Meghan Daniels is the Associate Editor at Knewton
Sometimes, it seems like there are enough SAT prep tips out there to fill up the Grand Canyon. Everyone seems to have an opinion on how to conquer the test–from people who know (teachers and tutors) to people who don’t (your grandmother, the postman…).
With all that advice, it can sometimes be difficult to figure out what’s really important: What will make or break your score?
Knewton is here to help! Below, you’ll find our list of the top 10 SAT prep tips, compiled with the help of our expert SAT teachers.
1. Take full-length practice tests
Schedule a time every week or two to complete a full-length practice test. Not only will this help you keep track of your progress, but it’ll also help increase your test-taking “endurance.” You don’t want test-day to be the first time you challenge yourself to sit through a 3 hour and 45 minute exam! Taking such a long test is grueling, and it’s important to learn strategies to deal with test exhaustion. (For example, on reading comp passages, if you feel your eyes glazing over, take a deep breath and look away from the page for a few seconds.) Taking full-length tests will also help you become familiar with all the different sections of the test. Knowing the instructions and structure of each section ahead of time will save time on test day, and provide you with precious extra minutes to devote to test questions. After taking each practice test, evaluate your performance and focus your subsequent prep work on your weakest areas.
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