As we move on, and more in-depth, we go over the specific areas of each of the three areas of the test: Reading, Writing, and Math.

Most people hate the SAT and have traumatizing memories of having taken it as a high schooler and I'll be the first to point out flaws and inconsistencies in the testing methods. However, it doesn't change the fact that any high schooler who wants to go on to a four year school should take it. After gaining some confidence and an understanding of how the test works, students find that it becomes a lot less frightening and, even in some cases, kind of fun.

When I was in high school, I was never frightened by the SAT. I thought of it as a challenge and every time I took practice diagnostics, I'd try and improve on my old score. Being a competitive person, this was enough to make the test exciting for me, believe it or not.

The test isn't exactly the same now as when I took it. Not too long ago, the test underwent a few major changes. The largest was the addition of the Writing section, which includes an essay, and raised a perfect score from a 1600 to a 2400. There are a few other, smaller changes to the Reading and Math sections, as well. Fortunately, nearly every single one of these changes has made the test easier to teach to.