How I scored a 1600 on the SAT: My entire journey and tips for improving your score

I got a perfect 1600 on my latest SAT this September and wanted to share every single resource I used to study, all of my advice for making the most out of your resources, and a few last-minute test day tips. I have separate videos for each of the sections (reading, writing, math, and essay) so be sure to check those out if you want in-depth guides for specific portions of the test! I really hope this helps you out--and good luck on your next test! Remember to stay hydrated, get some sleep, and take good care of yourselves.
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[NOTE: as of 2024 the DSAT has replaced the paper version of the test, so some of this advice is outdated, but my general study strategies and methods of prep are still applicable.]

Every main resource I used to study (that's still relevant):

[annas-universe]

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[lynnwgg]

girl you seem like a amazing person congrats on 1600!

[BuilderLemon]

this will probably sound very random and weird but you seem like such a chill, cool person to be around/be friends with

[MercurySGM]

yo I just wanna say your videos helped give me so much self motivation (seriously, super key like you said!!) and I just got my score back today, I got a 1560!! And it was my first SAT too! I grinded out 4 practice tests in the 5 days leading up to test day and somehow didn't burn out, I'm so so so happy thank you for your tips they really helped me approach this test the best way possible

[bychen]

Took my SAT today! Your advice really helped. You remind me of Alex Dunphy from Modern Family. Will come back in 10 days with my score.

Edit March: 1520!

Edit September: Merit Scholarship Semifinalist!

[lanabesner]

Wow, I literally love you. This just made me feel so much better for my test in two weeks. Thank you so much for putting out this type of content to help other students through this really stressful process. <3

[blazey]

I just binged your whole series and I just want to say thank you, my test is on the 5th and I jotted down 3 pages worth of notes from your videos, thank you for going out of your way to make these guides!

[serendipity]

You have to be your OWN motivator hit hard

[anniegauderman]

I’m beginning to study for the SAT, and I really want to thank you for your videos. A lot of my friends are signing up for tutoring and taking prep classes, but your down to earth approach is really motivating me to drive myself and study to the best of MY ability. Thank you!! 🤗

[andresallegre]

i wanna thank you a lot for these videos! I'm really nervous about taking the SAT, especially because i always do bad at standardized tests and english is not my first language lol but your videos made me feel more confident! Thank you so much!

[manishchandrasaharan]

Hey Anna, thank you so so much for these videos, helped me so much. Got 1390 in my first attempt. Second one in 2 months. Hope to make 1500+ this time around.

[itsminty_melond]

i am going to study your videos religiously, thank you for this 😭

[rorolee]

My test is in 24 hours u inspired me to work harder thank you

[terracotta]

I got my score back a few days ago and it was a 1490. 800 reading and 690 math. Haha 😄 . Super stoked about my reading score. As for math, I've always struggled with it but now I feel a lot more motivated to study. Hoping for a higher score when I retake. This was so inspiring. Thank you!

[realhtgrl]

taking the official SAT tomorrow and I’m stressed as hell 😭 but at least if I don’t do well I’ll retake in December 😮‍💨

[soniamehta]

Hey girl! Your whole story is so similar to mine! After using khan academy and prep scholar I got my score up from a 1210 to a 1510 in a year so I totally get the shock! I am planning to retake it to get a 1550+ superscore so I was wondering if you have any tips for imporving a little bit? Especially on the english/grammar sections? I got a 740 on this and i want to get a 780+? Thank u :)

[hannahgoldberg]

Youre so inspiring and well spoken. congrats on your perfect score! :)

[zaina]

this is the most helpful series ive seen for the sat, im taking it tomorrow and your tips are making me feel so much more confident! thank you infinitely <3 (p.s. you seem like you would be an amazing friend)

[carolinesiler]

you are so sweet thank you so much. i have the psat on wednesday and on the day after im bringing my lunch group apple pie because just getting through the test is such an accomplishment.

[devparikh]

hey thanks for the vid I took the sat in December last year and got a 1180. I was absolutely gutted. I am gave the second attempt in march . I came across this video in feb when I was prepping for the SAT and it really helped me. I got a 1470 which personally am really happy about