June 7 SAT Reactions + What’s Next
Hello MJTP families,
The June 7 SAT is officially behind us, and I’ve heard from many of you already. One trend stood out immediately: the Reading passages felt tougher than usual — not just in complexity but in quantity. Some students reported more reading-based questions, particularly in Module 2, than in prior tests.
The College Board has done this before. I remember taking the November exam, myself, and it also leaned heavily on reading passages and lightened up on vocabulary. It’s not uncommon for test versions to shift their balance slightly.
That said, our strategy never changes.
The PROVE-IT method teaches students to simplify each question, ignore distractions, and eliminate wrong answers that:
- directly contradict the passage,
- stretch the author’s meaning, or
- pull in out-of-context ideas.
Whether the questions feel hard or not, our focus on evidence-based decision-making always holds steady.
Vocabulary Matters — And It Showed
Another observation: a surprising number of vocabulary questions included words we studied together. That’s a big win.
Here are some of the words reportedly featured on the June 7 exam:
- eschew – to purposefully avoid or reject
- abate – to reduce or lessen
- emanate – to radiate or spread out
- impugn – to challenge or criticize
- ubiquity / ubiquitous – found everywhere
- abound – to be plentiful
- capacious – spacious or roomy
- cursory – quick and not thorough
- expound – to explain in detail
- pernicious – subtly harmful
- attenuate – to weaken or reduce
- conflate – to mix together
- outmoded – outdated
- vindictive – vengeful
- unnerved – to feel unsettled
- impervious – immune or unaffected
- imperious – arrogant, commanding
- exhaustive – thorough and complete
- excise – to cut out or (n.) a type of tax
- discerning / discern – perceptive or able to understand
Many of you will recognize ubiquitous, eschew, vindictive, discern, and more from our weekly drills. This is why I stress vocabulary—it can move the needle.
Next Steps: What to Do Now
📅 Score Release Day: June 20
I’ll be waiting to hear from you and ready to help interpret your results.
🧠 SAT Bootcamp Starts June 25
If you’re retesting in August or later, don’t miss our four-week SAT Bootcamp. It’s a perfect way to stay sharp and hit your goals this summer. Email me to reserve your spot or follow the link above. Tell your friends and family members!
✍️ College Applications and Essays
Rising seniors, now is the time to start. Essays, recommendation requests, and early planning will make all the difference. If you need help, I’m here.
A Final Word of Thanks
To all my June testers—thank you for your hard work. If this was your last SAT, I appreciate being part of the journey. Messages like this one from a parent are so encouraging:
Hi John, Thank you for all your help with Marcus's exam preparation.
He was genuinely happy with how today’s exam went, and a key takeaway for him—thanks to your guidance—was learning to pace himself and approach things with consistency.
Your system clearly works. Marcus was noticeably more confident during the exam, which is a huge step forward for him. We’ll let you know as soon as we have the results.
Thanks again for your ongoing support. I’ll absolutely be recommending you to anyone I know looking for help with SATs.
Wherever you go from here, take pride in what you’ve learned, not just about the SAT, but about yourself.
Enjoy your summer,
Mr. John
