Top Tips for Acing the SAT Test

Test-Taking Strategies 

1. Take a diagnostic test to determine which areas that you need to study more.
2. Create a study plan using the results from your diagnostic test. Decide how much time you need to brush up on the areas that are weaker and how much time you can devote to preparation. Stick to your plan
3. Take practice tests as part of your study regimen to familiarize yourself with the type of questions being asked and the answer format being used
4. Make sure that you time yourself so that you become accustomed to the amount of time allowed for each section.
5. Use the practice tests to develop a plan to help you pace yourself on the real test. (Refer to BostonTestPrep.com
6. Get a good night sleep the night before the test
7. Eat a good breakfast on the morning of the test and bring all of the supplies that you will require (pencils, calculator, snack).

Frequently asked questions 

1. What tests will I be required to take for admission, and when should I take them?
   
   Students need to be aware that many colleges and universities give applicants the option of reporting scores from either of two testing programs - the ACT or the SAT I. However, applicants need to be aware that some institutions may require or have a stated preference for one test or the other.
2. Do you have to show your scratchwork on the math test?
   
   Scratchwork may be done in the testbook, but only the answer bubbled in on the grid will be scored
3. How do I sign up to take the SAT test?
   
   For the most up to date information on the actual SAT test, including registration information and exam dates, visit the BostonTestPrep.com website

SAT Top Tips 

• This is obvious, but practice makes perfect. When practicing use practice tests and try to simulate the actual testing environment as closely as possible (meaning no breaks, snacks, music, phone calls, etc.).
• Memorize the rules for each section of the SAT beforehand. This way you can use this time during the exam to begin right away with answering the questions.
• Don't spend your entire time answering one question. Make sure you are thorough but that you are moving at a steady pace. Practice setting a steady pace by taking practice exams on your own.
• Realize that within a particular section of the exam the questions tend to increase in difficulty. Make sure that you get all the easy questions correct and that only answer the difficult questions which you know the answer to. Guessing incorrectly actually results in the deduction of points (except for the open ended questions).
• Easy multiple choice questions are worth the same as the difficult multiple choice questions. So don't rush through the easy ones just to get to the difficult ones. Make sure you answer the easy ones correctly first since there is more chance of answering those correctly.
• For the multiple choice questions the answer is right in front of you on the page, the challenge is picking the correct one. Sometimes it is easier to pick out which answers you know are wrong first before picking the correct answer. Use process of elimination to help you get the question right.
• Always read the question carefully. There are some multiple choice questions that ask you to select the answer that is INCORRECT. Make sure you select the incorrect answer and not one of the correct ones by mistake.
• For the multiple choice questions the correct answer is right on the page. Plug in the answer choices into the equation if it is possible in order to find the correct choice.
  
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