SAT test prep tips and resources

Analogy - Use the capitalized words in a sentence that expresses the relationship between them. Then test the answer choices by substituting them for the capitalized words in your sentence. The choice that makes sense in your sentence will be the correct choice.

Sentence Completion - Most SAT sentence completions have two blanks rather than one. Sometimes you can guess the meaning of one blank, but not the other. So scan the answer choices, looking for the word you've guessed, and then eliminate the answer choices that don't

Critical Reading - Look for the main idea of each paragraph. Remember the concept of the "topic sentence"? Your English teacher may have taught you to include one in every paragraph you write. SAT paragraphs often contain such a sentence that summarizes the central point of the paragraph. When you find one, underline it.

Math Multiple-Choice - Answer choices are always listed from smallest to largest. If you're stumped, try plugging answer choices back into the question, starting with choice (C). If you discover that you need a larger number, try (D) or (E); if the number needs to be smaller, go with (A) or (B).

Quantitative Comparison - You're trying to figure out the difference between the two columns, so eliminate whatever information they share. For example, if column A says "35 + 12" and column B says "35 + 17," cross out the 35's from both columns and you'll never have to do a single mathematical function!

Grid-In - The grid does not contain a minus sign, so there is no way to indicate that a value is less than zero. If the answer you come up with is a negative number, check back over your work because you've made a mistake.

SAT Test Prep Resources:
Number2.com - SAT practice test
StudyHall.com - SAT online improvement program, practice tests, and more.
TakeSAT.com - free SAT study materials and practice tests