3. Practice Time Management. There’s nothing worse than feeling rushed during a test. Students should know how many questions are in each section and use practice exams to pace themselves. Determining how long it generally takes to answer different types of questions will help them avoid rushing in the final minutes of a section. They should keep in mind that it’s OK to skip around and that they get just as many points for answering an extremely difficult question as they do an easy one.
4. Set a Target Score. If your student’s dream school has an average SAT score of 650 Math for admittance, they won’t need to answer all of the questions to achieve this score. In fact, it may even be in their best interest to increase their accuracy by spending more time on fewer questions.
5. Relax. Rather than stressing out the night before the test, allow your student to kick back and spend time with family and friends. Watching a movie before getting to bed early is a great way to unwind and make sure they’re well rested. Have them put together a bag with all of the items they’ll need for the test (an approved calculator, No. 2 pencils, registration ticket, photo ID, watch, snacks and drinks for breaks) so they’ll feel prepared and ready to go on the morning of the test!
Remember, practice makes perfect and the earlier your teen starts preparing, the better.