this, and I've just watched your video with the rest of my class to take some SAT preparation notes, and I must say, you do make some great tips. Thanks for the tips. It's nice getting these from someone who can relate to this, even if this is a couple of years ago.

  • @zahrarasulzada
    @zahrarasulzada 2 года назад +10

    hi, my exam is on June 3. I am writing this comment to this video and after my exam i will look at here and see how things have changed. Good luck to everyone and thank u for advice!

  • @elarachoudhuri7950
    @elarachoudhuri7950 2 года назад +22

    Thank you for this usually talking about the SAT brings me so much stress but this calmed me down, thank you!

  • @JakeRosen635
    @JakeRosen635 3 года назад +20

    I don’t know you but your content is dope and I think you are a lovely human. I was born and raised in Nashville, so I think it’s super cool you’re going to vandy on a full scholarship. Cheers, Joy! :)

  • @BatMan-je7oj
    @BatMan-je7oj Год назад +27

    This is so much more detailed that I was expecting it to be. Thank you so much for everything you shared!

  • @sandrodinizzz
    @sandrodinizzz 7 месяцев назад +1

    i hope too much tht you find yours goals with the SAT because you calm me down too much if I haven't even booked the test yet, so , yeah , anxiety, so i 'wll to comeback here everytime i'm nervous thank you so much

  • @user-lo3fx2en3q
    @user-lo3fx2en3q 3 года назад +43

    thank you so much for this video!! it was really helpful as someone who’s taking the sat in the spring

  • @audrey_z07
    @audrey_z07 Год назад +34

    Hello! So I'm going to be taking my SAT in about 2 months. My goal score is a 1530+ which is really high lmao so this video really helped me get more motivated about studying and the tips are very nice. I'm going to start implementing them into my study sessions so hopefully I do end up getting the score I want :)
    Thank you so much again!

    • @rihanachekili1906
      @rihanachekili1906 Год назад

      how'd it go ?

    • @soggydelafries
      @soggydelafries 9 месяцев назад

      what score did you get

    • @audrey_z07
      @audrey_z07 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@rihanachekili1906 omg hi lol I haven't checked this video in so long but I ended up getting a 1540! I did take notes on this video but I feel like a lot of my improvement came from just doing multiple tests and every time I got something wrong, I took time to know why I got it wrong and how the right answer was right
      if you plan on taking it GL!

    • @audrey_z07
      @audrey_z07 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@soggydelafries 1540!

    • @soggydelafries
      @soggydelafries 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@audrey_z07 thats so good congrats!!

  • @ahj-army3650
    @ahj-army3650 Год назад +8

    Guys I have like 3 months to prepare and my score on the practice test was 830, wish me luck 🙏

  • @adrielgiwa-amu1343
    @adrielgiwa-amu1343 Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for this. I am writing my SAT tomorrow and with this I have all the inspiration I need.🙇

    • @sitalkarki6324
      @sitalkarki6324 Год назад +1

      Can you please say is this sat test is online?

  • @phy1lis
    @phy1lis 2 года назад +9

    i’m in 10th grade rn, this was super helpful thank you

    • @lilyevens545
      @lilyevens545 2 года назад

      oh my god same, i've just come from italy and i didn'y know the sat was a thing until a month ago, my dad wants me to get a 1550+ on the sat so thats what i want to get.

    • @phy1lis
      @phy1lis 2 года назад +1

      @@lilyevens545 the pressure is getting so bad😭🙏

    • @lilyevens545
      @lilyevens545 2 года назад

      @@phy1lis yeah ik

  • @kindlethecandle
    @kindlethecandle Год назад +2

    I just wanted to tell you that you are such a beautiful and kind soul. Thank you so much for these tips, I will keep them in mind when it comes time for me to start studying.

  • @bivekbhandaree6942
    @bivekbhandaree6942 3 года назад +30

    Most comprehensive explanation..
    Thanks, Joy ❤

  • @madisonglenn4836
    @madisonglenn4836 Год назад +2

    This video is so helpful! I had no idea where to start seeing that I take my SAT in month. Khan Academy is such a helpful tip. Thanks

  • @mimzywild3201
    @mimzywild3201 2 года назад +32

    hey this a great video!! it gives a great overview of studying for the sat, the best video i've seen. your editing is awesome too!! i liked the fast pace. anyway thanks for making this!!

