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We know you need help with the SAT,

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This is our gripe with the current test prep landscape:

Many students are still excluded from high quality test prep due to economic and geographic barriers.

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High Barrier to Entry

Premium tutoring and college counseling services are too expensive and inaccessible for most students who rely primarily on free resources.

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Limited Free Resources

Yet free resources, such as Khan Academy or College Board, only scratch the surface of test prep — leaving many students under prepared for SAT test day.

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Lack of Guidance

Students often get lost while preparing for the SAT, as much of the information online is too general and inapplicable.

The Hagwon SAT Commandments

Ten Guiding Principles for Real Results
Commandment #1
SAT is not about how smart you are but how well-equipped you are.
The SAT is less a measure of raw intelligence and more about learning the specific technical skill set covered on the test. Successful students master these skills and learn to perform under a time crunch through deliberate training. Your score is a reflection of the time and effort you put into refining your skills. Intelligence helps, but on test day it will all be up to effort and focused practice.
Commandment #2
Targeted strategy beats blind practice.
Many students begin preparation for the SAT without a clear plan—relying entirely on tutors or endless practice tests. But you can only improve so much if your approach lacks direction. SAT preparation is not about doing more practice, more frequently. You need to learn your unique weaknesses, refine your tactics, and practice with purpose. Without strategy, you won't make progress, no matter how many hours you study.
Commandment #3
Learn to identify the wrong answers first.
The most important test taking skill across all sections is the "Process of Elimination." In the Reading and Writing section, correct answers may not always stand out, but wrong ones almost always contain a clear flaw—an extreme word, an off-topic detail, or a contradictory statement. Train yourself to recognize what makes an answer wrong before you search for what's right.
Commandment #4
But you still need to learn how to read.
The SAT Reading and Writing section rewards strategic readers, not casual ones. You can't read through these passages as if you were reading in a classroom, especially with the time crunch. Learn to identify key words, transitions, and evidence regardless of the covered topic. As you study, you'll notice how the College Board places subtle traps—answers that sound right but don't align with the text. Train yourself to read intentionally, locate textual proof, and manage time wisely. The goal is not just to read faster, but to read smarter.
Commandment #5
Good news: the Writing section is the easiest area to improve.
Bad news: The Writing section is the true test of diligence. If you've spent the time to learn the grammar rules but you're still missing questions here, it's likely an issue of weak study habits. If Writing is your main challenge—over Reading or Math—consider yourself fortunate: mastery is within reach. Grammar can be learned by anyone, anytime, with consistent effort and review.
Commandment #6
Study vocabulary the right way.
Many students pick one of two approaches to SAT Words in Context questions: 1) Give up learning vocabulary because who knows what you'll see on test day or 2) Memorize thousands of words out of fear that their vocabulary is weak. But you know for certain that your Reading & Writing modules will always begin with multiple Words in Context questions. Preparing for them sets the tone for the rest of the module. But the SAT has evolved: it no longer tests obscure or archaic terms, but rather common academic words and their usage. Focus on learning essential vocabulary beyond the definition to include tone and usage within real passages.
Commandment #7
Understand the question's intent before jumping in.
Students often miss Reading questions not because they misunderstand the passage, but because they misread the question's true intent. Each Reading question type is asking you to do something specific. Before jumping into the passage or answer choices, identify what the question is really asking—its intent. Learn to decode that intent first; only then can you find evidence and eliminate wrong answers with confidence.
Commandment #8
Attack Math first.
The SAT favors strong math students. Scoring in the 90th percentile or higher often requires near-perfect accuracy in one section while maintaining solid performance in the other. Because Reading has the greatest variety in passage and question types, for most students Math will need to be the near-perfect section. Even if your math skills are already strong, make sure you are confident with all the tested topics. Conversely, if Math is your weaker area, expect to start by investing more time there—top scores depend on lifting that section toward excellence.
Commandment #9
Make sure to learn Problem Solving & Data Analysis.
The one area of SAT math that you may have not seen in your standard school curriculum are the topics covered in Problem Solving & Data Analysis. These topics include, data distribution and representation, linear and exponential growth, probability and frequency, and statistical claims and inferences questions. It's easy to skip questions you haven't learned and don't know how to approach, but these questions account for 15% of all math questions. Small gaps here can cost big points.
Commandment #10
Don't get addicted to taking the test.
Because the SAT is now shorter and offered multiple times a year, many students are tempted to take it at every opportunity. But data shows that the best performances—and most meaningful score improvements—usually occur within four official attempts. Starting to take tests before you're ready to relieve test anxiety or build experience often leads to unnecessary retakes and burnout. Stay strategic:

The Hagwon Plus+

For those who need official simulations of the real SAT, we also offer various section and test bundles.

These bundles help accelerate students' learning as they feature key concept lectures in the form of question review VODs.

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Full-Length Practice Test Under Realistic Conditions
  • Fully emulated digital testing interface
  • From start to end official test-like sequence
  • Added support tools: reference sheets, etc
  • Question algorithms set in upper module difficulty
  • Desmos calculator feature & built-in timer
  • Answer Elimination feature for multiple-choice
  • Flag questions for review

Which Bundle is right for you?

Find the study format that is perfect for you. Pick one or all bundles for the most foolproof SAT preparation.
Getting Started by Question

The Hagwon Question Bank

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The Hagwon Question Bank allows students to choose the Section and Question type they wish to practice. Our FREE Question Bank covers all the different types of questions and passages you may see on the SAT and is open to all students with a free account. Want to go the extra mile? Check out The Hagwon Question Bank Mastery Mode for additional practice questions and more customizable features made to make sure you don't waste time studying the wrong thing.

Final Prep by Test

Boost Your Score Bundle

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Test day approaching soon? This bundle allows students to prepare all the skills they'll need to showcase on test day. You'll be able to make sure you've thoroughly reviewed all the question types and sections, but also that you have the Bluebook features and tools down pat.

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