To protect the student's privacy, her name has been changed to Janice.
When Janice first started preparing for the SAT, she found herself struggling with the Reading and Writing (RW) sections and vocabulary.
Her initial strategy of simply memorizing vocabulary words wasn’t helping her improve in any significant way. Additionally, she felt unsure about how to improve her reading comprehension and question accuracy.
But everything began to change when Janice started using Gate+. After just five days, she noticed the difference in how she approached her studies.
One of Janice’s favorite features of Gate+ is the ability to review and analyze her past tests at any time. This capability allowed her to identify patterns in the types of questions she was getting wrong.
By pairing Gate+ with SAT lessons from her prep teacher, Janice could revisit incorrect answers and dive deeper into the reasoning behind them.
This systematic approach significantly boosted her confidence and scores over time.
“Analyzing the questions I got wrong really helped me understand where I needed to focus,” Janice shared. “I like that I can always go back to past tests and track my progress, or compare my score with other students taking tests on Gate+.”
Being a non-native English speaker, the memorizing vocabulary and solving Reading and Writing sections, proved to be the biggest challenge for Janice.
And in order to catch up to other students that have had several more years of exposure to the English language, it was crucial for her to focus her time and energy on what was important.
“Even if I sit down and memorize vocabulary all day, it would probably take me years to catch up to other students that use English as a first language.” She stated.
“But Gate+ is helping me save time. I’m focusing my attention learning the vocabulary that are likely to come up in the SAT through the practice tests and it’s helped me improve my score.”
For Janice, taking tests repeatedly was the game-changer. The consistent exposure to different question types not only enhanced her problem-solving skills but also helped her get used to the exam’s pressure.
“I realized that I don’t test well, so the practice definitely helped me improve. Just taking the tests over and over again helped me a lot. It challenged me because the questions were never the same, and it helped me become familiar with the exam format. I feel much more prepared now.” Janice explained.
Janice's story is a testament to how Gate+ empowers students in their SAT preparation journey:
While Janice initially struggled with the Reading and Writing sections, her dedication, combined with the tools Gate+ provided, led to significant improvements in her confidence and abilities.
If you’re looking for a platform that offers comprehensive test analysis, and the flexibility to practice at your own pace, Gate+ is a great place to start.