  • @yourjuannie
    @yourjuannie Год назад +2

    Your tips really helps me. I'm going to take my SAT exam in three months so wish me luck! I'm aiming for 1600 so that I can get over 1500+.

  • @신채호-j1n
    @신채호-j1n 2 года назад +33

    rising senior… Aiming for 1500+ I have test on Aug 27 I’ll be back guyyyyss

  • @sophiapessoadealmeida243
    @sophiapessoadealmeida243 2 года назад +26

    Joy thank u soo much! I am an international student and that was one of the most helpful videos I have seen!

    • @salmansaeed4039
      @salmansaeed4039 2 года назад

      wow nice to hear ... dear can you help me in this regard?

    • @sophiapessoadealmeida243
      @sophiapessoadealmeida243 2 года назад +1

      @@salmansaeed4039 How specifically?

    • @salmansaeed4039
      @salmansaeed4039 2 года назад

      Regarding SAT and scholarship if you have know let me know. I said because you are international student ☺

    • @brunaleite3179
      @brunaleite3179 2 года назад

      @@sophiapessoadealmeida243 are you from brazil?

    • @sophiapessoadealmeida243
      @sophiapessoadealmeida243 2 года назад

      @@brunaleite3179 Yes! Are u too?

  • @sagarhgowda4808
    @sagarhgowda4808 2 года назад +4

    Thankyou so much for guiding us . Soon I'll send you my SAT scores.

  • @aasthabhabal
    @aasthabhabal 2 года назад +43

    Were you studying for the SAT while you had school? if so then how much time did you study everyday for the sat? compared to your school hw? thank u sm xoxo

    • @nytso4940
      @nytso4940 Год назад +3

      ong as a junior i have sm hw, i expect it to be easier when i am a senior since i will have more free time. did u ever find anything that works for you/did you get a good score?

  • @el3tcr
    @el3tcr Год назад +23

    Thanks a lot , got a straight 1560 ! 800/800 in English 🥹 and 760 in math 😊☺️ . This vid is legit helpful ! Thanks a lot for helping me get on my path and achieve my life goals !

    • @d3rinnn
      @d3rinnn Год назад +1

      how did you study vocabulary

    • @el3tcr
      @el3tcr Год назад +9

      @@d3rinnnWhen it comes to studying vocabulary for the SAT, I found a few things really helpful. First, I used vocabulary books and flashcards to learn new words. I also made sure to study a little bit every day and create a schedule to stay consistent. Understanding root words, prefixes, and suffixes was really useful too. Instead of just memorizing word lists, I practiced in context by reading articles and passages. Finally, I made sure to review and reinforce the words I learned regularly. Hope these tips help! Good luck friend!

    • @goldajohn3666
      @goldajohn3666 Год назад

      Hello! Please do you mind sharing your study schedule? And how were you able to get 800 in the English section. Thank you.

    • @el3tcr
      @el3tcr Год назад +4

      @@goldajohn3666 Hey John !
      We’ll surely I’ll share my tactics !
      Well we all humans differentiate according to our grasping power . Mine was more compared to the competition around me , so usually I would contribute 4-5 hours a day, but you can also minimize it upto 10-20 hours per week which will yield a good result as well ! Remember, you yourself know what are your capabilities and limits, and success strikes in when you start pushing those limits and barriers which yields to a prosperous life !

    • @el3tcr
      @el3tcr Год назад +3

      Also regarding how I scored a 800/800 in English , that’s cause my first language is English and my mom was a teacher in her youthful years in London so she always gave me the aspiration to be super fluent in English as this is the most important language the whole universe ! The only prospect I focused on before the exams was to open my sophomore, high school, and senior high school grammar textbooks to be perfect to understand the complex passages asap during the exam . To tell you the truth, I didn’t have the intention of giving SAT but gave it as my Girlfriend wanted me to meet her in Korea to be together , so I just studied the bare minimum , and yeah ?! That’s it ! You’ll get what you want ! Anyways ATB for your SAT !

