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SAT Test-Taking Strategies
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A quick introduction to the SAT.
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What should you do if you run out of time?
Fill in remaining questions using all of the same answer.
Randomly fill in the questions left on your answer sheet.
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True or False: When "No change" is given, it's the answer the majority of the time.
True
False
3
What is the two-pass system?
Answer easy questions first. Leave hard questions for later.
Answer hard questions first. Leave easy questions for later.
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Is it okay to skip questions?
Yes, but circle the question so you can come back to it.
No. Guess even if you can't eliminate any answers.
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How many sections does the writing/Eng section have and how much time should you spend on each?
3 sections, 10 minutes
3 sections, 12 minutes
4 sections, 9 minutes
4 sections, 15 minutes
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Why should you avoid sugary snacks?
Steep crash/sleepiness
Make you hungrier
All of the above
Lack of focus
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True or False: You should write in your test booklet.
False
True
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True or False: Students should use process of elimination on the SAT.
False
True
9
How high should you set your ideal score for the SAT?
A bit above the average score for schools you're applying to
The average percentile for all test takers
Perfect score
The average score for schools you're applying to
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What's the best way to build your stamina for the SAT?
You don't need to build stamina if you're a good student.
Take practice tests regularly in a timed setting.
Answer one SAT question per day.
Start with one SAT question and build up to a full test.
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True or false: The graph is always accurate, but the writer's interpretation may be wrong.
True
False
12
True or False: You don't need to read the entire passage.
True
False
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What's the max amount of time you should spend on a writing/Eng question before skipping it?
30 seconds
3 minutes
1 minute
2 minutes
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What does the SAT test?
Focus
Patience
All of the above
Stamina
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True or False: On the Language portion, you should edit the passage as you go.
True
False
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True or False: You should try to answer a question in your head before looking at the answers.
True
False
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True or False: On the SAT, you are penalized for guessing.
False
True
