Top 7 SAT Test-Taking Tips

Good luck to all our students taking the SAT on Saturday October 9! 

Here are our Top 7 favorite tips: 

1. Be Ready

On the night before the test, gather everything you'll need: the admission ticket, a valid form of photo identification, several #2 pencils, a calculator with fresh batteries (for the SAT only), a watch, and a high-energy snack.   Plan to dress in layers, as the climate can vary greatly in the test centers.

2. Don't Burn the Midnight Oil (the night before)

The best thing to do the evening before the test is to get a good night's sleep. You've covered the content and you've perfected the skills.  Be calm, rested, confident, and ready. 

3. Eat a Nutritious Breakfast

Hunger pains are sure to distract you.  In addition, food will provide you with the energy you need to be alert, focused, and positive during the test.

4. Don't Spend too Much Time on One Question 

Each question is worth the same number of points. If a question is confusing or too time-consuming, skip it and move on.  You can come back to hard questions if you have time at the end of a section. 

5. Be a Smart Guesser

If you don't know an answer, don't leave the question blank or guess randomly. If you can eliminate two choices you know are wrong, then it is worth making an educated guess.

6. Double Check the Answer Grid after Each Question

Make sure you answered on the line that corresponds with the question number. 

7. Relax 

Your attitude and outlook are crucial to your performance. Be confident.

Comments

[Dolly Paolucci]

The secret to passing an exam is a balanced study habit. The same goes with homeschooling and online education. A good study plan and a commitment to follow it will definitely help a lot.

[Aurora Orsini]

I like the last one. Relax. My teacher always says "relax, don't push yourself. Cramming will just mess up your brain. Take it easy and you'll be fine. You'll still have a chance next year, in case you fail." And you know what? It worked. About 90 percent of our class passed the SAT when they followed our teacher's simple advice.