Best Ways To Prepare For The SATs

We came up with the most effective ways for your child to prepare for the SATs. If only Firefly Tutors could do all of the studying for them!

Best Ways To Prepare For The SATs
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Unfortunately, figuring out what kind of study regimen works best for your child is one of the problems you'll confront with the SAT. Because there is no such thing as a uniform SAT study regimen, no single plan is suitable for all types of students. In fact, students who took the SAT had very varied methods and focused on very different things. Learn how to adapt study preferences that will prepare them for SATs.

SATs Don’t Have to Be Difficult

In general, we recommend beginning SAT preparation as soon as possible. Three months before the test should give them ample time to experiment with different study methods and become familiar with the test topic. Check out these suggestions for more ways to study and manage their time:

  • Take at least two full practice exams.

We recommend taking one fully-timed practice test at the start and one towards the end of their studies.  We also advise taking at least one of the two practice tests on paper, so they can simulate the conditions on test day. Taking a full-length practice test gives a realistic idea of how lengthy the test will be and where they feel tired or stuck.

  • Familiarize the instructions for each test segment.

For each SAT, the order of the sections and the directions for each portion will be the same. On Test Day, the time spent attempting to understand the instructions is time squandered.

  • They should think outside the box when studying for the SAT.

Combine SAT preparation with general skill development such as reading editorial pieces or essays. There's no better way to reinforce a skill and deepen your comprehension than to put what they've learned into practice.

  • Take a break the night before the exam.

It's critical that they're rested and relaxed when taking the exam. Last-minute studying might add to their stress, impair confidence, and exhaust them. Instead, they need to do something relaxing and pleasurable, such as watching a favorite movie or playing soccer with friends, to divert attention away from the test.

  • Set themselves up for success on test day.

Your child should go to bed early the night before the test and get at least 8 hours of sleep. On Saturday, they should get up early to give their brain plenty of time to warm up before the SAT, and have a full, healthy breakfast to avoid being distracted by hunger or pain throughout the exam. Also, don't forget they ensure to prepare materials ahead of time!

Learn Effective Prep with Firefly Tutors

So, how does the SAT practice offered by Firefly Tutors fit into their study routine? Again, there is no standardized solution. At Firefly Tutors, we provide a customized study strategy allowing to use the program at their own speed. As part of their personalized curriculum, which is geared to individual needs, our tutors will assist them from full-length practice examinations to practice questions that reinforce concepts with speed. Please contact us right away!

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