  • @nayna2442
    @nayna2442 2 года назад +4

    tysmm!! im doing igcse’s but my dad suddenly said i had to take SATs by the end of the year so i was COMPLETELY unprepared. thank you for letting me know about the testing dates especially!
    im not looking forward to this year 😭 6 igcses, 2 a levels and now the sats :((

  • @jevan_07
    @jevan_07 Год назад +1

    Thank you I'm going to apply these strategies over the next month 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @SoggyMuffin007
    @SoggyMuffin007 Год назад +15

    My goal is to score between 1200-1300 since that is a satisfactory score for me ( I’d be over the moon if I ever scored over 1400 ) however so far I’ve only ever been getting 1100 on the practice exams. I cannot physically grasp how some people can score within the 1500 range, I’ve been studying the best that I can but I’m not even pushing 1200 on the mock exams yet. At this point I’ve just accepted that I’m not academically competent but I’m gonna keep trying. My exam is in less than a week.

  • @Hu.askedd
    @Hu.askedd 7 месяцев назад

    You all have such good scores :(
    I recently got my results back and scored a 870.... safe to say I cried very much and now I'm determined to do better and make my family proud :)

  • @tahatariq2424
    @tahatariq2424 2 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for posting such informational and motivational videos.I really needed this.

  • @graceajayi6088
    @graceajayi6088 2 года назад +2

    Thank you, new subscriber, I’ll be a senior this year, I’ll be retaking SAT’s thanks again for sharing 🥰

  • @hypedboshy9368
    @hypedboshy9368 Год назад +5

    I have it march 1st. its gonna be my first official sat and hopefully my last. I am currently at around a 1200 give or take. Ill let yall know what I got after I get my, score back ill be studying more.

  • @Sgram40
    @Sgram40 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m gonna be a senior this year and i didn’t study for it my Junior year due to mental health and simply not taking it that seriously cuz people were telling me colleges don’t check the SAT scores anymore.. anywho i’m retaking it this year, so wish me luck and the best of luck to everyone else taking it!!!!

  • @shivaprasadmallikarjunaiah3751

    That's a great video with lot of good tips. Thanks for sharing all that info and guidance.

  • @kansasef5tornado91
    @kansasef5tornado91 2 года назад +23

    My problem is with the literature passages, the math section is very easy, and the science and history passages make sense, since they are factual and use data or historical/evidence. The problem with the literature Passages is that they are not factual, they cut an excerpt of a random book and give you questions, I know there is only one possible answer, but often I don't understand what it is talking about (even by using the line reference questions). What is the best way to approach the literature passage?

    • @AreEnTee
      @AreEnTee 2 года назад

      I would reccos talking to an English/literature teacher about that issue.
      For now, try to get a (free) copy of any chapter fiction book that has summaries availability online (e.g 1984 by George Orwell).
      Read the first chapter, write down a summary of what you read, and compare that to the online summary
      Hopefully this can help improve your comprehension of the literature sections

    • @mbot3759
      @mbot3759 2 года назад +2

      Read the black book by michael Barrett! It might help. I’m reading it now :)

    • @plumfaiiry9123
      @plumfaiiry9123 2 года назад +3

      I second M Bot! I bought the SAT and ACT Black Book by Barrett and it helped A TON. He breaks down the structure of both tests, explains how to target and evaluate each section, and then has lengthy answer explanations of old SAT/ACT questions.
      Using only his Black Book for the SAT (and for like, 4 days of intense studying), I was able to make an over 100 point increase.
      If you’re able to study by sitting down and committing to reading a lot of stuff (either for a long time or very frequently), I highly recommend purchasing his book.

    • @crescentaudios4982
      @crescentaudios4982 2 года назад +3

      for me it’s the opposite, i get most questions right on literature, but questions wrong with factual reading and i don’t understand the math at all, i get so jealous when people say it’s easy

    • @ardin1437
      @ardin1437 2 года назад

      In my experience the best way to get better at writing and reading tests is to just read more. reading a lot of books outside of school, especially those that challenge you but are still interesting, kind of makes you naturally better at understanding writing and makes you subconsciously remember rules. it's a lot better than trying to memorize a lot of rules by themselves, but if you only have a bit of time that may be the only way.

