I took a practice SAT and math 710 and English 670, no essay yet, I am taking group classes, but not improving my score .
Any strategies that worked for you
Founding member of a school robotics team
GPA 3.96 /4
won couple of academic awards
summer internship at Feinstein , cancer research ( what competitions can I submit my work please advise)
11th grade now
Music and science olympiads brought several programs to school and have stellar recommendation letters from teachers, netted 2000 volunteer hours in 3 years total. Started lego clubs local and internationally.
When you’re getting ready to take the SAT®, the ACT, or another standardized test, the stakes are high (as you know). Portions of standardized tests are black and white. You either choose the correct answer, or you don’t. Writing is different. There are a multitude of factors that come into play when writing is being graded.
On those tests, you need clear organization. You need to use evidence and analysis to build a clear argument. It can feel nerve-wracking to know that someone you haven’t met will be grading your work.
To make sure your nerves don’t get the best of you the answer is simple: PRACTICE WRITING!! One solutions is to use technology. A writing software tool is a low stress, high return way for you to sharpen your writing skills with an impartial reader.
Technology will give you the benefit of fast, data-driven feedback - meaning you can write and write and write and write, getting feedback the entire time. It sounds tedious, but test prep is important and worth the effort.