The TaroPrep Journalhttps://taroprep.com/blogSpecific answers for SAT prep and college applications.en-usShould you apply Early Decision? Four questions to answer firsthttps://taroprep.com/blog/should-you-apply-early-decision-four-questionshttps://taroprep.com/blog/should-you-apply-early-decision-four-questionsEarly Decision is the only binding application plan: one school, a signed agreement, and you withdraw every other application if admitted. Four questions to decide whether ED, Early Action, or Regular Decision fits you.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:34:44 GMTTwo transition choices both look right? Name the relationship firsthttps://taroprep.com/blog/sat-transitions-name-the-relationship-firsthttps://taroprep.com/blog/sat-transitions-name-the-relationship-firstOn SAT transitions questions, cover the choices and name what the two sentences are doing: contrasting, causing, exemplifying, or continuing. Then pick the word whose job matches. Three original practice items included.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:30:07 GMTThe November 7 SAT registration deadline is October 23https://taroprep.com/blog/november-sat-registration-deadline-2026https://taroprep.com/blog/november-sat-registration-deadline-2026Regular registration for the November 7 SAT closes October 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Every remaining 2026-27 date with both deadlines, plus how to pick the date that fits your timeline.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:30:06 GMTCut 50 words without cutting the part that sounds like youhttps://taroprep.com/blog/cut-college-essay-word-count-keep-your-voicehttps://taroprep.com/blog/cut-college-essay-word-count-keep-your-voiceWhen a college essay is over the limit, trimming every sentence can flatten it. Cut repeated jobs first, then tighten the language around the moments worth keeping.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:01:03 GMTWhy does a harder second SAT module feel like a setback?https://taroprep.com/blog/harder-second-sat-module-what-it-meanshttps://taroprep.com/blog/harder-second-sat-module-what-it-meansA difficult second module can change how the test feels without telling you your score. Here’s what to focus on instead of trying to decode the route.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:01:03 GMTWhen is solving by hand faster than using Desmos?https://taroprep.com/blog/when-to-use-desmos-or-solve-by-hand-sathttps://taroprep.com/blog/when-to-use-desmos-or-solve-by-hand-satThe best tool depends on what the question asks. Three original examples show when a quick algebra step beats graphing—and when a graph earns its place.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:01:03 GMT