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How to Score High on the SAT or PSAT

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How to Score High on the SAT or PSAT



Score High on the SAT or PSAT
The SAT is a test that you take at the end of primary school that is used as part of your application to colleges and universities. The PSAT has a similar format to the SAT, and is taken before the SAT. In addition to preparing you for the SAT, the PSAT also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Programs.
You can also go to SATS booster class.

Universities vary in whether or not they require the SAT. Some require only the SAT; others require a test called the ACT; others will accept either test; and still others do not require any sort of standardized test scores.
There is no way to ensure a top score on the SAT, but with preparation and hard work, you can certainly improve your score, and with it, your chances of getting into your first choice school.

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EditSteps

  1. 1
    Take an SAT test. See how far you are from your target score.

  2. 2
    Choose an SAT prep strategy based on how much work you have to do to reach your target score. Be sure to do your research, and ask friends and families for advice. Do they recommend studying on your own from a book? Hiring a tutor (if you can afford it)? Enrolling in a classroom or online course? Think about how much time you have to prepare before the test; how much money you want to spend; and how many hours a day you are prepared to devote for SAT Prep.
  3. 3
    Implement the tips you learn from your books, course, or tutor as you continue to prep. (Note:If you are going to use SAT Practice books to study, a recommended place to get them in downloadable pdf-file format for free at no charge is here:http://www.freesatbooks.com)
  4. 4
    Give yourself a good block of time each day to prepare. Do practice problems, and familiarize yourself with the format of all the test sections. If possible, do full-length practice tests, preferably in a quiet, timed, test-like environment.
  5. 5
    Read constantly. It will help build your vocabulary and increase your critical reading skills.
  6. 6
    Read the paper or a news magazine; stay informed. In fact, it's a good idea to read articles that DON'T interest you. These are often the kind of articles you'll find on the SAT, and it's good to practice reading and annotating them. Try to identify main ideas and to pinpoint the author's point of view.
  7. 7
    A few days before the test, slow down your review process, but don't slow down the quality of your work. Get a good night's rest in the nights leading up to the test; the last thing you want is to fall asleep on the test day!
  8. 8
    A few days before the test, gather all the things you will need for the next day and work out how you are going to get to the testing center. Make sure to have directions--getting lost on the way to the testing center will just stress you out.
  9. 9
    Get a full night's sleep (8 hours) before the test.
  10. 10

    Get up in the morning with a good attitude, eat a hearty, healthy breakfast, and get ready to rock the SAT.

EditTips

  • Studying Greek and Latin root words might help a bit. However, there are a ton of them, so don't drive yourself crazy. If you have the option of taking Greek or Latin as foreign language in high school or middle school, consider doing so. Be sure to weigh it against the importance of knowing a "living" foreign language, though!
  • If you are going to use SAT Practice books to study, a recommended place to get them in downloadable pdf-file format for free at no charge is here: http://www.freesatbooks.com
  • You can take the SAT more than once if you need to. If you're satisfied with your score the first time, you don't need to worry about taking it again. However, if you don't do well the first time, rest easy. You can take the test again, but colleges will see all the times you have taken it, but they will not see the scores you scored on previous attempts.
  • Take the PSAT for the first time in 10th or 11th grade so that you are familiar with the format of the SAT when the time comes.
  • Consider taking the ACT as well as the SAT. Many students find that they score much better on one test as opposed to the other.
  • When you do the Critical Reading sections, annotate the text for each question. Always read the italicized background information on the top of the text. Read the entire first paragraph closely, and identify the main idea.
  • To increase your vocabulary, you can either read and/or look at the lyrics to your favorite songs. I'm pretty sure you have heard your favorite artists/bands articulate a few unfamiliar words here and there.
  • Familiarize yourself with the type of grammatical errors the SAT wants you to be aware of (eg. parallelism, subject-verb agreement, etc.)and familiarize yourself with the test. Memorize the instructions and time limits for each section.
  • Practice writing the 25-minute essay and have it graded by a teacher if possible.
  • Here's a tip for the sentence completion area on the critical reading section: Whenever you see a word's definition in a sentence and that word is a answer choice, chose it. It is always correct. For example, if you see the words, dexterous or deft in a sentence, choose the word,adroit if its an answer choice because adroit means dexterous or deft. Easy point there, so just read carefully.
  • If you do not have much time and feel that your vocabulary is not good enough, consider memorizing SAT vocabulary using flash cards.
  • Don't stress yourself out. Do your best--both during preparation time and on the actual test day.
  • Eat a breakfast with a high level of protein and nutrients.
  • Bring lots of water with you.
  • Think positively.
  • Try to get at least 8 hours of full, undisturbed rest.
  • Don't forget your calculator and some snacks to give you energy and focus during the test.

  • For the critical reading section, for the long passages read the questions before you read the passage. This will help you understand what you are looking for in the passage

EditWarnings

  • Do not wait/cram/procrastinate until the last month or so to start preparing for the SAT, PSAT, or ACT.
  • Do not party the night before the test, save that until afterward. Be sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep.

EditThings You'll Need

  • Practice books
  • A calculator and back-up calculators
  • Extra pencils
  • A time piece
  • Snacks

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Last edited:
May 8, 2011 by Desiake
Categories:
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Recent edits by: Lily A, Jaysaw, Xxeliza321xx (see all)

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