Secret Key #3 – Practice Smarter, Not Harder Many students delay the test preparation process because they dread the awful amounts of practice time they think necessary to succeed on the test. We have refined an effective method that will take you only a fraction of the time. There are a number of “obstacles” in your way on the SAT. Among these are answering questions, finishing in time, and mastering test-taking strategies. All must be executed on the day of the test at peak performance, or your score will suffer. The SAT is a mental marathon that has a large impact on your future. Just like a marathon runner, it is important to work your way up to the full challenge. So first you just worry about questions, and then time, and finally strategy: Success Strategy 1. Find a good source for SAT practice tests. These must be OFFICIAL SAT tests, or they will be of little use. The best source for these will be the current and past “practice/registration packets” from SAT. Your guidance counselor can provide you with the current one, and, if you’re lucky, they may have a supply of old ones as well. You will need at least 3 practice tests. For your convenience, we have provided a link to an official published source of tests in the appendix. We do not recommend the SAT website unless the practice test there is printed out and taken under actual pencil/paper test conditions. 2. If you are willing to make a larger time investment (or if you want to really “learn” the material, a time consuming but ultimately valuable endeavor), consider buying one of the better study guides on the market. Again, do NOT use their practice tests, just the study guide. We recommend a couple study guides in particular, and links to those guides are provided in the appendix. 3. Take a practice test with no time constraints, with all study helps “open book.” Take your time with questions and focus on applying the strategies. 4. Take another test, this time with time constraints, with all guides “open book.” 5. Take a final practice test with no open material and time limits. If you have time to take more practice tests, just repeat step 5. By gradually exposing yourself to the full rigors of the test environment, you will condition your mind to the stress of test day and maximize your success. Dr. Ahmed Ali Ezzat د. أحمد علي عزت 01001600522
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:52:57 +0000
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