The dreaded three-letter acronym hanging over Juniors and Seniors worldwide, the SAT has had a nearly-ubiquitous presence in high schools for decades. From as early as eighth grade to as late as December of Senior year, students potentially battle this test in its various iterations for a sizable portion of their teenage years. Our mission at Clayborne is to demystify the SAT and provide a clear and finite framework for preparation.
Why Should you choose Clayborne?
Our proven track record of success rests on the fundamental principle of individualized learning. We customize our program for each student, ensuring that you use your time efficiently and put yourself in the best possible position for success. On average, our students receive over $25,000 (INSERT GRAPHIC) in scholarships than non-Clayborne students. Our proprietary curriculum, SAT Champions, presents students with the questions that matter most and start at their skill level.
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Is the SAT right for me?
Is the SAT right for you? Here are some factors that might suggest SAT preference:
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What scores do Colleges want?
There are many factors that go into the college admissions process, but standardized test can definitely be a deciding factor. When applying, schools usually publish their scores for the 25th to 75th percentile range of acceptances. You can find average acceptance range of GPA versus SAT/ACT on ThoughtCo. Here are some SAT ranges for common Virginia/East Coast schools.
Upcoming LSAT Test Dates
| Test Date | Registration Date | Projected Score Release |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 4, 6 and 8, 2020 | Friday, August 21, 2020 | October 23, 2020 |
| November 7, 8, 10 and 11, 2020 | Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | November 24, 2020 |
| January 16 and 17, 2021 | Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | February 3, 2021 |
| February 20 and 21, 2021 | Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | March 10, 2021 |
| April 10 and 11, 2021 | Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | April 29, 2021 |
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Join Clay for another episode of GRE Snacks!
Listen on Apple Podcasts Sentence Equivalence questions are one of the more unique and tricky problem types on the GRE Verbal, and often includes some tough vocabulary. Clay Daniel, founder of Clayborne Education, has been tutoring the GRE for decades. In this...
Join Clay Daniel on the #1 most downloaded GRE Podcast, GRE Snacks
Join our very own Clay Daniel, GRE expert, for episode #60 of the GRE Snacks podcast. The next episode launches tomorrow night, Tuesday, March 22. Here's a little introduction about the podcast series: "Did you know that Achievable and our GRE author Orion...
LSAT; mid-application season strategies for getting the score you need
https://youtu.be/NuwoixDmA_I Transcript If you're in the middle of that law school application season, and you still haven't gotten the LSAT score you want, panic can set in. You can feel the sense of inertia, and being stuck. You may be asking yourself,...
What is a good ACT or SAT score?
It depends on your college goals. We recommend you research schools to find out what typical ACT/SAT scores of incoming students. For example, Google searching “UVA ACT scores” will bring up typical scores of 29-33. The “typical” scores are the 25th – 75th percentile scores of incoming students. We suggest shooting for 50th – 75th percentile scores which in the case of our UVA example would be an ACT range of 31-33.
Should I take the ACT or the SAT?
It depends on many factors: academic background, test history, learning profile, prep timeline, etc. For more details, take a look at our blog post on ACT vs SAT!
When should I take the ACT or SAT?
The earlier the better. We recommend you start the process during the summer of rising Junior year with a baseline practice test. Ideally, you should be done with standardized testing requirements by the end of Junior year.
How many times should I take the ACT or SAT?
As many times as necessary to achieve your goals. Most schools will take into consideration the four most recent official tests you have taken, so the more the merrier!
What is “superscoring”?
Can I send just my best section scores?
Do schools automatically see my scores?
How much time should I invest in SAT studying?
We ask students to invest 5 hours per week. Ideally, students should spend 30 minutes a day working on homework and 2 hours per week with tutors (one math & one verbal).
When is the best time to start the SAT process?
Summer before Junior year
Is there a difference between in person and virtual tutoring?
No difference in outcomes.
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