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how to prepare for sat to achieve the best score possible?
this year i'm appearing for sat and in alot of pressure. Need your guidance on how could i prepare for it?
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Todd’s Answer
Besides looking into on-line tutorials and YouTube videos for help with the SAT, you may want to explore SAT prep resources that your school may offer. There are always tutors available that charge for helping you prepare, but that may not be necessary or may not be an expense your family wants to incur.
HOWEVER, as the parent of a current college student and a high school senior, I can tell you a few other things to think about that may prove useful. First off, consider if you're more suited for the SAT or the ACT. Look on-line for the differences between the exams and see which one might be more suitable for how you think and how you test. Second, many colleges are switching to test-optional for the SAT and ACT. One of my kids had very high class grades, lots of AP and Honors classes, but their SAT and ACT scores weren't outstanding. They chose to submit their SAT / ACT scores to schools that listed their average scores in the same range, but did not submit them to their reach schools.
Preparing for and taking these exams are very stressful, but now that they're optional at most schools it makes them less important than they used to be.
See if you're more suited for taking the SAT or the ACT
Look on-line for the differences between the exams and see which one might be more suitable for how you think and how you test
Look into on-line tutorials and YouTube videos for help with preparing for the exams
Consider which schools you may be applying to and see if they're SAT / ACT optional
Determine if your current GPA qualifies you for the schools you may be interested in and review their average SAT / ACT scores
HOWEVER, as the parent of a current college student and a high school senior, I can tell you a few other things to think about that may prove useful. First off, consider if you're more suited for the SAT or the ACT. Look on-line for the differences between the exams and see which one might be more suitable for how you think and how you test. Second, many colleges are switching to test-optional for the SAT and ACT. One of my kids had very high class grades, lots of AP and Honors classes, but their SAT and ACT scores weren't outstanding. They chose to submit their SAT / ACT scores to schools that listed their average scores in the same range, but did not submit them to their reach schools.
Preparing for and taking these exams are very stressful, but now that they're optional at most schools it makes them less important than they used to be.
Todd recommends the following next steps:
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Jodie’s Answer
First, figure out if you are more suited for the SATs or ACTs, and start your prep early. Next, determine what your learning style is and find help/resources that align with your style.
Interactive and Self Paced
There are tons of online courses available where you learn the material and take practice tests.
One on One Guidance
You could go to a Test Prep Center and hire a tutor to help with your studies/prep.
Self Paced Study
There are books available through the library or you can buy to help you prepare.
Interactive and Self Paced
There are tons of online courses available where you learn the material and take practice tests.
One on One Guidance
You could go to a Test Prep Center and hire a tutor to help with your studies/prep.
Self Paced Study
There are books available through the library or you can buy to help you prepare.
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Adrian’s Answer
This may be obvious but the "SAT for dummies" was a great resource for one my colleagues who recently took the test.
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Briana’s Answer
Hello!
You should first look into whether your school offers help with tutoring, college, and SAT prep and see what resources they can offer you.
Then you can go into more self-led preparation. In my experience, the most helpful way to prepare for standardized tests was to take practice tests in order to get used to the type of questions and time frame you had to answer them. There are official SAT practice tests from the test company that you can pay for, if you are willing/able. However, there's also a wealth of free online practice test. You can also get an official SAT study guide book printed by the testing company. Something I would recommend is buying a thrifts or second hand study guide book from a recent year, as they still give you a good idea of what to study for but aren't as expensive as a brand new study guide.
When you're studying, try to pinpoint what your strengths and weaknesses are. Then dedicate the most time to doing practice questions for the area that you need the most preparation for.
You should first look into whether your school offers help with tutoring, college, and SAT prep and see what resources they can offer you.
Then you can go into more self-led preparation. In my experience, the most helpful way to prepare for standardized tests was to take practice tests in order to get used to the type of questions and time frame you had to answer them. There are official SAT practice tests from the test company that you can pay for, if you are willing/able. However, there's also a wealth of free online practice test. You can also get an official SAT study guide book printed by the testing company. Something I would recommend is buying a thrifts or second hand study guide book from a recent year, as they still give you a good idea of what to study for but aren't as expensive as a brand new study guide.
When you're studying, try to pinpoint what your strengths and weaknesses are. Then dedicate the most time to doing practice questions for the area that you need the most preparation for.
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Chirayu’s Answer
Preparing for the SAT can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and study habits, you can achieve the best score possible. The SAT has three sections - Math, Reading, and Writing and Language. Familiarize yourself with the types of questions that will be asked and the time constraints for each section. You can find this information on the College Board website. Develop a study plan that suits your schedule and stick to it. Allocate more time to sections that you find challenging. The best way to prepare for the SAT is by taking practice tests. Use official SAT practice tests to simulate test day conditions and get a feel for the types of questions that will be asked. After taking practice tests, review your mistakes and understand where you went wrong. This will help you identify areas that need more attention and improve your overall score. If you're struggling with a particular section or concept, don't hesitate to seek help from a tutor or teacher. Make sure you're well-rested, well-fed, and hydrated on test day. This will help you stay focused and perform your best.
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Howard’s Answer
Fortunately, there are many more resources today than many years ago when I took these exams. Whether it is an SAT or further down the educational roadmap with the GRE, try researching online and in particular, YouTube, for helpful hints on test taking. Take as many practice exams as possible because doing well on any standardized test depends upon how familiar you are with the type of questions and how to pace yourself... in other words the art of test taking is ... Practice, Practice, Practice. Thinking of my own experience, after taking 4 practice GRE exams, my score became higher after each one. By the time I took the REAL exam, I felt very comfortable, paced myself well, and subsequently did very well... much higher than if I never had taken a practice exam.
Online there are a number of FREE practice exams... such as:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation/practice-tests
Good luck to you... and remember to... Practice, Practice, Practice.
Online there are a number of FREE practice exams... such as:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation/practice-tests
Good luck to you... and remember to... Practice, Practice, Practice.
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Sharon’s Answer
The library in your town will have SAT books for practice! And there are lots of free classes online.