1. take as many practice tests as you possibly can. 2. don't time time yourself while practicing. 3. take one subject at a time! 4.don't mark the right answers on the questions you get wrong mark an X instead. 5. treat each test like its your last!
@@mikel-pf8gd In the video Jillian explained that she didn't time herself in the beginning. This allowed her to know what she knows/doesn't know without the stress of being timed which then could be the reason for missing something.
To save more time, in the reading portion I would read the questions before I read the article so I automatically know what I’m looking for. That way I don’t have to go back and read through the article again.
You could also just try looking only for the 1 or 2 questions that are about the WHOLE passage. They're often the first question after the text. You can also try repeating a two-word summary of each of the answer choices in that question to yourself before you go back and read the passage. (shout out to my student Dylan for coming up with this method)
Let me tell you my story :) first time I took my PSAT when I was in freshmen year and I got a 560 😂 I took it again in sophomore year and I got 940 , I took the psat again in junior year and I got 1200+ , I’ve been self studying past 5 months and I think I can get 1400+ ..
I wanted at least a 1300. That was my goal, my minimum. I Got an 1170. Now I’m retaking it senior year but I’m completely dejected. I have a couple weeks left. I’m really trying to understand things better. People are counting on me.
you got this i know its such a stigmatized process; my 3rd SAT is this Saturday and i really want a 1400 (i got 1310 on the last one/1330 if superscored) and i think my best advice is to really follow the advice given in prep books, especially for the reading bc they give good advice on how to eliminate answers) good luck!
I’m gonna leave my progress here..! No judging. Practice Test 1: 1090 #2: 1070 #3: 1190 #4: 1230 (P.s. I’m a rising freshman. I need a sat score for a highschool I’m applying for)
This is so helpful! I’m also trying to raise my original score around 300 points to get in the 1500s range and seeing that you were able too helps me see that it’s possible! :)
My tip: if you know you’re taking the ACT, study for that FIRST! The timing of the ACT is much faster so if you study hard and get used to it, the SAT will seem like a piece of cake! (At least that’s how it was for me)
Honestly, for me at least, knowing that there will be another opportunity really relieved my test anxiety and I ended up with a much better score than I predicted!
Can I just say THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I’m British and taking the SAT after being in a different system bc I want to study in the US, I got a 1130 on my first ever test w no prep at all, I was super disappointed because I want to get into Ivy League. Your video made me realize that it’s possible to actually improve my score significantly and I can’t wait to get a 1400+ with hard work!
Same here, I am trying to get a good SAT score to go study in the US. I already have some scholarship interests because I play soccer but I want to get a good SAT score so I can get into a big school. When will you be taking the SAT?
That’s so funny… we got the EXACT same first two SAT scores (1190 and 1360)! Hoping that’s a good sign, and through hard work and dedication, there will be a 1510 in my future!!
Thank you so much! I’m currently studying for the SAT as well, and I really recommend the college panda books, including Erika Meltzer’s Critical reading for the reading section!
@@remasalhawari8077 I’m late for this comment, but I studied using Khan Academy and got a 1410 in my first try. The format of the exercises are *exactly* the same as the actual SAT. The most important thing that Khan Academy has (imo) is the full practice tests.
@@mmelo7832 great thank you I am doing my SAT in 10 days lol kinda stressed, studied using college panda but will use khan now or in my next attempt inshallah
I took it at the end of my sophomore year and got a 1310. Just took it again 2 months into junior year and got a 1400. My Superscore is a 1440 combining my 2 tests. Hoping this video helps me reach the 1500 I want by the end of my junior year.
How long did overall raising your score by 200+ points take you? How many hours did you spend per week? Any tips on how to balance school, extracurriculars, and studying for the SAT?
I took my first SAT in October, took a small break and then started studying for my second one during winter break (late Dec.) and then took my final SAT on March 3rd! So roughly 2-3 months. I think I mostly tried to study on the weekends - I would try to study a little on Friday night and then do around 4ish hours on Sat and 4ish on Sunday, because during the week I was busy with extracurriculars, school, and work! The best tip I have is to try to be really productive with your time so even if you don't have a ton of time to study, you make the best use of your time. A good way I would do it is section by section, so like I mentioned in the video, I would do an entire math section (for example), then check over that one and see what I did wrong, and then take a small break and repeat with the same subject or a different subject. That way, you study for 30-40 minute increments while also making sure you are productive. Hope this helps!
I needed this, I didn’t study and after a year of virtually no education, the SAT was rough. I’m an intelligent man, and I got a 1270. I am hoping that if I relearn and learn all the formulas I can get in the 1500s range.
