SAT/ACT: The Standard

SAT Tutoring + Test Prep

  • Achieving a high score on the SAT can feel overwhelming when considering college admissions. However, it is crucial to put in the necessary preparation to perform your best on the exam. It is worth noting that all higher education institutions in the US accept either the SAT or the ACT, so choosing the appropriate test for you is important. At HYPS, we offer an evaluation to help you decide whether you should take the SAT, ACT, or both.

ACT Tutoring + Test Prep

  • Improving your confidence in the testing room can greatly enhance your score. When managing numerous school and extracurricular obligations, it may be tempting to delay ACT preparation or rely on past knowledge and test-taking skills, but this is not advisable. The ACT is only available six times per year, and most students do not attain their desired scores on the first try. It is vital to properly study and prepare for the test as the subject matter, pace, and scoring differ from the SAT.

  • Many esteemed American universities require standardized test scores as part of the application process. Your composite score and section scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science) are reviewed by these institutions, and some may also examine the optional essay section. Adequately preparing for the ACT can significantly enhance your likelihood of being accepted into highly competitive universities.

SAT Prep with HYPS

  • HYPS is a group of highly qualified educational experts who have attended the top universities in the country: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford. Our SAT tutors and counselors have taken the SAT and have achieved exceptional scores. We possess the knowledge and skills required to assist you in preparing adequately so that you can achieve the best score that your individual ability permits.

  • We believe that a customized approach is necessary since a one-size-fits-all approach may not work for everyone. We collaborate with you one-on-one to learn about your interests, skills, personality, and needs. We create a personalized roadmap for your success and work with you throughout the process to help you gain admission to your dream school.

  • Our students have been accepted into some of the most prestigious schools in the country, and we are familiar with the unique paths that lead to success. After we determine which test you should take, we can prepare you for all sections of the SAT or ACT, depending on which one is a better fit for you. Our approach is tailored to your needs, as we understand that a one-size-fits-all strategy is not effective for everyone.

ACT Prep with HYPS

  • We understand the ACT and SAT and have earned top scores on both tests. We are equipped to help you through one-on-one tutoring to prepare you for taking the ACT. We will start by assessing your strengths and your needs and then devise a tailored approach to boosting your score.

  • There is no formula or rulebook we follow—the tutoring is completely unique to your needs. While we have helped students to get into highly selective colleges, including the Ivy League, we also work with students of all academic backgrounds in an effort to help them to gain entry into their chosen schools, including state universities.

  • The experienced tutors and counselors at HYPS understand the strategies that work when taking the ACT test. We can evaluate your current level and collaborate with you to create the best approach for your ACT test. We work with students from all academic backgrounds, whether you are a high-achieving student or someone who needs to catch up to get into college. Our program is personalized to your unique needs and goals. Contact HYPS today to start your tailored program and achieve your highest potential on your college admissions tests.

HYPS - Why We Succeed

You may have heard that some admissions officers at highly competitive schools claim that test scores are not crucial. However, Joie Jager-Hyman, a former admissions counselor at Dartmouth, warns against this belief. Selective universities receive numerous applications annually and only accept a tiny fraction of students. Admissions officers are more inclined to choose applicants with the best scores since it indicates that they will excel in college. It is advisable to begin your preparation by analyzing the average scores of admitted students at your preferred university. This can help you establish a target score to strive for.

Once you have a target score in mind, you should take a practice ACT test, ideally during your freshman or sophomore year of high school, to determine areas that need improvement. At HYPS, we can evaluate your practice performance and design a tailored approach to your test preparation. Taking the pre-SAT test is also a good idea, allowing you to compare both test scores and choose the one closer to your target.

A perfect ACT score is 36, and the average score range for admitted students at Harvard is between 32 and 35. Ninety percent of freshmen admitted to Harvard have scores ranging from 30 to 36. Therefore, obtaining the best score possible is critical if you aim to attend a highly selective school. Improving your score by a few points could make the difference between rejection and acceptance. At HYPS, we help monitor your progress during ACT preparation by tracking your past performance and improvement over time to determine a realistic score expectation.

One of the benefits of HYPS's one-on-one ACT prep is connecting your score to building a list of colleges that fit your goals, including those that you are likely to be admitted to.

Our test preparation teaches both content areas that require improvement and test-taking strategies that are likely to improve your score. Building confidence in the testing room can significantly improve your score, and we prioritize this component of the ACT. With an experienced tutor, you can learn ways to maximize your performance under time pressure, stay motivated, and improve persistence and endurance to see score improvements.

It is important to note that the SAT places greater emphasis on reasoning ability, while the ACT is more content-focused and time-pressured. Therefore, individual interests, personality, and motivation are crucial factors in determining which test is more appropriate for you.

Starting early and working hard on the sections that require the most attention can lead to significant improvements in your score over time. It may also be necessary to take the actual SAT more than once, as many schools allow Score Choice, which allows you to submit only the highest score test with your application. Additionally, some schools Super Score your SATs, taking the highest subscores from any tests you've submitted with your application. Overall, HYPS understands that a personalized and individualized approach is essential to achieving success on the SAT.

Contact HYPS today to get started with focused SAT/ACT prep.

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At HYPS, we recognize the critical role that top scores on college admission tests, such as the SAT, play in the college application process. Our team of educational experts will evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, and work with you to identify the areas where you need extra support. We understand that motivation is key to success, so we'll work hand-in-hand with you to provide the guidance and support you need to stay motivated and engaged throughout your SAT preparation. By doing so, we can help you navigate the test material with confidence, enabling you to identify the types of questions you can expect and increasing your ability to answer them quickly and accurately. To learn more about our personalized approach to SAT preparation, and how we can help you with all aspects of college preparation, contact us today.

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