Study Abroad Preparation Tips

If you are preparing for the SAT and desperately planning to increase your SAT Math score, here are some good tips: The first and the foremost step to improve your SAT score is to be consistent in your SAT prep. There should not be any break in your preparation. It is very important to do a self-analysis after every SAT mock test. To do a strong analysis of your tests maintain an error log from your previous SAT mock tests . You can use Microsoft Excel to save it. Errors due to Concept/Topic Application of Strategy/ Technique Trap Answer/ Careless Mistakes Running out of time / Pacing With Calculator         Without Calculator           Based on the error log, identify the gaps, and work out a study plan to fix those gaps. Don’t try to fix everything after the first test itself. Set a realistic target after every test and work towards it and take another SAT mock test and see have you achieved your target as per plan or not? Then again set a ...

If there is one sure-shot way to get an above-average score in the GRE then that is the Sentence Equivalence (SE), because good preparation with SE directly translates into better performance in both Sentence Equivalence and Text Completion (TC)  and thereby your GRE preparation. Combined, these two question types make up 50% of the GRE syllabus giving an unparalleled advantage to candidates. But, how does one become so good with SE that they are sure that they will get every question right? Well, one might find these question types daunting for the reason that they use notorious vocabulary and bombastic language, but, with a precise strategy and consistent practice one can be sure to attempt all the questions of SE and by extension TC with near-perfect accuracy. The following are the simple and yet the most effective strategies for the GRE Sentence Equivalence. Step 1: Vocabulary, Vocabulary, Vocabulary If there is one thing that will clear your way for GRE SE and TC is vocabular...

So you have decided to do your undergrad studies abroad. Almost everyone who is planning to study abroad knows about the SAT.  But did you know that, even in the USA, more and more students are writing the ACT? ACT scores are widely accepted as part of applications in the USA and many other countries. How to decide which test is best for you? Here’s a quick comparison of both the tests. What is the same in both SAT and ACT? ●       SAT and ACT are regarded equivalent and widely accepted by universities for undergrad admissions. ●       Both the scores can be used as part of evaluation criteria for scholarships. ●       SAT and ACT are approximately 3+ hours long ●       Essay is optional in both these tests. ●       Special accommodations are available for students with disabilities in both the tests. ●       Neither of these tests is just a subject/knowledge/content test. What is different be...

As a sophomore, you would be considering to choose between SAT and ACT. With most colleges accepting both scores equally, the choice between SAT and ACT would be more confusing. In a few cases, students would’ve started preparing for SAT and consider shifting to ACT and vice versa. There are a few important points you should note if you want to switch between them. 1. Find out about colleges and which score is acceptable In a few schools or a few courses, a student may be asked to take both SAT and ACT. Despite having many benefits, it may prove to be a challenge for students to prepare for both. It may also result in average scores in both. Under two conditions a student can consider doing both: While applying to competitive schools like the Ivy leagues. If one starts early test prep for SAT/ACT and has maximized the score. Then consider preparing for the other one. In both cases, you have to be strategic and plan well ahead. 2. Find out the difference between SAT and ACT The followin...

To ace any test, consistency is required. Some might argue that one has to work very hard to get great results. However, does hard work alone guides to required results in a test such as GRE? This article will help debunk some of the tips to ace GRE verbal.   Know thy strengths:  GRE test is not about getting most of the answers right. It's about knowing what you are good at. Some people are good at Reading comprehensions while others are Vocabulary based questions such as Sentence Equivalence and Text Completion, and some might be good at both. The first step to Ace GRE Syllabus is to understand the core format of the exam, its algorithm, what you are good at what you are not. Giving special attention to individual sections instead of a whole can help you realize what you need to focus on.   Embrace Vocabulary: GRE Preparation begins with Vocabulary building. Whether you like it or hate it, no one goes to war without a combat helmet. Similarly, no one goes to an exam w...

Any student who wishes to do his/her undergraduation in the US or other foreign countries needs to give either the SAT or the ACT . The SAT scores play a major role in securing admissions into universities for doing their Bachelor’s. The SAT exam consists of Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections.                 The first step towards the SAT prep is to know the structure and the content of the test. The SAT Verbal or the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing comprises the Reading and Writing and Language sections. The SAT Math section comprises the No Calculator (you are not allowed to use a calculator in this section) and the Calculator (you may use a calculator in this section) sections. Both sections have multiple choice questions and grid in type questions. The Verbal and the Math sections are scored on a 200-800 scale individually. The total score ranges from 400 - 1600. The  SAT exam pattern is as follows:   Secti...