SAT Preparation Strategies and Tips

The video provides strategies to improve SAT scores, focusing on math and reading sections. It emphasizes using calculator programs for math, understanding reading passages, and managing time effectively. The speaker shares personal experiences and offers tips for pre-exam preparation, including maintaining a positive mindset and practicing under real exam conditions.

What are the two main ways to quickly improve your SAT score according to the video?

• Studying last-minute topics and practicing mental math

• Reading comprehension and grammar practice

• Focusing on last-minute study topics and test-taking techniques

• Using a graphing calculator and memorizing formulas

What is a recommended tool to use for the math section to save time?

• A scientific calculator

• A stopwatch

• Calculator programs for solving specific problems

• A math textbook

If your math score is below 700, what should you focus on?

• Memorizing formulas

• Taking more practice tests

• Reading more textbooks

• Practicing every question you get wrong

What is a key strategy for improving reading comprehension on the SAT?

• Reading the entire passage twice

• Focusing on the italicized blurb at the top of the passage

• Skipping difficult passages

• Memorizing vocabulary words

How can you stay engaged with a boring SAT passage?

• Imagine it as an article about a hobby you enjoy

• Highlight every sentence

• Read it as fast as possible

• Skip to the questions first

What should you do if the SAT timer stresses you out?

• Ignore it completely

• Hide it and check the time periodically

• Ask the proctor for more time

• Finish the test as quickly as possible

What is a recommended activity during the 10-minute break before the math section?

• Discussing questions with friends

• Eating a snack and drinking water

• Taking a nap

• Reviewing math formulas

What is a suggested pre-exam activity the night before the SAT?

• Sleeping early without any preparation

• Studying for several hours

• Doing 30 minutes of light practice questions

• Watching a movie

What should you pack the day before the SAT?

• A math textbook and a novel

• Just a snack and water

• A pencil, charged calculator, student ID, admissions ticket, snack, and water

• Only your calculator

What is a recommended way to calm pre-exam nerves?

• Talking to friends about the exam

• Cramming last-minute information

• Doing a 5-minute sleep meditation

• Listening to loud music