Improve Your SAT/ACT Math Score

If you scored under 670 on the SAT Math section or under 30 on the ACT math section, we strongly recommend you prioritize our Math group prep session on Monday, February 18 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the West Vancouver office (1455 Bellevue Ave, Suite 211). Weekly group prep sessions on all SAT/ACT subject [...]

SAT Study Plans

Options Solutions will begin group SAT prep in January, but while you’re waiting, explore the SAT study plan options available here. Whether you’ve already taken the SAT test once or twice and are looking to improve your scores in certain areas, or you are just beginning SAT prep and are unsure where to begin, the [...]

PSAT: Are You Registered?

The Preliminary SAT or PSAT is a test similar to the SAT that gives prospective applicants to US universities practical experience in applying critical reading, mathematical reasoning and writing skills on standardized tests. Typically taken by Grade 10 and 11 students, the test runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes and is broken down into [...]

SAT Test: Are you signed up?

SAT Test: Are you signed up? The SAT Test is offered several times per year and the first fall SAT test date for Canadian/International students interested in applying to U.S. schools for September 2013 admission is October 6th, 2012. The international registration deadline is Friday, September 7th. The SAT I (Verbal Reasoning) Test is one [...]

What are the SAT Subject Tests?

What are the SAT Subject Tests? The SAT Subject Tests (or SAT IIs) are standardized tests that supplement the SAT Reasoning Test (or SAT I). These tests are used by some selective US universities and colleges to assist them in their admissions decisions.  They may also be used to help place students in classes at [...]

US Application Timeline: When do you take the SAT or ACT?

If you are planning to apply to a US college or university for undergraduate studies, taking the required standardized admissions tests such as the SAT or ACT will most likely be a major part of your preparation process. As a matter fact, altogether it is a three-year plan starting in grade 10. Grade 10: It [...]

Understanding Your SAT Scores

The moment of truth has arrived: if you took the SAT on May 24, you can access your scores online. But what do all those numbers mean? Summary of Results: Each of the three sections – Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing – receives a score between 200 – 800. These numbers tell university admissions staff how [...]

How To Prepare For SAT Test Day

In order to perform your very best on the SAT, it is crucial to know how to prepare for the exam day and to know how to spend the overall day before the exam. The day before: On the day before the SAT, you will need to draw up a checklist of all items required for [...]

SAT Math: How To Tackle Geometry Problems

Solving geometry problems on the SAT Math section requires your knowledge and skills working with lines, angles, triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem, co-ordinate geometric functions, areas and perimeters, volumes and 3-D geometry, similar figures and circles. Here are some key formulas and tips: You can make flash cards of these formulas to help you highlight the [...]

SAT Math: How To Improve Your Score On Algebra I Problems

After taking the May 5th SAT exam and now preparing for the next sitting on June 2nd, it is prudent to evaluate your performance in the Math section and target the types of questions and Math areas that you need to improve upon. Doing a personal assessment on what algebraic problems, such as solving equations [...]

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