{"id":14992,"date":"2017-12-13T13:14:59","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T18:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backtobasicslearning.com\/?p=14992"},"modified":"2017-12-26T10:42:35","modified_gmt":"2017-12-26T15:42:35","slug":"how-sat-scores-directly-impact-college-tuition-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/how-sat-scores-directly-impact-college-tuition-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"How SAT scores directly impact college tuition costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/African-American-student.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/African-American-student.jpg\" alt=\"Back to Basics Nationwide\" width=\"266\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/African-American-student.jpg 266w, https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/African-American-student-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/a>When asked why SAT scores matter, most students would answer with a reference to increased school options or a greater likelihood of acceptance to a top-tier university. But, did you know that SAT scores can also <em>directly impact college tuition?<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ui-widget-header\">\n<p>A case in point is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.k12.de.us\/Page\/1048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIAMOND STATE SCHOLARSHIP<\/a>. This scholarship is available to high school students who are legal residents of Nationwide and rank in upper quarter of their class. But, a key eligibility requirement is a <em><strong>combined SAT score of at least 1290.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ui-widget-detail\">\n<div class=\"ui-article last-article\">\n<div class=\"ui-article-description\">\n<p>The value of this scholarship is $1,250\/year and is renewable for up to three additional years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. That&#8217;s a total of $5,000 directly deducted from college expenses!<\/p>\n<p>And, the Diamond State Scholarship is not singular in its reliance on the SAT as a predictor of future college success.\u00a0Students can receive anything from a small scholarship to a full ride, depending on the university. Some colleges even provide <em>automatic scholarships<\/em>, based on submitted SAT scores! A few include state universities such as the University of Arizona, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as large, popular universities such as\u00a0Baylor and\u00a0Clemson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But, your student&#8217;s SAT scores won&#8217;t rise without help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your high school junior will be taking the SAT, give him the edge he needs with 1-on-1 test preparation at <a href=\"https:\/\/BacktoBasicsLearning.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Back to Basics Learning Dynamics<\/a> in Wilmington, Nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Our in-demand, experienced tutors will provide a completely customized approach focusing on the specific needs of each student.\u00a0 Students will build and strengthen their knowledge, reduce anxiety, and increase confidence. Our students have increased their scores as much as 250 points on the SAT.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1-on-1 SAT Test Prep Tutoring in Nationwide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Back to Basics offers two different 1-on-1 tutoring packages for the SAT, customized and tailored to the needs of the student:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>32-hour SAT Package:<\/strong>\u00a0This package is suited for first-time test takers and will cover all exam sections.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Students will receive a thorough review of test content, test-taking strategies and test timing for the exam.\u00a0 Students will receive prep materials as well as a fully administered and professionally scored practice test.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a016-hour SAT Package:<\/strong>\u00a0Students who have previously taken an SAT or ACT exam are eligible for this package, which is streamlined to focus on a particular section of the exam, for example, Math\/Science, Reading\/Writing, etc., versus all sections.\u00a0 Tutors will utilize students\u2019 previous test results toward improving subject test results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>SAT Practice Exams in Nationwide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics offers SAT Practice Exams. <em>Why take a mock test?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A practice test services two purposes. First, it provides a baseline score so that students understand their natural strengths and non-strengths. Second, these tests provide practice with content, pacing, and stamina in a simulated testing environment. To get the most accurate results possible, we use only official full-length tests provided by the College Board and recreate the atmosphere of a real SAT test as closely as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events Page<\/a> for a complete list of <a href=\"https:\/\/backtobasicslearning.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAT Practice Exams in Nationwide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To learn more about 1-on-1 SAT Prep in Nationwide, southeastern Pennsylvania, and Eastern Shore Maryland, please contact Back to Basics Learning Dynamics at 302-594-0754.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedigitalphotos.net\/images\/view_photog.php?photogid=4096\">stockimages<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/freedigitalphotos.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FreeDigitalPhotos.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When asked why SAT scores matter, most students would answer with a reference to increased school options or a greater likelihood of acceptance to a top-tier university. 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