I scored a 1590 and got into Stanford, but you do have slightly more subscribers than me, and Berkeley is the best UC. How I scored a 1590 was essentially learning all of the grammar rules through an Erica Meltzer book, reading The Economist every day until my reading comprehension peaked, and doing math drills with Nielson Phu's College Panda Math book until I could finish the entire book without missing a single question in a row. What helped me get into Stanford is the fact that I had strong stats, stellar essays, and my extracurricular was me starting a company at the age of 15. Good luck at Berkeley!
@@chuuriplesondepop I started a web design company, sold fancy designs for the time back then for $500 a pop, and was well off. Then I employed people to work for me, and it took off. Top 15 universities love entrepreneurial applicants. As for how long it took me to improve, I just studied all the material over a 2 week period, took a practice test, and then repeated it until I could consistently score a 1570+ (my goal score). This was 4 practice tests, so roughly 2 months. If you ever consider paying for help, don't. Self studying is the best learning method, pirate books using LibGen, don't let anyone milk you or your parents for money just because you are wanting a high score.
@@chuuriplesondepop If you are majoring in computer science, you should try to start a business with that field. Try to become a leader in your community at a young age (teens) in whatever field you intend to major in. It looks stellar on your application, and if you are #1 in the world at a meaningful skill (such as an instrument or whatever) Harvard will let you in guaranteed as long as you have a 1540 and a 4.0 unweighted.
@@Veroxus damn, that's really impressive :0 i'm genuinely intrigued about what this company is about since i'm planning to open one as well. do you think i could dm you privately, thru discord or something?
I stayed till the end and almost teared up by your words. Thank you for the motivation, thank you for putting so much effort into your videos. This is really gonna help me, best of luck with your life ahead ❤️
@@maya8662 it depends right? In my first ever sample SAT, I got 1260, which isn't bad considering I'm not from the US and here in India we don't have such high level English passages and grammar. My math is pretty strong so, 1 month should be enough for me to get a good score.
I scored 1130 on the sat in my first try,and I used to get 1450+ in my practice tests,like wtf 😑need to give it again in my senior year,I hope ur video could help me to score more than 1500
i got an 1150 on my first psat and 1180 on my second. i just got back results for the june sat and i got a 1280 without studying! i’m taking another in august and i’m so excited to see what i can do when i actually study!!! i’m sure you’ll do great on your sat :)
My experience is that unless you are really smart and really self-motivated, hire a good tutor if you can afford or your parents can afford. I am not that self-motivated so I got a very good but expensive tutor. Scored 1550+ in my first shot so I am done with SAT
This is going to be the answer for a lot of people. There have been studies that show, while some people can self-study effectively, 1-on-1 tutoring is the most effective method for improving your score.
I’m taking the PSAT in 2 days (I’m a sophomore) and I really want a 1500 minimum but I got a 1310 on a practice test I took this weekend. This video felt great, I hope it can help me get it up super fast
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I’m doing most of these steps without knowing it and I had a PSAT score of 900 and decided to practice for the SAT and I just recently took a practice test and got a 1210. We go this people best of luck for anyone taking the SAT whether your a Junior or a Senior.🍀
man, this is the rare moments i ever type in a comment section, but i appreciate these tips. This is the first time ive ever taken something so serious that im studying 24/7 everyday and staying back at school until 6pm to get a good score. I really want to get in this business school and one of the requirements was a high sat score. hoping for the best :)
this is so helpful. im a sophomore right now and taking a test prep course where i’m “destined” to get a 1400+ by the end of the course when i take my test this june, today i took my first practice test within the course and i got lower than my original score which drastically reduced my confidence and motivation to continue
Thank you for a REALISTIC view... people are complaining about making a 1350, when there are people who are scoring less than 1100!! Thank you for speaking up for those people!
Got a 1270 on my junior year PSAT, 1410 on my SAT only from studying on khan academy, and then took it again during a very stressful time with little studying and got a 1350. gonna take it one last time and focus on mainly improving my reading score and also taking time to *read the problems carefully* throughout the test. i'm the type of person who makes careless mistakes because i rush or don't pay attention, rather than because i don't understand the content. Khan academy has been extremely helpful for me tho and im hoping for a 1500 on the oct 1 test. edited: my life actually went to shit and got incredibly stressful and overall really really bad so I took the SAT without studying the month prior. i got a 740 on the reading and 700 on math. this was the first time I've ever done better on reading than math. I got a 1440, but unfortunately the school I'm hoping for doesn't superscore, which would have been a 1460. all in all, the reading sections are doable as long as you are present in what you are doing and just trying.
