What is the best way to prepare for the SAT?

Answer 1

1. Review your class notes, especially for math and science courses.

2. Take the PSAT to understand how the test takes place, how questions are asked, and how to deal with the time limits. Practice tests like this are HUGE helps.

3. There are software programs available to help you learn how to study and take the SAT and ACT. They're a good investment. Spend at least half an hour every night with the program.

4. Start paying attention in class at school and really learn the material the first time (if you're not already). This is actually the best way to prepare, because you've learned the material right the first time, with a teacher to help answer questions as they occur to you.

5. SAT prep classes are offered by some businesses specializing in test preparation. Sometimes they're offered by community organizations or colleges... you'll have to do some investigation as to who and where to take such a class.

6. Remember to read through the entire section of questions before starting to answer them. Pick out the ones you know for sure, and answer them first, then go onto the harder questions. That way you're not stuck on something really difficult and run out of time when you could have answered 90%+ of that section.

7. Get several good nights sleep before the test morning. Don't party or drink the few days before either. Eat healthy foods and exercise so you're tired when you sleep. Your body needs to be at its peak to recall all you've learned. Don't bother "cramming" either... the adrenaline zipping through your system will block all those facts from being remembered. Just learn it right and relax.

Good luck!

Answer 2

- Learn the details about test taking strategy, how to guess, etc.

- Learn what they are looking for on the writing portion. This is critical, because they use a program to grade them, and are looking for very specific things regarding structure. This part of the test is the part you can boost with a bit of preparation.

- Take as many practice tests as you can, simulating the exact circumstances. If you are taking the real test in the morning, do practice tests in the morning. Set it up so you don't get interrupted, and take the whole thing through. Part of the challenge is that it is an endurance test.

- Learn to pace yourself. You can know the answers, but not be able to answer them fast enough.

- You can do the algebra math problems by substituting small numbers for x & y. I got a 600 on the math portion at age 11 without ever having seen any algebra just by doing this.

There are lots of great resources on the web and in your library/bookstore. Preparation definitely can help.

Answer 3

Go to school and actually pay attention to what your teachers are saying. Then go home and do the homework assigned. Not just to finish it, but to really learn the principles behind every subject. Doing well on the SAT, ACT, MCAT, or any other "competency" exam is just like learning to play a musical instrument. It takes time and practice. 'Good luck' has nothing to do with it.

Answer 4

Those black sunglasses which have mirrors for you to see behind you or next to you. Worked for me!