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Student Compass brings SAT prep, AP U.S. History practice, school-course roadmaps, and new-to-American-school guidance into one simple place. Start with what you need today, then build toward college step by step.

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The site is organized around student questions, not confusing menus. Pick the problem you are trying to solve right now.

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I need SAT prep
Practice by English or Math unit, take a digital-style diagnostic, review missed questions, and drill vocabulary.
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I need APUSH help
Study all 9 AP U.S. History periods with stimulus-based questions and plain-English explanations.
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I am new to U.S. school
Understand GPA, course levels, credits, counselors, transcripts, AP classes, and what colleges actually look for.
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I need course roadmaps
A growing plan for math, English, science, social studies, AP courses, and later extracurricular strategy.
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New to American school

Start with the system, not the stress.

For students who moved to the U.S. or feel like nobody explained the rules, this section gives a direct starting map.

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Know your graduation requirements
Track credits, required subjects, state tests, and what your school expects each year.
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Understand course levels
Regular, honors, AP, dual enrollment, and electives affect workload, GPA, and college readiness differently.
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Use your counselor early
Counselors can help with schedules, transcripts, testing, college planning, and explaining school policies.
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Build proof over time
Grades, test scores, essays, activities, recommendations, and personal context all become part of your college story.
SAT prep

Keep the working tools. Make the path clearer.

The current SAT engine stays available: unit drills, vocabulary flashcards, strategy drills, and a full digital-style practice test.

Practice by skill, then take the full test
Start small with one weak unit, then take a diagnostic when you are ready. The goal is not just more questions; it is knowing what to fix next.
📖 Vocabulary in Context ✍️ Grammar & Usage 📊 Evidence Analysis 🔗 Rhetorical Synthesis 📈 Linear Equations 🧮 Advanced Math 📉 Data Analysis 📐 Geometry & Trig
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SAT and APUSH
Practice tools, explanations, flashcards, achievements, and progress saving are already built into this file.
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Course roadmaps
Add simple pages for core school subjects: what the class is, what matters, how to study, and common mistakes.
Later
Extracurriculars
Create practical guides for clubs, volunteering, competitions, projects, and building a believable activity list.

Start with one clear action.

Take a short SAT drill, review one APUSH period, or read the starter guide. The site will grow around the same rule: make the next step obvious.

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SAT Score Guide · 1600 Possible
1500–1600Top 1% · Elite colleges
1400–1499Top 5% · Highly competitive
1200–1399Top 25% · Strong scores
1000–1199Average range
Below 1000Below average · Focus on fundamentals
What is the SAT?

The SAT is a standardized college admissions test used by most U.S. universities. It measures skills in Reading & Writing and Math — the two areas most predictive of college success. Your score ranges from 400 to 1600, made up of two section scores of 200–800 each.

Most colleges use SAT scores as one part of a holistic review — alongside GPA, essays, and extracurriculars. A strong score won't guarantee admission, but a weak one can close doors. The good news: the SAT is learnable. It tests a predictable set of skills, and targeted practice consistently improves scores.

How the Test Works
📖 Reading & Writing
54 questions
64 minutes · ~71 sec per question
📐 Math
44 questions
70 minutes · ~95 sec per question
🔹 Digital format: The SAT is now fully digital, taken on a laptop or tablet at a testing center. Each section is split into two modules.
🔹 Adaptive difficulty: The second module of each section is harder or easier depending on how well you did in the first. Doing well in module 1 unlocks harder questions — and a higher score ceiling.
🔹 No penalty for guessing: You are never penalized for a wrong answer. Always fill in an answer — never leave a question blank.
🔹 Calculator allowed throughout Math: A built-in Desmos calculator is available for the entire Math section. Use it — but don't rely on it for simple arithmetic.
Test Strategy — How to Actually Do Well
⏱ Time Management
• You have about 71 seconds per RW question and 95 seconds per Math question. Stick to those budgets.
• If you're stuck after 90 seconds, make your best guess, flag it, and move on. Come back if you have time. A question you skip costs you the same as one you get wrong — but skipping saves time for questions you can actually get right.
• Easy questions and hard questions are worth the same points. Don't spend 3 minutes on a hard question when you could spend that time getting 2 easy ones right.
📖 Reading & Writing Strategy
• Read the question before the passage. Knowing what to look for makes reading faster and more targeted.
• Eliminate wrong answers, don't just pick right ones. The SAT uses "almost right" choices to trap you. Cross out the ones that are clearly wrong first.
• For Vocabulary questions: Don't go with the most impressive-sounding word. Go with the one that fits the specific tone and meaning of the passage — often a simpler word is correct.
• For Grammar questions: Read the sentence aloud in your head. If it sounds awkward, it probably has an error. The SAT tests a small set of rules repeatedly — learn them.
📐 Math Strategy
• Show your work, even in your head. The most common mistake is skipping steps and making arithmetic errors on problems you actually know how to solve.
• Plug in numbers. When a problem uses variables, try substituting real numbers to test which answer works. This turns algebra into arithmetic.
• Plug in answer choices. For many problems, you can work backwards from the answers — especially for "what is the value of x" questions.
• Don't skip word problems. Most SAT math word problems test straightforward concepts wrapped in a real-world scenario. Set up the equation carefully and the math is usually simple.
🧠 Mindset & Preparation
• The SAT rewards pattern recognition, not intelligence. Every question type appears repeatedly across tests. The more patterns you recognize, the faster and more accurate you become.
• Review your wrong answers more carefully than your right ones. Understanding why you got something wrong is worth 10x more than reviewing questions you already know.
• Consistency beats cramming. 30 minutes of focused practice daily for 8 weeks outperforms a weekend marathon before the test. Build the habit now.
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