To study for the SAT, I usually recommend that students take one section of a sample SAT test about three days a week. The study book I recommend is 11 Practice SAT’s by Princeton Review. Each section is only 25 minutes, so it doesn’t take a lot of time. Each study section will be a great math, writing, vocabulary, or grammar review, so it’s not a wasted experience. Make sure your students also do the essay practice! Don’t skip them! The SAT include a mandatory essay, so you want them to practice writing a 25 minute timed and hand-written essays. The essay prompts are also in the study book.
I have an audio course on high school tests that talks about the SAT in detail. I also discuss the SAT a lot on my blog here.
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J W says:
Princeton Review rocks!!!
October 30th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Katherine says:
Would you also recommend this method for practicing for the PSAT? Thanks
October 31st, 2008 at 2:46 am
Lee says:
Hi Katherine,
Studying for the PSAT is a complicated thing. Did you read my PSAT article? http://www.thehomescholar.com/article_archive/2008_09_psat_fun_profit.php
If you decide to study for the PSAT, then yes, this method will work (it worked for my family.) But I don’t think every child should study for the PSAT because it will frustrate some kids.
I hope that helps!
Blessings,
Lee
October 31st, 2008 at 5:20 am