SAT Tip #3

The SAT is happening on Saturday, and we’re here to help you get ready! Ready for today’s tip?

Tip #3: Know how the test works.

Part of excelling at the SAT is understanding test. That means recognizing it’s going to be a long day during which you’re going to be tested in various subject matter. It means knowing the kinds of questions you’re going to face and the subject matter you’ll be tested on. (It’s probably too late now to help, but SAT prep courses are always a good idea!) It’s understanding the scoring system (you get a point for a right answer, a fractional deduction for a wrong one, and omitted questions are not counted against your score). It means you have a strategy and know you may want to answer easy questions first and come back to the hard ones, understand you’re going to have to manage your time, and don’t spend too much time on any one question. For more info on the SAT and strategy, go here.

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