  • @skerete7968
    @skerete7968 7 месяцев назад

    thank you, i have been struggling to improve my score in practice tests.

  • @Duda-dl8yw
    @Duda-dl8yw 2 года назад +5

    this video is amazing, you really help me a lot

  • @o.o995
    @o.o995 2 года назад +6

    I have like less than two months to prepare but I have no motivation. Last time I took it was several months ago and I got a 1040 after study for 3 weeks 😭 I really really need motivation because I don’t want to keep procrastinating.

    • @Okay250
      @Okay250 2 года назад +2

      Can I ask how old u are because I’m 15 currently and am thinking of taking them at the end of year 11 when I’m 16 (I’m from the uk) and I’m not sure how old I’m supposed to be to take them

  • @divinirakiza1465
    @divinirakiza1465 2 года назад +6

    I am taking an SAT this December, I hope to come back here with better results.

  • @new_york640
    @new_york640 2 года назад +29

    Hello, thank you for video, I want to ask you, how long you prepared to sat? Can I take 1500+ during the 2 months preparation?

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  2 года назад +25

      hi! i prepared for around 2-3 months before taking my test. i would say hitting your goal score in 2 months is definitely doable if you're able to dedicate enough time to prepping or are used to taking standardized tests.

    • @yashikagarg8486
      @yashikagarg8486 2 года назад

      @@joyzou hey so would 16 weeks be enough then and doable with IB diploma program

    • @sightcraft9473
      @sightcraft9473 Год назад

      ​@@joyzou I highly think that it also depends of ones before level , I mean yours was decent so you succeeded , if I am now at around 1100 or 1200 how long would it take to make it 1500+

  • @_cindytong
    @_cindytong 3 года назад +16

    i'm taking the sat in october thank you for this video!!

  • @almudena7646
    @almudena7646 2 года назад +7

    Thanks you!! Very good advice :)

  • @ryan1149
    @ryan1149 2 года назад +24

    On my PSAT, I got 1390/1440, do you believe this could transfer at all on the SAT? How wide is the gap in difficulty from the questions in your (or anyone who's taken the SAT) opinion?

    • @ryan1149
      @ryan1149 2 года назад +2

      I'd also like to say this was a really well-made video, and I'll definitely be coming to rewatch it in the future!

    • @michellegorner1504
      @michellegorner1504 2 года назад +8

      From my personal experience, the PSAT and SAT are pretty identical in difficulty. I would still say that you should continue to study and review as your SAT approaches. On my PSAT I got an 1150 and a 1270 on my SAT without any studying (I am taking my actual SAT for college soon). Continue to study and use Khan Academy for practice and you should get a great grade with ease :)

  • @aliorsel0
    @aliorsel0 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for your advices and motivation 😊

  • @ayeshaalhamed2185
    @ayeshaalhamed2185 2 года назад +6

    I did the SAT in my junior year and I’ll have to do it again in my senior year because I messed up so bad.

    • @shoon2604
      @shoon2604 2 года назад +2

      owh good luck though, i'm sure you'll improve plenty!

    • @ayeshaalhamed2185
      @ayeshaalhamed2185 2 года назад +1

      @@shoon2604 thank you! Hopefully 😭

  • @1973basu
    @1973basu 7 месяцев назад

    This is a fantastic video! Thanks very much.

  • @ҚазыбекКолумбаев
    @ҚазыбекКолумбаев Год назад +1

    Thanks a lot, I get a whole that I want from this video

  • @amnaparvez8211
    @amnaparvez8211 2 года назад +1

    I' m peprering for my SATS and this helped me lots so thank you ❤

  • @richardchavez7181
    @richardchavez7181 2 года назад +3

    im taking the sat for the first time as a senior and its in 3 days and i havent studied one bit. Think ill get a perfect score

    • @xducc
      @xducc 2 года назад +4

      what did you make lol

  • @suckyamudda9797
    @suckyamudda9797 2 года назад +2

    i'm saving this for when the time comes😭

  • @sandeshh.h
    @sandeshh.h 18 дней назад +1

    me watching this the night before my sat

  • @azizchebil1563
    @azizchebil1563 Год назад +1

    A very useful video, thank you :)

  • @aoikuma2337
    @aoikuma2337 Год назад +3

    Not me watching this the night before my SAT

  • @meme-licious9688
    @meme-licious9688 2 года назад +4

    I am an international student and you might be aware of the new digital pattern of the SAT. I want to prepare for the new English section of the SAT with one question per passage and I need your help for that. Can you please upload a 15 Day SAT Digital English prep. Thanks!

