SAT Tip of the Week What Are You Risking When You Cheat on the SAT

Most high school students know that it takes time and effort to properly prepare for the SAT. Unfortunately, there are some students who think that cheating on the SAT is the only way to obtain a high score. What they may not know is that test officials have put many barriers in place to prevent cheating on this exam. Still, every year there are students who stubbornly try to cheat on SAT questions. Lets take  a look at what you will be  risking by choosing to cheat on the SAT: The Risks of Cheating Not surprisingly, there are serious consequences for students who are caught cheating (and even for students who are under the suspicion of cheating) on this test. SAT testing centers assign a proctor to each group of students taking the exam   this proctor  monitors the group and reports any  questionable activity he or she may see. For instance, if a proctor sees a student texting or otherwise using a cell phone during the test, that student will be asked to leave. When  a student is caught cheating like this,  the  proctor will destroy the student’s answer sheet and report the incident to test officials. The student will then not be able to  retake the test for a period of time set by the College Board, which may mean  that the student has to delay their college application process. Having ones score  canceled is another risk students take by cheating on the SAT. If testing officials find any irregularities in a student’s scores or performance on the test, they can open an investigation or cancel that person’s test scores altogether. And keep in mind, a student’s scores can be canceled even if they’ve already been submitted to colleges. For example, testing officials may suspect cheating if a student earns a very low score on their first SAT attempt and a very high score on a retake   an unusually large discrepancy in scores like this will sometimes trigger  an investigation, but of course, tremendous improvement in test performance doesn’t automatically mean a student has cheated. If  a student’s test scores are canceled, they must prepare  for the SAT again in order to retake it, which  can definitely be an inconvenience. Another  important thing to remember is that if a student is accepted into a college based on an unearned SAT score,  they  may not be able to handle the level of academic rigor at that school. Furthermore, this student will have  taken the place of another student who applied to the college with high SAT scores that were earned fairly. Preparing For the SAT the Right Way When it comes to the SAT, cheating is never a good idea. Instead, students should set a study schedule that allows them to gradually learn the material they will need to know. At Veritas Prep, our skillful instructors earned scores on the SAT that placed them in the 99th percentile of test-takers, and students who take our prep courses benefit from these instructors practical knowledge! Our online and in-person course options allow students to choose the most convenient way for them to practice with the experts for this exam. Our students receive individual attention that allows them to focus on what they need to do to improve. We offer tips on how to complete all of the questions on the SAT and still have time left to review answers. Our instructors  understand how stressful it can be for students who are preparing for this challenging exam, so in addition to offering academic guidance, our instructors also offer much-needed support and encouragement. Students who work with our team of professional instructors get help every step of the way as they study for the SAT. Our instructors at Veritas Prep know that most students want to do their best and earn high scores on the SAT, but cheating on this exam is never an option for them. We use quality study resources and materials to give students the tools they need to showcase their abilities on the SAT. As students move through our prep classes, they begin to experience increased confidence. Contact Veritas Prep today and let our instructors help you to true success on the SAT!  And as always be sure to find us on Facebook, YouTube, Google+ and Twitter!