New SAT is HERE! Let LITA (Long Island Tutoring Academy) brighten your path and guide you through it!
LITA offers a tutoring program which is truly effective because it is founded upon an extremely personalized approach. Every student has their own strengths and weaknesses, and in order to get best results our tutors design lessons to meet the specific needs of each student. We work together with the student to prepare them for the mental and academic challenges of the test.
Comparison Table Old SAT vs. New SAT
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| Scoring | 600-2400 | 400-1600
Subscore and Cross-test Scores available |
| Test Duration | 3 Hours and 45 Minutes | 3 Hours ( 50 minutes optional essay) |
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| Wrong answer penalty | 4/1 wrong answer penalty | No wrong answer penalty |
| Format | Available in print | Available in both print and computer |
New SAT Structure
| Evidence-based Reading and Writing |
Math |
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| Score Range |
200-800 |
200-800 |
When should I take the SAT?
We highly recommend students to take the SAT and Subject Test 2-3 times each to have an opportunity get the highest possible score. Remember, students can choose the best score of all tests when submitting the college application. Here is a rough timeline provided by Long Island Tutoring Academy:
- 11th Grade (January): 1st try of SAT
- 11th Grade (May): 2nd try of SAT
- 11th Grade (June): 1st try of SAT Subject Tests (if applicable)
- 12th Grade (October): 2nd try of SAT Subject Tests (if applicable)
- 12th Grade (November): Retake SAT or Subject Tests (Recommended)
- 12th Grade (December): Retake SAT or Subject Tests (Recommended)
LITA, Long Island Tutoring Academy (516) 280-8688