Big tests can be incredibly stressful! From AP exams to SATs to ACTs, students often experience testing day anxiety. I know I did, so here are a few tricks that helped me feel more confident the day of testing.
The math section of the SAT is probably the most strategy-based section of the SAT. While the reading section depends a lot on your ability to read and understand the contents of a passage, your score on the math section is really just dependent on a lot of practice!
The reading section of the SAT is apparently meant to “assess how ready you are to read and interpret the kinds of texts you’re likely to encounter in college and career.” Not only is it one of the most dreaded, but students also tend to find it one of the most difficult.
“You may now begin the test.” These are probably the most dreaded words in the vocabulary of the average high school student.
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