Score Accelerator Lab

Starting at $33/mo
Welcome to the Score Accelerator Lab The Score Accelerator Lab is Walker Prep's dedicated forum where SAT® Reading and Writing success is engineered through collaboration and expert guidance. This is your space to: - Study with our exclusive library of mock SAT® practice questions and explanations utilizing the powerful Cross-Examiner's Toolbox™ methodology - Get help with real SAT® Reading & Writing questions from official College Board tests - Connect with fellow students prepping for the SAT® - Ask questions about Walker Prep course materials, practice questions, and test strategies - Share your breakthroughs and help others overcome challenges - Access direct feedback from Walker Prep instructors on your specific questions Whether you're a current Walker Prep student or someone who's joined specifically for this community, you'll find the tools, support, and expertise needed to accelerate your SAT® Reading and Writing score. The lab operates with a collaborative spirit—we experiment, refine, and perfect approaches together. No question is too basic, no strategy discussion too advanced. This is where preparation transforms into measurable results and higher SAT® scores. Ready to accelerate your SAT® success? Join the conversation!

New Practice Platform is LIVE! Access Your SAT® Reading & Writing Mock Test 1

Dear Code-Breakers Crew,

The new practice/quiz platform officially launched today, and I'm excited for you to experience the enhanced features firsthand!

Ready to Dive In

Your new practice portal is live and loaded with SAT® Reading & Writing Mock Test 1—I encourage you to take it as soon as possible. This mock test closely mirrors the more challenging Module 2 format and includes all the interactive features I've been telling you about: highlighting, note-taking, strikeout functionality, and detailed performance analytics.

Access Your New Portal Click here to get started: https://walkerprep.synap.ac/join/gdN7IsX35ub

Here's the simple process:

  1. Enter the same email address associated with your Score Accelerator membership

  2. Click "Join Group" when prompted

  3. You'll be taken to your Score Accelerator member dashboard

  4. Navigate to "Collections" and select "SAT Reading & Writing Mock Exams"

What to Expect

As mentioned in my previous update, you'll continue to see a mix of platforms during this transition period. Some course links will direct you to the new platform, others to the current one—just click and practice as usual. Additional question sets, exercises, and quizzes will be added to the new platform over the coming days.

The Bottom Line

Mock Test 1 is ready for you right now. The detailed analytics will give you valuable insights into your performance patterns, and the realistic test experience will sharpen your skills for the real thing.

Questions? You know how to reach me.

Best regards,

Dave Walker - Founder, Walker Prep

Quiz Platform Update: Launch Day Wednesday + Extended Transition

Dear Code-Breakers Crew,

Great news! The new quiz platform launches this Wednesday (August 6th) as scheduled, complete with all the exciting features I announced: side-by-side formatting and a full-module mock tests, with progress tracking and targeted practice progressively phasing in over coming weeks.

What's Happening Wednesday

The new platform goes live with all its enhanced capabilities. However, transferring your existing quizzes, exercises, and practice questions from the current platform is taking a bit longer than anticipated (better to get it right than rush it!).

The Solution: Best of Both Worlds

To ensure you have full access to all your materials, I've arranged for the previous platform to reactivate for an additional month alongside the new one. This means:

All your course quiz/exercise links are live and working right now

Starting Wednesday, some links will take you to the new platform, others to the current one

The transition will be seamless—you'll simply click and practice as usual

One Small Step for New Platform Users

The first time you're directed to the new quiz platform, you'll need to register using your email address. After that initial setup, everything flows smoothly.

Why This Approach Works

This extended transition period ensures you get immediate access to the new platform's game-changing features while ensuring full access to all course practice materials during the transition. No interruptions, no missing content—just enhanced functionality when you're ready for it.

The investment in this robust new platform will give you an even stronger advantage on test day. Thank you for your continued patience as I complete this upgrade!

Best regards,

Dave Walker - Founder, Walker Prep


Exciting Quiz Platform Upgrade Coming August 6th!

Dear Code-Breakers Crew,

I hope your prep for the August SAT is going great. I have some exciting news to share about an upcoming enhancement to your course experience!

What's Changing

Starting Wednesday, August 6th, I'm transitioning all course quizzes, exercises, and practice questions to a new, much more robust platform. This upgrade will significantly improve your SAT preparation experience.

Why This Change Matters for You

The new platform offers game-changing features that will better prepare you for test day:

Side-by-side formatting: Instead of the current layout where answer choices appear below passages and questions, you'll now see:

  • Passages on the left side of your screen

  • Question stems and answer choices on the right side

This mirrors the actual Digital SAT experience much more closely, helping you become comfortable with the real test format while you practice.