*_Hey Jillian! I saw your comment on Cathrin's page and wanted to stop by and say hello! Wishing you tons of success on your RUclips journey! Blessings ^_^_*
You inspired me thank you for all your tips and recommendations, I saw you recommended practice tests from Princeton review, but do you recommended their prep in general? I heard from some that since its unofficial it’s not helpful
Aw yay i’m so glad I could help! I would 100% recommend the collegeboard study guide first!! But then if you need MORE practice tests or find that you don’t like the style of explanations in the Collegeboard books, I would say from personal experience (SAT prep + AP Test prep), I trust the Princeton Review almost just as much as collegeboard. Hope this helps and good luck!
girl u are making me so hopeful rn LOL. (um if u are someone I know reading this- ignore this😁👍) on my past I got a 1200 andddd I want to get least above a 1350 on my march sat. ive taken a few practice tests but like my scores keep hovering around the same area bc of the math section 😭. im def going to take a lot more practices tests now ty for this vid!!!
Love this video so much! I'm planning to take the October SAT and I'm real nervous for it especially the math section :'( Thanks for the encouragement, will hopefully incorporate these tips while I study
I resonated so much with what you had to say about a reputed test prep company being largely unhelpful in your prep of the SAT. I too went to a very reputed company but found it not worth the money and time, at all. If anyone is seeking to enroll at similar test prep company, but is worried about the fees, my advice to you is : Don't enroll. Instead, make use of Khan academy and other online free resources. I promise you it will help so much, and as per my experience, much much more than a test prep company that will make your pockets empty.
100% agree! I was encouraged to go to a test prep center and instead used khan academy and free pdfs of previous tests online. I got a 1480 on my first attempt and 1550 on my second so definitely would recommend self study :)
I took the PSAT this october and got like 1080. I was so disapointed in myself, the SATS are coming up in march and I'm going to use your techniques to help out! Edit: checked and it was a 1010 💀 Edit2 4/16/21: got my SAT scores and it’s a 1160 💀
Hey! Don't worry! On the PSAT in October I got a 1030 and my goal is at least 1290 on the SAT. Let me know your score after taking the SAT in March! I started studying on Monday and I've been studying every day (my test is in May)!
Hey Jillian! Would you mind sharing your SAT study plan so it can serve as a guide? That would be very helpful because it is kind of hard trying to plan when to study English, reading, and math throughout the week. Thank you!
Hey Jillian! This video was super helpful. I’m currently a rising senior trying to improve my score and I signed up for a test prep tutoring service. I took a practice test recently and my score didn’t improve. I was wondering if you’d be willing to share the class you went to, as I’m debating whether I should continue the prep program. Thanks!
as a rising junior, i'm currently taking a summer sat prep course. they recommended we use the college board blue book too! i also found your tips extremely useful, thank you so much!
Wow my first SAT score was also 1190! AND AFTER ATTENDING CLASS FOR ENTIRE SUMMER I ONLY INCREASED MY SCORE BY ONLY 10 POINTS TOO! Thats an amazing coincidence.
Maksud Akramov It is definitely possible!! It is completely up to you and how smart you study :) Try different ways to study and see what works best for you! Good luck!
I'm a sophomore right now and have been looking for a way to improve my scores for when I take the SAT next year. For my 8th grade PSAT I got a 1150 and for the PSAT I took a couple months ago I got a 1330. I think I can get at least a 1450 ~ on my SAT but I'm hoping to go 1500+. I'm sure your video will help much, thank you!
I used Khan Academy and studied only a month beforehand and raised it 100 points. But imagine if I did it with more months worth.. I think I’ll try again
You want to raise your score? Learn grammar rules, read closely as there is always evidence to either support answers or eliminate answers. But you can't eliminate answers on the writing section if you don't know grammar rules. Math is math. Learn the math concepts. Practice word problems
I am going into my senior year this year and am slightly dissatisfied with my 1140 even though, I know it is enough for me to get into my dream school (Michigan State). So, thanks for the tips.
I am not from the US. I only heard about the SAT in my junior year and decided to attempt it once, this is the digital SAT btw, so I didnt know about any books like the princeton review and other etc. I only knew about Khan Academy and the four tests on bluebook, i managed to score a 1350. I know that I can do better so i am thinking of giving the sat again in may :D
Thank you so much! I was going to take the sat this may but covid happened. I already had a plan to take it at the end of my sophomore year and study junior year. I'm getting back on track.
If u struggle on the sat before you retake it try the act. Sometimes the sat isn’t for you. Like for me I didn’t do well on the sat I got like a 1340 but I got a 34 on the act. there were other factors since the sat was in Covid so I had to wake up at like 4 am and drive 3 hours after which I fell asleep in the math with calculator section(after answering all the questions) but for the act it was like 10 minutes away and I woke up at like 6:45, but the act just felt better to me.
I got 1100 for my first test and I need at least 1300+ within 1 month. I tried to study when i have a little time cause soo many school assignments and test. I really hope I'm able to achieve this
I am an international student who will write SAT exam in 2 month later first in life. Its so inconvenient for international student to pass SAT because we often forced to move to another country in order to pass it because in my country there is only 1 SAT center where places are booked 2 years before exam starts.
