"Going into the SAT, I felt somewhat confident—I had an IELTS reading score of 8.0 and a solid background in mathematics. But I quickly learned that the SAT was a different kind of challenge. It tested not just knowledge, but timing, strategy, and endurance.
What surprised me most was how much of the test felt like a mental game. I remember sitting through my first full-length practice test and realizing that focus was just as important as skill. By the last section, my mind was drifting, and even simple questions felt difficult. That was a wake-up call—I couldn’t rely on ability alone; I had to train with purpose.

One of the biggest turning points in my journey was the support I received from my English teacher, Nigina. She brought energy and clarity to every lesson, breaking down dense reading passages and grammar rules in a way that truly made sense. More importantly, she believed in me even when I hit plateaus. Her encouragement gave me the confidence to push through moments of doubt.

Although there were setbacks along the way—scores that didn’t reflect the effort I put in, or days when studying felt endless—I’m proud of the discipline I built. This journey taught me that growth doesn’t always look like constant improvement. Sometimes it looks like showing up, trying again, and trusting the process.
In the end, my SAT journey wasn’t just about a number. It was about proving to myself that I could take on a challenge, stay committed, and grow from it."

“I remember the first time I took the SAT test; I scored only 1220, which was much lower than my expectations. I had a strong background in math and an IELTS reading score of 7. I thought I could’ve scored at least 1300. So, I decided to self-study and seek help from my school teachers. I registered for the March exam and was satisfied with my performance. Two weeks later, seeing my results, I realized there were flaws in my preparation to achieve my desired SAT score. I got 1230: 550 in EBRW and 680 in Math.

After that disappointment, I felt miserable, thinking I wasn’t good enough for the test. But my father approached me, offering his full support and belief in me, which was key to my later success. I looked up the next SAT test date and found that May 3rd was the next exam day. It was late March, and I decided to focus entirely on EBRW, as I felt there was more to improve there than in math. I researched the best SAT centers and chose SATashkent. That’s how my one-month SAT journey began at SATashkent.

First, I booked a demo lesson for the 700+ group. After learning my SAT score was lower than the required score for that group, I still believed in my potential. My mentor, Mr. Donobek, showed me the trust and support I desperately needed at that time. Fortunately, all my group members were diligent students. They were the reason I kept pushing myself and became obsessed with the process. After completing one month of preparation, one of my group mates said that, for the first time, he enjoyed the process more than the result—and believe me, I think that’s what we all felt. Still, I wasn’t content with myself. I was consistently getting 50, or at least 48, correct answers in each English test, but I didn’t feel like I was improving.

Finally, May 3rd arrived. I went to the test center, did my best, and felt partial relief afterward. After waiting two weeks, I got my results and was astonished: a 1490 score. That made me so happy I can’t explain it. Achieving a 260-point score increase in just one month seemed unattainable, yet I did it.

Does that make me ingenious? Of course not. I already had the knowledge to achieve that score. The problem was my approach and how I viewed the test. The reason I didn’t feel satisfied, even while preparing to achieve that 1490 score, was simple. It’s impossible to significantly increase SAT knowledge, like grammar or vocabulary, in just one month.

Synopsis:
Even though I had enough knowledge to score 1400+, my approach and understanding of the test weren’t sufficient. Thanks to my mentor and SATashkent for not letting me walk alone 😁. Cheers!”

What you need:
- SAT EBRW 650+ or IELTS Writing 7+
- 20 hours per week. Reading. Writing. Thinking.

Cost:
- $100 monthly
- SATashkent students pay $50