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As much as I do NOT like IXL... They do have bundles of skills specifically for test prep, including PSAT, SAT, and even ACT. I find it helps me a lot.

I'll start with my results ("qualifications", if you will). I scored over a 1500 with no-cost prep.

My favorites were OnePrep (a website), Khan Academy, and Bluebook. Khan Academy, in my opinion, is best for topic review and basic conceptual practice. In reality, the SAT questions are so much more intricate and tricky than the Khan questions---which is exactly where OnePrep and Bluebook come in handy.

OnePrep is basically a giant question bank. You can set difficulty, topic (between math and reading), and concept. There are literally thousands of questions formatted exactly like the SAT, and it even gives you a timer if the timing is an issue affecting your performance. As for Bluebook, I found it to be a very helpful resource. The questions are given by the same company that administers the SAT, and they're in the exact same format as in the real test.

I also recommend YouTube, especially for math review. There are so many difficult math questions that need specific approaches, and the videos help SO MUCH (especially if you don't naturally understand math).

All I did was hundreds of practice questions, and it raised my score to be exactly where I wanted. That's what worked for me!

Lowkey, did you purchase any SAT review materials? I'd highly recommend you buy the "Princeton Review Digital SAT Premium Prep, 2026: 6 Full-Length Practice Tests (3 in Book + 3 Adaptive Tests Online) + Online Flashcards + Review & Tools" book by Princeton Review. The first test I took after purchasing the book (no going over material), I had only ~1000 (Got 1000 on 2 practice tests. One through the Princeton Review and one through Bluebook).

After I went through all the book's materials, I reached 1300! A 300-point difference makes the book worth $40. If you're aiming higher, you NEED to go over what your weak spots are. Take a bluebook practice SAT. After that, download the report for easier understanding. If you don't understand it, feed it into ChatGPT and ask it what you need to work on.

If you're willing to drop some money, I've had a few friends take the "Princeton Review 1400+ Guarantee Course" by Princeton Review. The guarantee is that if you don't reach 1400 (if you score 1250+ on your first test), OR don't get a 250+ point difference (if your original SAT score is <1250), then you get a refund. One of my friends just told me that they allow you to retake the course. I think they sell the course for $1700. In addition to that, you can finance it through Affirm. They also have a 1500+ course.

I'm cruising around a 1300 and am planning to take the DSAT on 12/6/2025. If I get AT LEAST 1450, I'm good, but if I don't, then I'll definitely request my parents to put me in the Princeton Review 1400+ course.

Also, remember that good SAT scores and grades depend on what type of institution you're trying to attend. If you want to get into a prestigious, more non-liberal institution, then these matters. But if you're trying to get into a more liberal institution, then they don't have a HUGE impact on your chances of getting in. But you should always attempt your grades, and SAT scores are high for safety.

Hope this helps you, and best of luck on the SAT!

Thank all of yall for your advice!! I will defiantly try out these methods and i am trying to get into UT. I feel so much better now!