Am I the only one who thinks about some random shit while reading ☠️ I just can’t focus
saaaame
samee
Especially for me on the history ones 😂
ADHD or PHD so take meds
@@yeetusfeetus7108 Not everyone has ADHD, they say I do idc I just don't like doing boring shit I don't need my heart to stop to read
I watched this video and somehow raised my score from 1430 (Sept 26 SAT) to 1500 (Oct 3 SAT) in 1 week wow! thank you so much
Wow that’s amazing! Congratulations!!! So glad I can help and that’s great to hear! :)
Me wondering how u even got the 1430
980😭😭😭
please tell me how you did this! i have two weeks until i take the SAT.
So do you selected for the university?? Or not
1. take as many practice tests as you possibly can.
2. don't time time yourself while practicing.
3. take one subject at a time!
4.don't mark the right answers on the questions you get wrong mark an X instead.
5. treat each test like its your last!
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why would u not time urself while practicing?
@@mikel-pf8gd In the video Jillian explained that she didn't time herself in the beginning. This allowed her to know what she knows/doesn't know without the stress of being timed which then could be the reason for missing something.
To save more time, in the reading portion I would read the questions before I read the article so I automatically know what I’m looking for. That way I don’t have to go back and read through the article again.
You could also just try looking only for the 1 or 2 questions that are about the WHOLE passage. They're often the first question after the text. You can also try repeating a two-word summary of each of the answer choices in that question to yourself before you go back and read the passage. (shout out to my student Dylan for coming up with this method)
Yes I do this and if I have more time I read through the articles and look back at my questions to make sure they’re correct
Let me tell you my story :) first time I took my PSAT when I was in freshmen year and I got a 560 😂 I took it again in sophomore year and I got 940 , I took the psat again in junior year and I got 1200+ , I’ve been self studying past 5 months and I think I can get 1400+ ..
Wow that is amazing! You should be very proud :) Good luck!!
Jillian Goldberg thank you 😊
I know how you feel. I am practicing for the SAT now. I hope i am as lucky as you are. Great job! 😄😁
KIA practice makes it perfect, you got this :)
Good luck!!! :)
I wanted at least a 1300. That was my goal, my minimum. I Got an 1170. Now I’m retaking it senior year but I’m completely dejected. I have a couple weeks left. I’m really trying to understand things better. People are counting on me.
you got this i know its such a stigmatized process; my 3rd SAT is this Saturday and i really want a 1400 (i got 1310 on the last one/1330 if superscored) and i think my best advice is to really follow the advice given in prep books, especially for the reading bc they give good advice on how to eliminate answers) good luck!
How did you do?
how did it go
Same :/ I only improves like 30 points
@@jaidenwitter idk who you’re talking to for the comment but I got a 1400! I retook it again and I’m too scared to check the new score lol
I’m gonna leave my progress here..! No judging.
Practice Test 1: 1090
#2: 1070
#3: 1190
#4: 1230
(P.s. I’m a rising freshman. I need a sat score for a highschool I’m applying for)
dang, my 10th past score was lower, good job
This is so helpful! I’m also trying to raise my original score around 300 points to get in the 1500s range and seeing that you were able too helps me see that it’s possible! :)
Glad I could help!! :)
Where you able to do it? What was your last score?
what'd you get?
@@selin725 are you still studying or did you take it fr
@@bassam_turkistani are you still studying or do you have your final score
My tip: if you know you’re taking the ACT, study for that FIRST! The timing of the ACT is much faster so if you study hard and get used to it, the SAT will seem like a piece of cake! (At least that’s how it was for me)
Honestly, for me at least, knowing that there will be another opportunity really relieved my test anxiety and I ended up with a much better score than I predicted!
all my scores look like the waves in the ocean, rising and falling every time
dude, i comprehend you so freaking a lot
@@АбдуАбду-е6х I did give the SAT but feels like there were no waves this time and I got 1240 👀
People change like the tides in the ocean - dream
@@drahan7383 😔😔😔
Hope you do really good
Yesterday, I took my first SAT practice test as an 8th grader and I got 1180. I am so happy!
Congrats!!
Amazing work! You’re smarter than most juniors (including me I got a 1010)
Smarty pants!
That pretty good for the 8th grader
1180 is great for an 8th grader, keep it up buddy
Can I just say THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I’m British and taking the SAT after being in a different system bc I want to study in the US, I got a 1130 on my first ever test w no prep at all, I was super disappointed because I want to get into Ivy League. Your video made me realize that it’s possible to actually improve my score significantly and I can’t wait to get a 1400+ with hard work!
Same here, I am trying to get a good SAT score to go study in the US. I already have some scholarship interests because I play soccer but I want to get a good SAT score so I can get into a big school. When will you be taking the SAT?
@@vidliam6880 hello did you?
So did it go well?
how'd it go?
