SAT Test Taking Strategies

Fall SAT Testing is upon us. Here are some SAT test taking strategies from College Connections:

• Work at an even, steady pace, but keep moving.
• Most of the questions in each section range from easy to hard.
• Keep track of time during the test.
• Know which questions are best for you.
• Skip questions that you can't answer without spending a long time figuring it out.
• Answer the easy questions first.
• Remember that all questions are worth the same point value.
• Eliminate your choices.
• Make an educated guess.
• Watch the time you spend on any one question.
• Use your test booklet as scratch paper, and mark questions to back to.
• Check your answer sheet regularly to make sure you're answering the right question.
• Keep you answer sheet neat.
• Think positively.
• Stay focused.
• Concentrate on your own progress.
• Keep the test in perspective.
• Remember...you're in control.

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