Full-module mock test: A complete Reading & Writing mock test designed to mimic the more challenging Module 2 will be available immediately on launch day, giving you additional realistic practice to help prepare for exam day.

Progress tracking: Monitor your improvement with detailed analytics that track your performance by skill and question type, helping you identify strengths and areas for continued focus. (This feature will begin rolling out on August 6th and will become progressively more robust over the coming weeks.)

Targeted practice: Generate custom practice sets focused on specific skills and question types where you need the most work, making your study time more efficient and effective. (This feature will begin rolling out on August 6th and will become progressively more robust over the coming weeks.)

Temporary Service Interruption

Important: During the transition period (starting today through August 5th), the current quizzes and exercises will be temporarily unavailable. I know this is inconvenient, and I appreciate your patience during this brief transition.

What to Expect

When the new platform launches on August 6th, you'll receive:

  • Login instructions for the new system

  • A brief orientation on the enhanced features

  • All quizzes, exercises, and practice questions in the improved format

This upgrade represents a significant investment in providing you with the most effective SAT preparation tools available. The enhanced user experience and test-like formatting will give you a distinct advantage on test day.

Thank you for your patience during this transition. I'm confident you'll love the improvements!

Best regards,

~ Dave

NEW: Strategic Time Management Module Added (Appendix 3)

I've just added Appendix 3: Strategic Time Management to your SAT Reading & Writing Mastery course.

What You'll Gain:

  • A strategic sequencing approach that maximizes your score by tackling questions in optimal order

  • Precise timing checkpoints to prevent the time pressure that causes most students to miss easy points

  • Clear guidance on which questions to prioritize based on your target score

  • A simple system that transforms test anxiety into strategic confidence

The Bottom Line: Most students lose points not from lack of knowledge, but from poor time management and question sequencing. This module gives you a systematic approach to capture all the points within your ability level.

Next Steps: Review Appendix 3 asap and start practicing this approach.

This represents a significant addition to your course materials—I'm excited to see how it helps maximize your score gains!

~ Dave

New Course Content: Advanced COE Strategies

Greetings, Code Breaker Crew!

With the August SAT less than 5 weeks away, now is the time to get serious about your prep. I've just added some powerful new content to help you master the most challenging Command of Evidence questions on the SAT:

What's New:

Unit 5.6: Mastering COE Cause-and-Effect Questions - Learn to tackle COE questions that test claims like "studying more leads to better test scores" or "room temperature affects productivity." You'll discover how to identify independent and dependent variables and apply your existing comparison skills to these trickier question types.

Unit 5.7: Mastering Indirect Reference Answer Choices - Master one of the most sophisticated COE patterns where answer choices use "stand-in" terms instead of directly mentioning claim elements. Learn the simple 3-step approach to handle these complex situations with confidence and speed.

Appendix 2: Real SAT COE Questions Featuring Indirect Reference - Practice with authentic SAT questions that demonstrate the indirect reference pattern, complete with explanations to help you identify the key associations.

Why This Matters:

These advanced COE patterns appear regularly on the SAT and often trip up even strong students. Here's the thing: these strategies aren't "rocket science," but attempting to master SAT Reading & Writing without these strategies can definitely seem like rocket science. Mastering these approaches will transform what feels overwhelming into something systematic and manageable.

But understanding these strategies is only the first step. For them to work for you on test day, you must practice them until they become habituated—second nature. This doesn't happen overnight. Remember: we don't rise to the occasion; we fall to the level of our training. With less than 5 weeks until the August test, every day of focused practice counts.

The new units build directly on your existing COE comparison skills, so you'll find the concepts familiar yet more sophisticated. Don't wait—dive into these units now and give yourself the edge you need for test day.

Happy studying!

~ Dave

Live Session Zoom Links Have Moved!

Hi!

In order to prevent the course discussion topic from getting cluttered with link announcements, I've created a new topic: Score Accelerator Live Sessions. If you're currently enrolled in Score Accelerator, please make sure you are following this topic, so you receive the new Zoom links each week. This is a private section of the forum, but I have already granted access to all current Score Accelerator students.

The link for tomorrow's OPT Workshop has already been posted. You can find it here: https://app.podia.com/community/topics/191112

See you soon!

~ Dave

Important Notice Regarding Course Materials - Copyright Protection

Dear Students,

I'm writing to address an important matter regarding the SAT Reading & Writing Mastery Course materials. It has come to my attention that unauthorized users have been accessing restricted course content, specifically strategy quizzes that are only available through the course platform.