That’s so funny… we got the EXACT same first two SAT scores (1190 and 1360)! Hoping that’s a good sign, and through hard work and dedication, there will be a 1510 in my future!!
Oooooo that’s so cool! Wishing you the best 🤩
what'd you get?
Thank you so much! I’m currently studying for the SAT as well, and I really recommend the college panda books, including Erika Meltzer’s Critical reading for the reading section!
Good luck!!
Did you use khan academy? Or is it useless? Btw how did it go? And how many months did you study for?
@@remasalhawari8077 I’m late for this comment, but I studied using Khan Academy and got a 1410 in my first try. The format of the exercises are *exactly* the same as the actual SAT. The most important thing that Khan Academy has (imo) is the full practice tests.
@@mmelo7832 great thank you I am doing my SAT in 10 days lol kinda stressed, studied using college panda but will use khan now or in my next attempt inshallah
@@mmelo7832 Is the math section in the SAT mostly Algebra 1 and 2 with some geometry?
I took it at the end of my sophomore year and got a 1310. Just took it again 2 months into junior year and got a 1400. My Superscore is a 1440 combining my 2 tests. Hoping this video helps me reach the 1500 I want by the end of my junior year.
What did you end up getting
yes!!!
just dropped by to check in on my favorite youtuber and she's still killing the game!!! GO YOU!!!
HAHAHHAHAHA❤️
How long did overall raising your score by 200+ points take you? How many hours did you spend per week? Any tips on how to balance school, extracurriculars, and studying for the SAT?
I took my first SAT in October, took a small break and then started studying for my second one during winter break (late Dec.) and then took my final SAT on March 3rd! So roughly 2-3 months. I think I mostly tried to study on the weekends - I would try to study a little on Friday night and then do around 4ish hours on Sat and 4ish on Sunday, because during the week I was busy with extracurriculars, school, and work! The best tip I have is to try to be really productive with your time so even if you don't have a ton of time to study, you make the best use of your time. A good way I would do it is section by section, so like I mentioned in the video, I would do an entire math section (for example), then check over that one and see what I did wrong, and then take a small break and repeat with the same subject or a different subject. That way, you study for 30-40 minute increments while also making sure you are productive. Hope this helps!
I needed this, I didn’t study and after a year of virtually no education, the SAT was rough. I’m an intelligent man, and I got a 1270. I am hoping that if I relearn and learn all the formulas I can get in the 1500s range.
There actually not that many formulas, except.trigonometry and adv geometry
aiming for 1500+ in june. thanks for your strategies!
You are an angel!! So imformative! I just forwarded your RUclips to my 10th grade daughter to watch.
In December 2020 I have taken my first sat test and got 1190 like you. I hope I can get 1510 like you in March.
Good luck! You got this :))
Same bro with God I plan to get 1450
how much you got dear ?
How much did u get
I scored a 1590 and got into Stanford, but you do have slightly more subscribers than me, and Berkeley is the best UC.
How I scored a 1590 was essentially learning all of the grammar rules through an Erica Meltzer book, reading The Economist every day until my reading comprehension peaked, and doing math drills with Nielson Phu's College Panda Math book until I could finish the entire book without missing a single question in a row.
What helped me get into Stanford is the fact that I had strong stats, stellar essays, and my extracurricular was me starting a company at the age of 15.
Good luck at Berkeley!
wow...what company did you start? I'm curious
also, how long did it take to improve?
@@chuuriplesondepop I started a web design company, sold fancy designs for the time back then for $500 a pop, and was well off. Then I employed people to work for me, and it took off. Top 15 universities love entrepreneurial applicants.
As for how long it took me to improve, I just studied all the material over a 2 week period, took a practice test, and then repeated it until I could consistently score a 1570+ (my goal score). This was 4 practice tests, so roughly 2 months.
If you ever consider paying for help, don't. Self studying is the best learning method, pirate books using LibGen, don't let anyone milk you or your parents for money just because you are wanting a high score.
@@chuuriplesondepop If you are majoring in computer science, you should try to start a business with that field. Try to become a leader in your community at a young age (teens) in whatever field you intend to major in. It looks stellar on your application, and if you are #1 in the world at a meaningful skill (such as an instrument or whatever) Harvard will let you in guaranteed as long as you have a 1540 and a 4.0 unweighted.
@@Veroxus damn, that's really impressive :0 i'm genuinely intrigued about what this company is about since i'm planning to open one as well. do you think i could dm you privately, thru discord or something?
I stayed till the end and almost teared up by your words. Thank you for the motivation, thank you for putting so much effort into your videos. This is really gonna help me, best of luck with your life ahead ❤️
My friend in 6th grade has been studying for the SAT since he was 9, and on practice tests routinely scores 1400+
Wow.....
