SAT
Breakdown of the Test
The Reading Section has 52 multiple choice questions, for which you are given 65 minutes. The section tests Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas.
The Grammar Section has 44 multiple choice questions, for which you are given 35 minutes to answer. Questions in this sections test on topics such as Run-On’s, comma splices, conjunctions, subject-verb agreement, and grammar conventions.
The Math with No Calculator Section is 20 questions, with 15 being multiple choice and 5 being open-ended free response, for which 25 minutes is given. This is a fast section, so timing is crucial, and the topics tested on cover anything from Pre-Algebra to Trignometry.
The Math with Calculator Section is 38 questions, with 30 multiple choice questions, and 8 free response questions, with a given time of 55 minutes. The topics tested in this section include Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math.
Introduction
How do I get started to study for the SAT?
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In order to start on your journey to get a high score on the SAT, you have to first figure out where you are at right now. To do this, it is ideal to take a mock exam to figure out your baseline score. You can find the mock exam at this link:
Study Plan
In order to ensure that you perform to your highest potential on the SAT, it is crucial that you analyze the results from your mock exam to figure out both your strengths and weaknesses. The study plan will focus primarily on your weaknesses, with occasional revisions of your strengths to make sure you haven’t forgotten about them.
To go into more detail about strengths and weaknesses, you want to be focusing on your skills in an 80-20% ratio, with 80% of the questions that you are doing focusing on your weaknesses, and 20% of the questions on your strengths. This way, you will be getting better overall, and will get a higher score on test day.
Also, in order to maximize results in your study journey, make sure to acquire a SAT prep book that has practice tests inside and extra tips to help you learn faster and effective ways to tackle questions on the SAT.
Study Resources
Now that you have an idea of where you are at right now, and where you need to be, it is now time to as many resources as possible to become knowledgeable and fully capable to approach and answer any question on the test with ease.
Reading Videos
Grammar Videos
Math with No Calculator Videos
Math With Calculator Videos
Study Books
In order to boost your score as high as possible, it is crucial to have a study book on the SAT alongside with you in order to prepare you for the test. Usually, these books have tips embedded in them as well as practice tests you can take to help understand how much progress you have made.
Here are the ones I recommend: