FAQ

Q. Should my child take SAT II even before he takes the SAT?

A. Yes.  The date for taking SAT II should be close to when he finishes that course in the school, which may be when he is a sophomore. SAT (also known as SAT I) should be taken in junior or senior year.

Q. What is a good score?

A. 2100 or above.

Q. What is an impressive score?

A. 2250 or above.

Q. Is 2400 a good goal?

A. 75% of students with a perfect score are rejected by Harvard and Stanford. You can draw your own conclusion from this.

Q. What is wrong with a perfect score?

A. Your child is missing out on a lot of other things.  Unless he or she can also show a strong performance (i.e. leadership role) in extracurricular activities, a love for learning and a commitment to help the community, mere 2400 will be futile.  The admissions office looks at many factors; SAT score is not the only factor, but it certainly is an important factor.

Q. How many kids get a perfect score?

A. Before SAT was re-centered in 1995, only about twenty to thirty students worldwide scored a perfect score. When 1600 was the perfect score (until 2005) about a thousand students scored a perfect 1600. Now with 2400 as the perfect score, only a handful of students score a perfect 2400.

Q. How many students take SAT each year?

A. About 2 million.

Q. Do Ivy League and other prestigious schools use a secret formula in making admission decisions?

A. Yes. The formula is based on GPA, rank in the class, SAT score, SAT II scores, teacher's recommendations, and other factors, such as class size.

Q. Will you share the secret formula with us?

A. Send us a note. We might.

Q. How many times should my child take SAT?

A. Two times in most cases, but may take a third time also.

Q. What is a good amount of time to spend on SAT preparation?

A. About 2 hours a day, 5 days a week for 12 weeks.  That is 120 hours.

Q. My child is taking AP Physics in High School.  He needs help. Do you also teach AP level courses?

A. We do not teach AP level courses at the present time, but plan to add in the near future.

Q. We don't live in the DC metro area. How can our child join your program?

A. By joining our remote learning program. Please send an email to learn about it.

Q. Since when have you been coaching? 

A. March, 2002.

Q. I have suggestions for your site. 

A. Please send them to us. We would be extremely thankful for any feedback you may have. 

Q. I went through your Q&A. I still have some questions. 

A. We would be happy to answer your questions. Send them by email and expect an answer within 2 business days.  It would be helpful if you would include your name, child's name, grade and school and his recent PSAT/SAT score.

Q. Do you have jobs available?

A. Yes. If you are a high school teacher or a college student with solid credentials, please send us your resume.