Thats a level of dedication I aspire to have
that's just ridiculous! There is simply no need for that. It can be done in a month. Instead focus on other aspects of your college application
@@ayushroy3514 1 month??? You need at least 4 months minimum or else youre just cramming practice
@@maya8662 it depends right? In my first ever sample SAT, I got 1260, which isn't bad considering I'm not from the US and here in India we don't have such high level English passages and grammar. My math is pretty strong so, 1 month should be enough for me to get a good score.
I scored 1130 on the sat in my first try,and I used to get 1450+ in my practice tests,like wtf 😑need to give it again in my senior year,I hope ur video could help me to score more than 1500
good luck!!!! you got this!
Jillian Goldberg thanks
I got an 1190 on my PSAT, and I'm going to take the SAT in October of this year!
i got an 1150 on my first psat and 1180 on my second. i just got back results for the june sat and i got a 1280 without studying! i’m taking another in august and i’m so excited to see what i can do when i actually study!!! i’m sure you’ll do great on your sat :)
Got a 1370 on my psat this sophomore year. Shooting for a 1550+ on the SAT, with studying.
I've been practicing for SATs for like a month and the strategy and tips you gave here are actually what I was doing lol 😂
I really experienced what you did, and,at the end, I find my method. This video will help anyone preparing for the SAT.👍👍
Every single thing you have mentioned is EXACTLY what i am experiencing omg! This is building up my faith to get an impressive grade
My experience is that unless you are really smart and really self-motivated, hire a good tutor if you can afford or your parents can afford. I am not that self-motivated so I got a very good but expensive tutor. Scored 1550+ in my first shot so I am done with SAT
This is going to be the answer for a lot of people. There have been studies that show, while some people can self-study effectively, 1-on-1 tutoring is the most effective method for improving your score.
I’m taking the PSAT in 2 days (I’m a sophomore) and I really want a 1500 minimum but I got a 1310 on a practice test I took this weekend. This video felt great, I hope it can help me get it up super fast
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What questions do you have? :)
Do you still have the books? You should sell them to me with a discount 😭☹️😂
Or maybe a giveaway?👍🏼😭🥺
I’m doing most of these steps without knowing it and I had a PSAT score of 900 and decided to practice for the SAT and I just recently took a practice test and got a 1210. We go this people best of luck for anyone taking the SAT whether your a Junior or a Senior.🍀
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But how I got around 1080 is psat and am still getting just 1100 in sat everytime
man, this is the rare moments i ever type in a comment section, but i appreciate these tips. This is the first time ive ever taken something so serious that im studying 24/7 everyday and staying back at school until 6pm to get a good score. I really want to get in this business school and one of the requirements was a high sat score. hoping for the best :)
As someone that scored a 870 on the SAT, I needed this
I went from 1350 (English 650, Math 700) to 1580 (English 790, math 790) . Very hyped to get into a good college
I have my SAT this week Saturday but I still find reading and writing hard what should I do to raise my score?
I have practice Sat test tomorrow i'm very excited good luck to me
Hope it went well!!!
this is so helpful. im a sophomore right now and taking a test prep course where i’m “destined” to get a 1400+ by the end of the course when i take my test this june, today i took my first practice test within the course and i got lower than my original score which drastically reduced my confidence and motivation to continue
Thank you for a REALISTIC view... people are complaining about making a 1350, when there are people who are scoring less than 1100!! Thank you for speaking up for those people!
Got a 1270 on my junior year PSAT, 1410 on my SAT only from studying on khan academy, and then took it again during a very stressful time with little studying and got a 1350. gonna take it one last time and focus on mainly improving my reading score and also taking time to *read the problems carefully* throughout the test. i'm the type of person who makes careless mistakes because i rush or don't pay attention, rather than because i don't understand the content. Khan academy has been extremely helpful for me tho and im hoping for a 1500 on the oct 1 test.
edited: my life actually went to shit and got incredibly stressful and overall really really bad so I took the SAT without studying the month prior. i got a 740 on the reading and 700 on math. this was the first time I've ever done better on reading than math. I got a 1440, but unfortunately the school I'm hoping for doesn't superscore, which would have been a 1460. all in all, the reading sections are doable as long as you are present in what you are doing and just trying.
so do you really need to buy those books?
@@rememberme3762 I have personally never used them, but they have been helpful to many people and I would encourage you to give them a try
You literally saved my life, I am taking the PSAT tomorrow. Please continue making videos!
how'd it go?
