Sat Test

Have you ever had a dream at night where you’ve gone to school and there’s a test you haven’t studied for? Panic sets in, your heart races, you break out in a sweat and the realization comes that you haven’t even attended this particular class. It’s a horrible feeling that overwhelms you and it’s not really a dream. It’s a nightmare.

Imagine walking into the SAT and not having prepared to take it. This is an exam that impacts your entire future, so it’s reasonable to assume that you may have some anxious moments and perhaps even dreams about it. Being a little bit anxious is normal in a testing situation, but all out panic is counterproductive.

Preparation is the key to losing those nervous feelings and remaining calm and confident as you walk in to take the test.

So what’s the best way to prepare to take the SAT? The answer to that question will vary from person to person. No two people have the exact same way of learning and first you’ll need to decide how to best proceed.

Log on to The College Board at www.collegeboard.com to register for the SAT. There are several dates you can sign up for, but make sure you give yourself time to study and prepare. While you’re there at the website to register and pay your money for the exam, take some a few minutes to look around and familiarize yourself with what is offered there.

An excellent way to prepare is to sign up for the College Board’s question of the day to be taken on the website or have it emailed to you. These are actual SAT questions, not the ones you’ll be asked, but close. Once you’ve answered the question, you immediately receive your answer as to whether or not you got it right. If you got it wrong, The College Board provides you with an explanation for the correct answer so you can learn from your mistakes. Instant feedback!

You also have the opportunity to sign up for online SAT prep courses, or purchase SAT books to help you study. The College Board website is a veritable cornucopia of knowledge and aids for the SAT. (Did you notice how I used two SAT vocabulary words in that last sentence?)

The SAT is made up of reasoning, critical reading, math, and SAT subject tests. I’ll explain more about each section of the SAT in my next blog post.