+290 points on the SAT Math!
“Getting a strong SAT score felt important to me because colleges are moving away from being fully test-optional.”
I realized I needed help on the SAT because every time I took a PSAT or did practice tests at school, I genuinely did not know how to navigate most of the math problems. No matter how many times I practiced, my score never went above a 600. I knew junior year was the year I had to get serious about the SAT for college, and after hearing strong results from friends who had done Peace of Pi, I decided to enroll.
Before this program, I had never done any SAT prep at all. This was my first real experience studying specifically for the SAT. Math was never my strongest subject—it didn’t come naturally to me, but I wasn’t bad at it either. I just made a lot of mistakes and struggled to apply what I knew in a test setting. I also did not try self-studying because I knew I needed structure, and I trusted Peace of Pi since so many people I knew had already seen success.
Getting a strong SAT score felt important to me because colleges are moving away from being fully test-optional. Even if a school still allows you not to submit scores, I knew a good score would only strengthen my application. I didn’t want my SAT to be a weak point.
My biggest frustration before tutoring was that SAT math felt completely different from school math. I could only solve the most basic questions, and for anything more advanced, I didn’t even know where to start. Peace of Pi helped me rebuild my foundation, especially in geometry, which I had forgotten a lot of. The explanations made concepts finally click.
Before starting the course, I was worried the virtual four-hour classes would be boring and exhausting, especially early on a Saturday morning. However, that concern disappeared quickly. The classes were extremely interactive—teachers constantly called on students, asked us to type answers in the chat, and made sure everyone was engaged. It never felt like I was just sitting there listening.
The four hours actually flew by and ended up feeling closer to one hour. I also think it helped build my mental stamina for test day, since I got used to focusing for long periods of time.I loved my tutors and felt they were extremely qualified. I worked with Ana, Noah, and Chloe, and all of them were knowledgeable, supportive, and approachable.
The workload was definitely intense, but I knew that going in. I was mentally prepared because friends warned me ahead of time. Honestly, I expected it to be worse. I understood that if I wanted real results, I had to put in real effort, and that mindset made all the difference.
The most helpful parts of the program were the long DSAT explanation videos and the quiz system. The videos showed multiple ways to approach problems, which really helped my understanding. The quizzes and quiz revisions were especially unique because they forced me to revisit material instead of forgetting it. The Student Quiz Index was incredibly helpful—it allowed me to see exactly which problems I struggled with and focus on them, especially right before the test.
The WhatsApp chats also kept me accountable. The reminders motivated me to stay on track, and I didn’t want to fall behind. Knowing someone was checking in made a big difference. I also attended cram reviews, which were extremely useful because they refreshed concepts from earlier weeks, and some of those exact problem types showed up on my actual SAT.
The results completely exceeded my expectations. I went from a 460 on the PSAT to a 750 on the SAT Math section, which is a 290-point improvement. I never expected to improve by more than 100 points, so this was huge for me. That score took a massive amount of stress off my plate. Now I feel confident knowing math is done, and even if I retake the SAT, I can always use this as a superscore.
Although Peace of Pi is not cheap, it was absolutely worth the investment. You get so much more than just classes:homework, videos, quizzes, accountability, and constant support. I recommend it to everyone, including my younger siblings.
My advice to other students is to trust the process and keep going. The first few weeks can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to doubt whether nine weeks can really make a difference, but it absolutely can. If you put in the work, the results will come, and you will be so relieved you stuck with it.
