5 Things You Should Know About the SAT
Written by:
Sarah T.
Former Northwestern Admissions Reader
With over two decades in admissions, Sarah has guided students into every Ivy League and top U.S. university, including Stanford, MIT, and Duke. She’s known for strategic insight that turns potential into offers from the most selective schools.
Test-optional is a myth. At Ivy League, Stanford, and other top universities, test scores still speak loudly — even at schools that claim to be test-optional. Most successful applicants submit them, and those numbers often tip the balance. In this eBook, Sarah distills five lessons from decades in admissions — why the test still matters, what it truly measures, and how to prepare with purpose — offering families a clear path to turn testing into an advantage.
Key Takeaways:
- Why are students around the world still committed to SAT preparation even as test-optional policies remain?
- Why doesn’t a perfect 1600 guarantee admission? What SAT ranges are genuinely competitive for the Ivy League and Top 20 schools?
- The SAT preparation roadmap followed by top-admitted students — and what this means for Vietnamese students starting from 2026.
- Professional insights from strategists who have guided students into the Ivy League and Top 30 US universities.
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