  • @Awaji-TeleyemUrangwung
    @Awaji-TeleyemUrangwung 2 года назад +1

    Thanks so much, this is so motivating.

  • @georgepalmer5497
    @georgepalmer5497 Год назад +1

    There was another young Asian woman with amazing scores on her ACT tests who said she did not get into Stanford because of the essay portion of the application tests. I believe much of the essay portion of the entrance exams relies on "general background knowledge". Whether you subscribe to this or not, no one can deny that a lot of weight is put on an applicant's general background knowledge. Maybe Asians should mention Ghandhi, and Mao Tse Tung in their essays, as well as maybe the excessive bombing campaign of the U.S. during the Vietnam War.

  • @navbijon4382
    @navbijon4382 2 года назад

    This was so helpful thanks so much !!

  • @mdthoriqulislamthonmay8667
    @mdthoriqulislamthonmay8667 2 года назад +3

    Pretty insightful ❤️

  • @ROZAYEE
    @ROZAYEE Год назад +2

    I have a question, for practice tests mainly math are they all following the same concept as the actual sat meaning you learn how to solve a problem on the practice test right will how you solve that problem will be the same way you solve it on the SAT?

  • @anjalimendhe3117
    @anjalimendhe3117 Год назад

    You're amazing ❤️ loved your video

  • @dawson9736
    @dawson9736 Год назад +2

    hey idk if you'll read this or if anyone will read this, but maybe I can get a reply. I have just been struggling a lot with school and just life in general and I have not been able to get into the mindset of dedicating myself to studying (or anything tbh). I took the SAT and I got a 1390. I thought that was it. The average is 1510 at my school (yes you read that right). I took it again a few months later with no studying just to get a benchmark. I got a 1490. I think my mindset just improved a bit. Now, I've been on the fence about retaking because I did poorly on the math (730), which is the easiest section imo. But I just don't think I'm there yet to where I can dedicate myself to do the studying. Should I retake? Will forcing myself to study help me to learn discipline?

  • @maryuchen
    @maryuchen 2 года назад +3

    I’m taking the august SAT and your video is so helpful! Thank you thank you thank you!

    • @5tuffz
      @5tuffz 2 года назад +1

      Same here!

  • @tolgonaianarbekkyzy4733
    @tolgonaianarbekkyzy4733 2 года назад

    Thank you so much! It was useful

  • @willianmicheal1412
    @willianmicheal1412 Год назад +2

    Hello!
    Thanks for your very great video.
    One question pls
    Did you take Sat with essay or without essay?

  • @BMArulkumar
    @BMArulkumar Год назад +1

    How many days you take time to prepration????

  • @tasneemmotasim1604
    @tasneemmotasim1604 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much!!!🥺🥺🥺u r the best💖💖💖

  • @icallyoucoolisme
    @icallyoucoolisme 2 года назад +3

    What should be a goal score for an A and B student that is average in every subject? I don’t want to shoot too high nor too low.

    • @farisalabbad9742
      @farisalabbad9742 2 года назад

      why dont you wanna shoot high if youre not putting youre all in school which is easy the least you can do is put your all in tests like sat

  • @estherramanantsialonina6198
    @estherramanantsialonina6198 Год назад

    Thank you thank you thank you ❤I feel less stressed now 😅

  • @KateSmith-ck7nd
    @KateSmith-ck7nd 4 месяца назад

    I'm preparing for SAT now and will be very appreciative if you recommend me some study books you used during your preparation. May be Baron's, Kaplan or Princeton Review. Who's better?

