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PSAT Wins, 300 Hard Math Questions, and a Fresh Look for Gauntlet

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PSAT Wins, 300 Hard Math Questions, and a Fresh Look for Gauntlet

Students are already reporting PSAT scores, and I couldnโ€™t be prouder of our students. Several of them earned perfect math scores and near-perfect verbal scores this fall, which is a huge accomplishment considering the PSAT keeps getting tougher. I want to give a special shoutout to RC, who

By Mr. John's Test Prep 26 Oct 2026
October SAT Scores Are Trickling In, and the First One Is a Big One

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October SAT Scores Are Trickling In, and the First One Is a Big One

Dear MJTP families, October scores started coming in this morning. I had a small group sitting for this one, so Iโ€™m still waiting to hear from most of you, but the first report made my day. One student raised her score from a 1440 to a 1540. Thatโ€™s

By Mr. John's Test Prep 16 Oct 2026

Official SAT Vocab

The October 2026 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - INT Version 2

๐Ÿ“š SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 10 austere adjective Root: AUSTER- (harsh, dry) ๐Ÿ‘† Click to flip severely plain; strict and without comfort "The monks lived in austere rooms with only a bed and a desk." โ† Previous ๐Ÿ”„ Shuffle Next โ†’ Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click

By Mr. John's Test Prep 15 Oct 2026

Official SAT Vocab

The October 2026 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - INT Version 1

๐Ÿ“š SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 10 interplay noun Root: INTER- (between) + PLAY ๐Ÿ‘† Click to flip the way two or more things affect each other "The novel explores the interplay between memory and guilt." โ† Previous ๐Ÿ”„ Shuffle Next โ†’ Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on

By Mr. John's Test Prep 15 Oct 2026

Official SAT Vocab

The October 2026 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - US Version 2

๐Ÿ“š SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 14 candid adjective Root: CAND- (shine, white) ๐Ÿ‘† Click to flip honest and direct, even about uncomfortable truths "In a candid interview, the coach admitted the team had underestimated its opponent." โ† Previous ๐Ÿ”„ Shuffle Next โ†’ Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then

By Mr. John's Test Prep 15 Oct 2026

Official SAT Vocab

The October 2026 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - US Version 1

๐Ÿ“š SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 14 admonition noun Root: AD- (to) + MON- (warn) ๐Ÿ‘† Click to flip a firm warning or reprimand "Despite the coach's admonition to pace herself, Maya sprinted the first lap." โ† Previous ๐Ÿ”„ Shuffle Next โ†’ Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then

By Mr. John's Test Prep 15 Oct 2026
Wow! Big wins on the September SAT Today!

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Wow! Big wins on the September SAT Today!

Dear MJTP families, September scores are rolling in, and I'm going to be honest with you: they're amazing, to say the least. I'm so proud of the work these students put in, and I want to share what they did. Across both lists, thirteen

By Mr. John's Test Prep 25 Sep 2026

Official SAT Vocab

The September 2026 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - INT Version 1

๐Ÿ“š SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 19 enigmatic adjective Root: AENIGMA (riddle) ๐Ÿ‘† Click to flip mysterious or difficult to understand Her enigmatic smile made it hard to tell what she was thinking. โ† Previous ๐Ÿ”„ Shuffle Next โ†’ Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on its matching definition Matching

By Mr. John's Test Prep 16 Sep 2026

Official SAT Vocab

The September 2026 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - US Version 2

๐Ÿ“š SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 13 elude verb Root: E- (out) + LUD- (play) ๐Ÿ‘† Click to flip to escape from or avoid, especially by cleverness The suspect managed to elude police for three days. โ† Previous ๐Ÿ”„ Shuffle Next โ†’ Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on its matching

By Mr. John's Test Prep 16 Sep 2026

Official SAT Vocab

The September 2026 SAT Vocab Survey + Quiz - US Version 1

๐Ÿ“š SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 14 elusive adjective Root: E- (out) + LUD- (play) ๐Ÿ‘† Click to flip difficult to find, catch, or achieve After years of training, an Olympic medal remained elusive. โ† Previous ๐Ÿ”„ Shuffle Next โ†’ Section 1: Vocabulary Matching Click on a word, then click on its matching definition Matching

By Mr. John's Test Prep 16 Sep 2026
September SAT Recap: Transitions, Vocab, and Big August Scores!

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September SAT Recap: Transitions, Vocab, and Big August Scores!

Hello MJTP families, As usual, I sat for the SAT this morning, my fifth this year. The early reports are already rolling in. Here's what showed up, what it means for October, and some August score news that made my week. What students saw today One student summed

By Mr. John's Test Prep 12 Sep 2026
The September SAT is Saturday + Bluebook alert for Mac users ๐Ÿšจ

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The September SAT is Saturday + Bluebook alert for Mac users ๐Ÿšจ

Dear MJTP students and families, The next SAT is this Saturday, September 12. If you're wondering what to do in the remaining days before the test, here is a guide: 1. Mac and iOS users: restart Bluebook on Friday College Board posted this alert on September 9: We

By Mr. John's Test Prep 10 Sep 2026
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