Episode 63 - Digital SAT Expert: Why I Refuse To Prep Kids For The May Exam - Mike Settele

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe sits down with Mike Settele, Johns Hopkins graduate, author of the SAT Package Study Guide, and creator of one of YouTube's most trusted SAT prep channels, to explain what the digital SAT actually changed and how the adaptive format really works.Dr. Joe and Mike discuss why the digital SAT is not question-by-question adaptive but a two-path fork determined by your first module, how missing roughly six to ten questions early can cap a section score near 610, why quantity over quality is the most common prep mistake, why he actively refuses to prepare students for the May test date during AP season, when paying for a course or tutor is worth it and when it's wasted money, and why taking both an SAT and an ACT practice test is usually a waste of a student's limited energy.This episode is especially useful for parents of sophomores and juniors planning a testing timeline, students confused by adaptive scoring, families weighing paid prep against free resources, and anyone chasing merit scholarship money.📲 Connect with them: https://setteletutoring.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SetteleTutoring📲 Learn more about us: https://supportedtutoring.com/Facebook: Dr. JoeInstagram: @dr_joe_ap_exams Thanks for tuning in to the SupportED Learning Podcast with Dr. Joe. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe for more insights on education, critical thinking, and AI integration in learning. Visit our website at supportedtutoring.comRemember to share this podcast with fellow parents and educators who are passionate about reimagining education for tomorrow's world. Until next time, keep supporting learning!