Will colleges automatically contact me based on my performance regardless of my board marks after appearing for SAT?

Yes, a number of US universities have gone test-optional, and several accept applicants with a GPA as low as 2.5–3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A lower GPA can affect scholarship eligibility, so check each university's page for merit-aid cutoffs before applying.

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