*_Hey Jillian! I saw your comment on Cathrin's page and wanted to stop by and say hello! Wishing you tons of success on your RUclips journey! Blessings ^_^_*
Tim Rose Thanks! You too! :)
When you get under 1000 and ur a Junior...😔
Omg same💀🤚🏽
I am on the last year of hs and i got a 860, just trust in yourself
On march i got a 930 and i was a junior...
i was in 7 grade but got an 940
same I got an 870
Thank you Jilian this was the most helpful how to study SAT video ever!!
this was so helpful thank you so much! i loved this video 100%
You inspired me thank you for all your tips and recommendations, I saw you recommended practice tests from Princeton review, but do you recommended their prep in general? I heard from some that since its unofficial it’s not helpful
Aw yay i’m so glad I could help! I would 100% recommend the collegeboard study guide first!! But then if you need MORE practice tests or find that you don’t like the style of explanations in the Collegeboard books, I would say from personal experience (SAT prep + AP Test prep), I trust the Princeton Review almost just as much as collegeboard. Hope this helps and good luck!
Could you please make a video for AP exams? It’ll be really helpful as I’m self studying for them.
yeah!!! i’ll work on it :)
Thank you I'll make sure to get to you on my score I'm having it this Saturday and you just removed all my worries
girl u are making me so hopeful rn LOL. (um if u are someone I know reading this- ignore this😁👍) on my past I got a 1200 andddd I want to get least above a 1350 on my march sat. ive taken a few practice tests but like my scores keep hovering around the same area bc of the math section 😭. im def going to take a lot more practices tests now ty for this vid!!!
Love this video so much! I'm planning to take the October SAT and I'm real nervous for it especially the math section :'( Thanks for the encouragement, will hopefully incorporate these tips while I study
I resonated so much with what you had to say about a reputed test prep company being largely unhelpful in your prep of the SAT. I too went to a very reputed company but found it not worth the money and time, at all.
If anyone is seeking to enroll at similar test prep company, but is worried about the fees, my advice to you is : Don't enroll.
Instead, make use of Khan academy and other online free resources. I promise you it will help so much, and as per my experience, much much more than a test prep company that will make your pockets empty.
100% agree! I was encouraged to go to a test prep center and instead used khan academy and free pdfs of previous tests online. I got a 1480 on my first attempt and 1550 on my second so definitely would recommend self study :)
I took the PSAT this october and got like 1080. I was so disapointed in myself, the SATS are coming up in march and I'm going to use your techniques to help out!
Edit: checked and it was a 1010 💀
Edit2 4/16/21: got my SAT scores and it’s a 1160 💀
noo its okay
@@nisakini3581 thank you so much for words of wisdom :D I’m taking SAT classes to prepare myself even more, I won’t give up !
What uni are you thinking on going to
@@jackk3674 Yale at the most, or at least UConn
Hey! Don't worry! On the PSAT in October I got a 1030 and my goal is at least 1290 on the SAT. Let me know your score after taking the SAT in March! I started studying on Monday and I've been studying every day (my test is in May)!
This video is really helpful . It's a great and easy way to help improve and I'm so grateful.
Hey Jillian! Would you mind sharing your SAT study plan so it can serve as a guide? That would be very helpful because it is kind of hard trying to plan when to study English, reading, and math throughout the week. Thank you!
Hey Jillian! This video was super helpful. I’m currently a rising senior trying to improve my score and I signed up for a test prep tutoring service. I took a practice test recently and my score didn’t improve. I was wondering if you’d be willing to share the class you went to, as I’m debating whether I should continue the prep program. Thanks!
as a rising junior, i'm currently taking a summer sat prep course. they recommended we use the college board blue book too! i also found your tips extremely useful, thank you so much!
Hey, I just got a 1330 and will be retaking it in 3 weeks and my goal is a 1460+. Do you think it’s possible and can your tips help me?
Ofc it is !! Your score is perfect
What did u get
update?
@@BlinxSZN I got a 1370 lol
@@chuuriplesondepop I got a 1370
I’m gonna take the SAT this Oct, hope that I will get a 1450+
Same here! You got this
@@Amna99997 lets try our best!!!
finally i got a 1480, how abt you guys😊
You are such a huge help for us! Thank you I am so glad we found you!!!!!
Wow my first SAT score was also 1190! AND AFTER ATTENDING CLASS FOR ENTIRE SUMMER I ONLY INCREASED MY SCORE BY ONLY 10 POINTS TOO! Thats an amazing coincidence.
Thanks a lot, is it possible to get 1400+ if my current score is 1020?
Maksud Akramov It is definitely possible!! It is completely up to you and how smart you study :) Try different ways to study and see what works best for you! Good luck!
@@JillianGoldberg than you😊, i appreciate
@@JillianGoldberg what if I have only 2 months?
two months is plenty of time!! try to make a schedule and stick to it, even just like an hour of studying every other day or something :)
@@JillianGoldberg you inspired me with that phrase "plenty of time", thanks 😊
I'm a sophomore right now and have been looking for a way to improve my scores for when I take the SAT next year. For my 8th grade PSAT I got a 1150 and for the PSAT I took a couple months ago I got a 1330. I think I can get at least a 1450 ~ on my SAT but I'm hoping to go 1500+. I'm sure your video will help much, thank you!
