Taking the SATs in two weeks.. Any tips from past test takers?

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any tips on where to go online for help? (preferably with the vocab section)
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i have the princeton review cd, but it's 2003.

& the vocab is probably outdated.. right?
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any other tips would be appreciated also.


thanks!
 
They still use the same words. They haven' added any of the newer (bling bling,) additions.

Use the review CD. And sign up for Word of The Day at dictionary.com.

It helped me a lot. I got a 490 in a scoring range of 450-530. 18th percentile in the state.
 
Originally Posted by Frank 7he T4nk

It can't be stated enough; get a lot of sleep before the test.
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QFE....you'll need nice rest. I got a 1500 on the SAT's in '04, and I know I could've done way better with sleep. After a while,I wasn't even readin' the questions...
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I was gonna take them again, but I really didn't care 'cause the colleges I applied to thought thatwas a good enough score.
 
Manage your time wisely. Don't get stuck on one question.
Bring a snack and water for the breaks.

I heard word of the day helps a lot. I didn't use it and got 510. So you should maybe sign up for it.

I got a 1750.
 
1. Get lots of sleep
2. Take more than one pencil
3. Extra batteries for ur calulator
4. Eat a good breakfast
5. In regards to #4 don't eat anything that gives u the b.g.s
6. Dress comfortable
7. Don't read too much into it

Most ppl don't know this but the SAT is not a test that test your knowledge, but moreso how well u test.
 
Originally Posted by Frank 7he T4nk

It can't be stated enough; get a lot of sleep before the test.
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co-sign.
also, make sure you don't get bubble guts. seriously though.
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to practice, all you can really do is do some practice tests to get familiar with the format and stuff, but otherwise i wouldn't stress too much about it.Just like any other test, use the time wisely, pace yourself, etc.

And about whether or not to "guess", a good guideline is if you can eliminate at least 1 answer it's worth a shot at a guess. If not, it'saight to leave it blank.

Took it back in 04/05, my highest score in one sitting was 2040, combining the best would get me 2110
 
Originally Posted by Dathbgboy

1. Get lots of sleep
2. Take more than one pencil
3. Extra batteries for ur calulator
4. Eat a good breakfast
5. In regards to #4 don't eat anything that gives u the b.g.s
6. Dress comfortable
7. Don't read too much into it

Most ppl don't know this but the SAT is not a test that test your knowledge, but moreso how well u test.
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agree 100%
 
well all the things posted here are good suggestions. what worked for me was getting a lot of sleep and NOT studying at all for either of the tests. i got a2200 on the SAT 1 and a 2250 on the SAT 2. it was funny and sad that i got such high scores on my test while other people studied their heads off and barelygot in the 1500's, and all i ever did was play ps2 all day.
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Playing games instead of studying FTW!!!
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I copied off another student who looked like a bigger version of this fellow
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Had to make sure it was the same test, and it was.
 
Originally Posted by 23legacy45

I copied off another student who looked like a bigger version of this fellow
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Had to make sure it was the same test, and it was.
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Originally Posted by Dathbgboy

1. Get lots of sleep
2. Take more than one pencil
3. Extra batteries for ur calulator
4. Eat a good breakfast
5. In regards to #4 don't eat anything that gives u the b.g.s
6. Dress comfortable
7. Don't read too much into it

Most ppl don't know this but the SAT is not a test that test your knowledge, but moreso how well u test.
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great list
 
Originally Posted by 2sappy

well all the things posted here are good suggestions. what worked for me was getting a lot of sleep and NOT studying at all for either of the tests. i got a 2200 on the SAT 1 and a 2250 on the SAT 2. it was funny and sad that i got such high scores on my test while other people studied their heads off and barely got in the 1500's, and all i ever did was play ps2 all day.
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Playing games instead of studying FTW!!!
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lol.. bro i feel the same way... i didnt get as high a score as you.. but to put it in perspective... i havent met one person from my graduating class this yr.who has gotten a higher score than me..
i didnt study at alll..
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Originally Posted by 2sappy

well all the things posted here are good suggestions. what worked for me was getting a lot of sleep and NOT studying at all for either of the tests. i got a 2200 on the SAT 1 and a 2250 on the SAT 2. it was funny and sad that i got such high scores on my test while other people studied their heads off and barely got in the 1500's, and all i ever did was play ps2 all day.
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Playing games instead of studying FTW!!!
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Same here. No studying. Didn't score that high, but well enough.
 
Real talk get a good nights rest. I made the mistake of going out the night before. The test is very long and wears you down.
 
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