How can I prepare for IITs along with SAT? Are there any tips for the same?

Take a full-length practice test first. The gap between that score and your target score determines your prep duration as a rule of thumb. A 100-point improvement typically needs 2-3 months of consistent study.

No, but your prep needs to be more focused and intensive. Prioritise your the weakest section, set a realistic target based on your baseline score. Aim for September-November SAT date to leave room for one retake.

There's no formal SAT prep needed before Grade 10. From Grade 10 onwards, taking the PSAT and a diagnostic practice test helps you plan your Grade 11 study schedule.

Yes, 1450 is a good SAT score nationally, but it lies below the unofficial range of admissions at Yale. Yale University do not have an official minimum requirement in terms of SAT and ACT scores for admission, but some unofficial sources confirm that, due to high selectivity the admitted students s

For Indian students applying to Heriot Watt University in 2026, the university does not specify any SAT score required if you meet the standard high school requirements.

If you are submitting one, a minimum SAT score of 1000 -

• With a minimum of 500 in English
• 600 in Mathematics