Question 1

What is Raava?

Accepted Answer

Raava is an AI-powered test preparation platform for SAT and IELTS. We use Google Gemini AI to provide personalized tutoring, instant explanations, and adaptive practice. Think of it as having a 24/7 personal tutor that costs $6.99/month instead of $100/hour.

Question 2

How do I get started?

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Sign up for free at raava.net. No credit card required. You'll get immediate access to free practice questions, the AI tutor, and limited speaking/writing tests. Upgrade anytime for unlimited access.

Question 3

What tests does Raava cover?

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Raava covers the Digital SAT (Reading, Writing, Math) and IELTS (Academic and General Training). We support all four IELTS skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking with AI assessment.

Question 4

Is Raava suitable for beginners?

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Absolutely! Our onboarding includes a placement test that determines your current level. The AI then adapts all content to your skill level, whether you're just starting or aiming for a perfect score.

Question 5

How does the AI tutor work?

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Raavabot is powered by Google Gemini 2.0 and is trained specifically for SAT/IELTS. Ask any question, request explanations, get study tips, or discuss concepts. The AI remembers your history and adapts to your weaknesses.

Question 6

Is the AI explanation accurate?

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Our AI uses retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to ensure accuracy. It's trained on official test materials and validated against expert content. For IELTS essays, our band score predictions correlate 92% with human examiners.

Question 7

Can I use voice to interact with the AI?

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Yes! Plus and Pro users can use voice input to ask questions hands-free. For IELTS Speaking practice, you speak your responses and the AI assesses your fluency, pronunciation, and grammar in real-time.

Question 8

What languages does the AI support?

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The AI can explain concepts in English, Russian, and Spanish. However, for IELTS practice, you should practice in English to simulate real test conditions.

Question 9

How does adaptive testing work?

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Like the real Digital SAT, our practice tests have two modules. Your performance in Module 1 determines the difficulty of Module 2. Score well, and you get harder questions (worth more points). This mirrors exactly how the official test works.

Question 10

How many practice questions are available?

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We have 2,471+ questions from the OpenSAT dataset, covering all SAT domains. Plus, the AI can generate unlimited additional practice based on your weak areas.

Question 11

How accurate is the score prediction?

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Our ML model analyzes your performance patterns, question difficulty, and learning velocity to predict your score. Most predictions are within 50 points of actual SAT scores, with 85% confidence intervals.

Question 12

Does Raava cover the new Digital SAT format?

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Yes! We're fully updated for the Digital SAT format that launched in 2024. Shorter passages, adaptive routing, and the new question types are all covered.

Question 13

How does the Speaking simulator work?

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Our AI simulates all 3 parts of the IELTS Speaking test. You respond verbally, and the AI assesses your fluency, lexical resource, grammatical accuracy, and pronunciation, providing instant band score estimates.

Question 14

How accurate is the Writing feedback?

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Our AI Writing coach evaluates your essays against official IELTS band descriptors for Task Achievement, Coherence, Lexical Resource, and Grammar. Independent testing shows 92% correlation with human examiner scores.

Question 15

Can I practice Listening tests?

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Yes! We have audio-based practice tests that simulate real IELTS Listening conditions. This feature is available on Plus and Pro plans.

Question 16

Is Academic and General Training both covered?

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Yes, we support both IELTS Academic and General Training. Make sure to select your test type in settings to get appropriate practice materials.

Question 17

How does the XP and leveling system work?

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Earn XP by answering questions, completing practice tests, maintaining streaks, and winning challenges. Level up from 1 to 50, unlocking achievements and badges along the way. Daily streaks give XP multipliers up to 2x!

Question 18

What are 1v1 Challenges?

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Challenge friends or random opponents to real-time quiz battles. Answer questions faster and more accurately to win. Winners get bonus XP. It's a fun way to make studying competitive!

Question 19

How do leaderboards work?

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Compete on weekly, monthly, and all-time leaderboards. Filter by global, country, or friends. Top performers get special badges and recognition.

Question 20

Can I study with friends?

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Yes! Add friends, see their progress, challenge them to battles, and climb leaderboards together. Our Study Partners feature matches you with learners at your level.

Question 21

Is there a free plan?

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Yes! Our free plan includes unlimited full-length tests with raw scores (correct/incorrect + overall %), 10 AI chat conversations per day, and access to the AI tutor. It's the best way to start practicing without any commitment.

Question 22

What does Plus include?

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Plus ($6.99/month or $49.99/year) includes unlimited AI chats, AI error analysis after tests, 15 speaking evaluations/month, 10 writing evaluations/month, score predictor, personalized study plans, full analytics dashboard, and an ad-free experience. For unlimited everything including parent dashboard and priority support, check out Pro ($14.99/month).

Question 23

Is there a money-back guarantee?

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Yes! If you complete our recommended study plan and don't improve by 100+ SAT points (or 0.5 IELTS band), we'll refund your subscription. Terms apply.

Question 24

Can I cancel anytime?

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Absolutely. All subscriptions are month-to-month with no contracts. Cancel anytime from your account settings. You'll keep access until the end of your billing period.

Question 25

Are there student or regional discounts?

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Yes! We offer discounted pricing in Kazakhstan, India, and other emerging markets. Contact support with proof of residency to get your discount.

Question 26

What devices are supported?

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Raava works on any modern web browser - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. It's a Progressive Web App (PWA) that you can install on mobile for an app-like experience.

Question 27

Can I use Raava offline?

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The PWA caches some content for limited offline use. However, AI features require internet. For best results, use Raava with a stable connection.

Question 28

How is my data protected?

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We use enterprise-grade security: SOC 2 Type I compliance, end-to-end encryption, GDPR/CCPA compliance, and row-level database security. We never sell your personal data or show targeted ads.

Question 29

Where is my data stored?

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Data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase/AWS) with servers in multiple regions. For EU users, data stays in EU data centers.

Question 30

Can I export my data?

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Yes! You can export your progress data, test history, and essays anytime from Account Settings. We support PDF and CSV exports.

Question 31

Is there a mobile app?

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Raava is a Progressive Web App (PWA). On iOS, visit raava.net in Safari and tap "Add to Home Screen". On Android, Chrome will prompt you to install. You get a native app experience without app store downloads.

Question 32

Why not a native iOS/Android app?

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PWAs let us ship updates instantly to all users, avoid app store fees (30%!), and provide the same experience everywhere. Most users can't tell the difference from a native app.

Question 33

Does the mobile version have all features?

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Yes! The mobile experience is fully responsive. Voice input for Speaking tests works on mobile browsers that support microphone access.

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