Preparing for SAT Test

Hey everyone, I've signed up for the SAT test ... and kind of freaking out a bit. Any tips or proven strategies on how to start preparing? Also, what resources worked best for you all? Thanks a lot!

Definitely, starting early and maintaining a steady study schedule is crucial. Since you have a few months until the test, try to study a little bit every day to avoid cramming. Understanding the test structure itself will be greatly beneficial so getting familiar with the SAT format should be your first step.

The SAT, which went fully digital in 2024, now consists of two 32-minute Reading and Writing modules and two 35-minute Math modules. Overall, it's 134 minutes of testing with 98 questions, giving you about 71 seconds per question in Reading and Writing and a little over a minute and a half for each Math question.

For studying, Khan Academy is recommended because they have partnered with College Board, the creators of the SAT, so their materials are very accurate to what you'll see on the test. Khan provides practice tests, sample questions, and also concepts reading explanations, which can be particularly insightful.

If online prep isn't for you or if you're looking for additional resources, consider checking out the official SAT Guide book by College Board. This book provides real SAT practice tests with explanations for each answer. As you start practicing, remember to not just take the tests, but to also review your wrong answers to understand your mistakes.

Try the Bluebook™ app to get familiar with the digital SAT. The app allows you to preview what the test will look like and you can also take a full-length practice test.

A good plan of action would be to take a practice test first, analyze your weaknesses and strength, and then construct a study plan based on those. And remember, practice, practice, and practice some more. You've got this!