If your student is smart but stuck on SAT Reading & Writing, the issue usually isn’t intelligence. It ’s performance under pressure . The Digital SAT R&W section rewards students who can do three things consistently: Read with precision  (not just “understand generally”) Choose answers strategically  (not emotionally or by vibes) Perform under time  (without rushing, freezing, or spiraling) That’s why students can earn strong grades in school and still plateau on the SAT. Sc