sat/act - complete guide to choosing & preparing
curriculum note
This video describes the older paper-based SAT format, including a no-calculator math section and specific timing structures that no longer apply. The current SAT (2024+) is a shorter digital adaptive test — students should verify the current format on College Board's website before preparing.
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- 0:00
Welcome and Introduction
- 0:37
SAT and ACT Overview
- 1:39
Speaker's Background
- 2:44
History of SAT/ACT
- 3:45
College Admissions Purpose
- 4:46
Pandemic Changes
- 5:50
State Requirements
- 7:24
Test Structure Comparison
- 7:55
SAT Structure Details
- 9:29
Recent SAT Changes
- 11:33
ACT Structure Details
- 14:07
ACT Specifics
- 16:44
ACT English Section
- 17:46
ACT Reading Section
- 18:18
ACT Science Section
- 19:52
Section Weight Differences
- 20:54
SAT Specifics
- 23:33
SAT Reading/Writing
- 25:06
Choosing the Right Test
- 28:13
Test Decision Factors
- 34:00
Study Tips Overview
- 35:03
Material Refresher
- 36:05
Practice Tests Importance
- 39:46
Fiveable Cram Sessions
- 41:52
Self-Care Advice
- 43:59
Q&A Session
- 45:02
Test Results Timeline
- 46:35
Superscoring Explained
- 48:10
Study Time Recommendations
- 50:17
Improving Reading Scores
- 51:50
School Preferences
- 53:22
Registering for Exams
- 54:55
SAT Math Topics
- 56:29
Signing Up Independently
- 58:40
Double Registering Advice
- 1:00:14
Additional Study Resources
- 1:00:45
Closing Remarks
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