+110 in Math
“I really wanted to get the scholarship to make the cost of college easier on my family. I was able to get a 110-point increase. This improvement unlocked the 75% Bright Futures for me, driving me to push even further for the full 100%.“
My name is Adrian Martinez, and I’m a student at Coral Reef Senior High School. My journey with the SAT was a long and hard one. My initial PSAT scores weren’t great to start off with. I began to try self-studying by doing stuff like Khan Academy, but it didn’t really get me the improvements I wanted. I began to doubt myself, and slowly realized that I needed personalized teaching, and an actual person guiding me through this.
The urgency really kicked in during my junior year. My scores stayed pretty much within the 500s. This was a big issue for me since I aimed for the Bright Futures Scholarship, which requires either a 1220 or a 1340. I really wanted to get the scholarship to make the cost of college easier on my family. My introduction to Peace of Pi Learning came through my older brother, who had seen success with the program with his SAT. His improvement inspired me to follow in his path, and I’m so glad I did.
I expected the virtual learning environment to be challenging, but the flexibility it offered—allowing me to study from anywhere—was a huge plus. Describing the service to others, I’d stress the need for time management. Learning to break down assignments and avoid piling everything up in one day is key. I managed two assignments a day consistently, which was what worked for me and my personal success.
The tutoring helped raise my initial SAT score of 560 to a final score of 670. It was insane to me that I was able to get a 110-point increase. This improvement unlocked the 75% Bright Futures for me, driving me to push even further for the full 100%.
This journey taught me the power of hard work and perseverance. Achieving these scores showed me what’s possible when you’re determined. Peace of Pi Learning played a huge role in this achievement, and I’m grateful for the guidance they provided. Thank you for everything. You guys helped me in more ways than I can express!
