When bluebonnets carpet Texas roadsides, it's time for many juniors to make plans to take the SAT. Given the impact an SAT score can have on admission decisions and scholarships, we want to ensure that students are as ready as possible when test day comes. That's where Khan Academy SAT prep comes in.
Khan Academy and the College Board have partnered to create FREE SAT prep that students can access on a laptop or phone, any time, any place. SAT prep with Khan Academy is also personalized for each student by linking their PSAT scores with Khan Academy. The personalized online practice complements instruction students receive in the classroom.
Khan Academy recently announced that students who spent 20 hours using their free Official SAT Practice gained an average of 115 points. A score increase like that can make a difference when applying to college. Download the chart below to understand where your student is starting and what level of improvement they would like to achieve.
Even students who put off preparing and don’t have 20 hours to dedicate can exhale. Khan has found that students who studied for just 6 hours have seen score increases of 90 points.
How can a student make good use of that 6–20 hours of test prep using Khan Academy?
I like to remind my students that they wouldn’t show up at the DMV to take their driving test without getting a learner license and practicing parallel parking a few times. The same concept applies to the SAT, and Khan Academy is a great free resource to help students prepare for test day. For more information, visit Khan Academy’s Frequently Asked Questions about the Official SAT® Practice page.
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