I want to remind everyone that all course materials—including lessons, practice questions, quizzes, and any associated links—are protected by copyright. These materials are exclusively for the use of enrolled students who have either purchased the course or are current private tutoring clients.

Sharing access to course materials is strictly prohibited. This includes:

  • Sharing login credentials

  • Forwarding quiz links

  • Distributing downloadable resources

  • Copy-pasting course content to share with others

  • Allowing others to use your account

The development of these specialized materials represents a significant investment of time and expertise, designed specifically to help you achieve your testing goals. Unauthorized sharing undermines this mission and violates the terms of use.

If you've inadvertently shared any course materials, please discontinue this practice immediately. If you're using a secondary email address to access quizzes or other resources, please contact me so I can update my records accordingly.

I appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Best regards,

Dave Walker

SVA vs. Verb Tense

These two question types look the same to me. How can I tell the difference?

Dave Walker
Apr 15

Yep, you're right - they do look very similar. The difference is that Verb Tense Questions have same verb in a different tense in every answer choice. Subject-Verb Agreement Questions also have the same verb in every answer choice - but two of them will be in the SAME tense, with different numbers (singular/plural). This is mentioned in the SAT Reading & Writing Mastery course.

Score Accelerator Lab - Forum Rules

Welcome to Walker Prep's Score Accelerator Lab community! To ensure this forum remains a valuable resource for everyone, please adhere to the following rules:

General Conduct

  • Be respectful and courteous to all members

  • Stay on topic in each thread

  • No spam or promotional content

  • No profanity or inappropriate language

  • English only, please

Privacy & Safety

  • Protect your privacy - do not post your email address or other personal information

  • Do not share or request personal contact information from other members

  • Never share your full name, school, or location

  • Report any concerning behavior to moderators immediately

Content Guidelines

  • The only images allowed are screenshots of exam questions or exercises

  • Always include the source when posting SAT® questions (test number, section, etc.)

  • Do not post entire passages or tests that may violate copyright

  • Word your questions thoughtfully to make them easy to understand

Membership

  • Membership is sometimes included in special offers for Walker Prep's SAT® Reading & Writing Mastery courses

  • Lifetime membership is automatically granted to those who qualify for the Delta 10 Club, Alpha 5 Club, or Sigma 2.

  • For others, there is a small fee to join the community (currently $97/year)

Question Format

  • Do not ask overly broad questions like "What's the strategy for X Question Type?" - if you want to learn overall strategy recommendations, you're encouraged to enroll in one of Walker Prep's courses

  • This forum is not intended to provide an alternative to enrolling in a course or tutoring

  • Strategy questions should be about a specific strategy (e.g., asking for clarification on eliminating category errors on Command of Evidence Comparison Questions, etc.)

  • Include your wrong answer and reasoning when asking for help with specific questions

Support Inquiries

  • This forum is dedicated to SAT® preparation discussion and learning

  • Instructors, including Dave Walker, are here to help with test preparation questions

  • For customer service concerns or questions about Walker Prep services or products, please email the customer service team directly at help@walkertestprep.com

  • This ensures that forum discussions stay focused on test prep and that your service inquiries receive prompt attention through the proper channel

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  • Any user violating academic integrity standards will be permanently banned without refund


We're here to help each other succeed on the SAT®. By following these guidelines, you'll help us maintain a productive learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for being part of the Score Accelerator Lab community!


SAT® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with Walker Prep and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product or website.

Welcome to the Score Accelerator Lab! 🚀

Hello and welcome to Walker Prep's Score Accelerator Lab!

I'm Dave Walker, founder of Walker Prep. I created this forum because I believe in the power of collaborative learning. My experience has shown that students who engage with peers and ask questions consistently see greater improvement in their SAT® Reading and Writing scores.

This is your space to:

  • Ask questions about Walker Prep practice questions and official SAT® Reading & Writing questions

  • Get clarification on concepts from the Walker Prep course

  • Share your own insights and strategies

  • Connect with other test-takers on the same journey

Membership Information: Membership in the Score Accelerator Lab is sometimes included in special offers for Walker Prep's SAT® Reading & Writing Mastery courses. Otherwise, there is a small fee to join the community (currently $9.95/month or $97/year).

Please take a moment to review our forum rules before posting. They're designed to keep this community helpful, respectful, and focused on score improvement for everyone.

I'll be checking in regularly to answer questions and participate in discussions. Remember, in the Score Accelerator Lab, there are no "stupid questions" - only opportunities to improve.

Looking forward to accelerating your SAT success together!

Dave Walker, Walker Prep


SAT® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with Walker Prep and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product or website.