  • @Estonos18
    @Estonos18 2 года назад +2

    I'm in 8th grade and I'm taking the SAT in November, wish me luck😅

  • @SenayTewolde
    @SenayTewolde Год назад +2

    How long did you study for before you took the test?

    • @eeyle9281
      @eeyle9281 Год назад

      Hey i have a question acutally i can't afford to study abroad so can i get admission at your university if i scored high in sat? I mean will i get scholarship?

  • @muhammadmustafotojimamatov1172
    @muhammadmustafotojimamatov1172 Год назад +3

    What do you recommend for international students. English is not taught at my school. I recently got 1310 with EWBRW 620. How can I improve my Language section?

  • @kevinpari9500
    @kevinpari9500 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much!

  • @thatgurlebun
    @thatgurlebun 2 года назад +3

    I’m a 10th grader, and I’m taking it next week sturday

  • @randomguy123playsgames
    @randomguy123playsgames 2 года назад +13

    Does anyone know what a 32-34 on the act would be compared to sat? If so would these be comparable skills for a 32-34 on act studying?

    • @virajrao2281
      @virajrao2281 2 года назад +5

      According to the ACT website, a 32 is anywhere from 1420-1440. A 33 is anywhere from 1450-1480. A 34 is a 1490-1520.

  • @trappedinreality6726
    @trappedinreality6726 2 года назад +8

    does everything in this video still apply for students taking the psat?

  • @fahmidaalamsneha804
    @fahmidaalamsneha804 Год назад

    This is the first video i watched after planning to give SAT. It's so helpful Thank you so much!! Im an asian and I use the Casio 991ESplus calculator. I just have a question that what calculator will be better for SAT ?

  • @sreyasree930
    @sreyasree930 Год назад +2

    So wht if didn't study maths after high school?

  • @Fairyngel900
    @Fairyngel900 2 дня назад

    After my high-school, I suddenly thought of studying abroad and did my ielts. Now i am planning to go for SAT but the problem is that I haven't done any Maths for the past 2 years.

  • @mia-ee3oo
    @mia-ee3oo Год назад +2

    8th grade psat score: 1050
    10th grade psat score: 1100
    summer between 10th and 11th grade sat score:

  • @carudk
    @carudk 2 года назад

    It helps a lot, thank you.

  • @rileyso111
    @rileyso111 Год назад

    What practice tests and drills do you recommend?

  • @rafiarana472
    @rafiarana472 2 года назад +8

    i have a question!! the thing i’m struggling with the most is timing, on my psat i literally only got through half of the questions in each section. U said to take practice tests a lot to help, but where can i take practice tests? most of the online ones costs money and idk if i can spend that much every week lol

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  2 года назад +6

      hi! great question. collegeboard has 8 free practice SAT tests on their website! i left a link to them in this video's description box under "general" in the extra resources section. also, sometimes local libraries will have test prep books with additional practice tests available for check out.

    • @rafiarana472
      @rafiarana472 2 года назад

      @@joyzou oh okay thanks!!

    • @jeremiahpates1619
      @jeremiahpates1619 2 года назад +1

      @@rafiarana472 I strongly recommend Khan academy. They have problems for every topic, I did not take any practice tests until I mastered every topic. I only took one practice test and got a 1520 on my SAT. And I was only doing 25-30 minutes a day for 3 weeks. I would not have mastered the SAT if I had not done Khan Academy's reading comprehension questions. Cannot recommend them more!

    • @maggie6089
      @maggie6089 2 года назад

      Something that could also help is tactics, I was told don’t read the whole passages or for the math portion start in the the middle (example: A.)1 B.)2 C.)3 D.4 E.)7) start with the C and see if you need to go higher or lower. There’s a lot more “tactics” I can tell you about:)

    • @farisalabbad9742
      @farisalabbad9742 2 года назад

      @@jeremiahpates1619 can you send a link?

  • @Okay250
    @Okay250 2 года назад +4

    Hi I’m from the uk and am going into year 11 (I think grade 10?) and we do GCSEs but I want to apply to America for uni so I need to take the sats is it just the three hour exam on reading, writing and maths I need to take? Also it’s august now if I revise for the sats will I be able to take them in may or is that soon I will also be revising for my GCSEs alongside which are also in may?