I used Khan Academy and studied only a month beforehand and raised it 100 points. But imagine if I did it with more months worth.. I think I’ll try again
Thank you so much for sharing these tips!
I am at 1190 without studying, I have studied profusely so I am really hoping for similar growth, my test is Saturday !
How did you do?
how'd it go?
Thank you for posting this informative video.
Your smile is so gorgeous. Always keep it on our face.
You want to raise your score? Learn grammar rules, read closely as there is always evidence to either support answers or eliminate answers. But you can't eliminate answers on the writing section if you don't know grammar rules. Math is math. Learn the math concepts. Practice word problems
I am going into my senior year this year and am slightly dissatisfied with my 1140 even though, I know it is enough for me to get into my dream school (Michigan State). So, thanks for the tips.
Omg I’m a junior taking my test in 3 hours and my psat scores were so low that 1200 is my goal
Fire up chips! you'll become a chippewa at CMU. MSU doesn't accept that low of a score sweetheart; earn a 1250
I am not from the US. I only heard about the SAT in my junior year and decided to attempt it once, this is the digital SAT btw, so I didnt know about any books like the princeton review and other etc. I only knew about Khan Academy and the four tests on bluebook, i managed to score a 1350. I know that I can do better so i am thinking of giving the sat again in may :D
PSAT: 1380 sophomore and 1360 junior
June SAT: 1430
Goal for August SAT: 1500+
🤞🤞🤞
Did you get your goal score?
Thank you sm for this video! It was really helpful!💕💕
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."
Me when i first gave my SAT exam: 1320 points
Me the next SAT exam: 1380 points. WTF 60 points improvement. SHITTT
ur score is still good im 990 sad
@@ominaneno 😪😪😪. i am sorry to hear that
@@ominaneno IM 860 IM SAD
@@sleepyallen5993 I’m 760 and could care less tbh
@@catgirlow damn we just getting lower and lower 😂
Step 4 is really useful thanks a lot for this video
great vid... just subbed... thanks for making this vid!
Thank you so much, this was very helpful💕
Thank you, managed to boost my sat score
I’m currently stuck at the 1400+ range 💩, really need a 1500 tho
Good luck! Hope you find this video helpful then, you can do it!! :)
Jillian Goldberg thanks
Good luck!!
1400 is already good..
Same man I'm stuck 😭
just marking my progress haha:
PSAT 10: 1260
practice test 1: 1360
i got a 1320 in 7th grade, but now i’ve been trying to push it past the 1400+ mark and this video really helped! thank you!
You lucky bastard
I have SAT this December. I hope I'll ace it! Thank you for your video. 🙏👌
Dec 4 gang
i have been sucking at my practice tests. trying to figure out how to improve my score in one week😭
@@tejasvinivijay1748 fr 😭😭😭
how did you guys do?
@@spoonsrattling4 I got 1410 :)
Thank you so much! I was going to take the sat this may but covid happened. I already had a plan to take it at the end of my sophomore year and study junior year. I'm getting back on track.
Me here with a 980 🥲
You got this!! :)))
I got 930 😭😭
990 :(
900 :>
Edit: I took the second PSAT and got a 970 ;;
I got the exact same score bro
I watched this video and improved my score by 110 points
If u struggle on the sat before you retake it try the act. Sometimes the sat isn’t for you. Like for me I didn’t do well on the sat I got like a 1340 but I got a 34 on the act. there were other factors since the sat was in Covid so I had to wake up at like 4 am and drive 3 hours after which I fell asleep in the math with calculator section(after answering all the questions) but for the act it was like 10 minutes away and I woke up at like 6:45, but the act just felt better to me.
This is so helpful thank you so much:)
I be passing all my major tests in classes but its a whole different story for the SAT
Thanks for your great tips !! When is good to start perparing SAT practice around 10th grade?
Now! If you're planning on doing the SAT in your junior year,then now is the time to study
Just ordered them all for my daughter
I took the past my sophomore year and got 1040 which is horrible, I am aiming for a 1500+ so far going ok
This is what i was looking for 😻
Yay!!💛
Do you use the letter of the day strategy for reading section? This is suggested by Princeton review which is one of your recommended book.
I got 1100 for my first test and I need at least 1300+ within 1 month. I tried to study when i have a little time cause soo many school assignments and test. I really hope I'm able to achieve this
Thank you for this!!! ❤️
Of course! :))💛
I am an international student who will write SAT exam in 2 month later first in life. Its so inconvenient for international student to pass SAT because we often forced to move to another country in order to pass it because in my country there is only 1 SAT center where places are booked 2 years before exam starts.
Thank u so much, Jillian! Don't forget that God loves you so much and really wants to save you!
If you don’t mind me asking, how many times did you take the SAT? And how many times would you recommend taking it?
thank-you for the video :-) ...... was very helpful