Okay, so I was completely lost in the SAT math section for a while, but I found a few strategies that really made a difference in these last couple of months (and for the 2025 test). First off, I focused heavily on practice tests but didn't just take them blindly.
I started reviewing each question I got wrong in detail - like, breaking down why I got it wrong, what the question was really asking, and what type of math concept it fell under. That helped me spot trends in my weak areas.
One game changer was making a list of all the formulas I found tricky. I stuck it on my wall and would go through it every morning. It sounds simple, but just seeing those formulas repeatedly helped them stick.
Lastly, I used Khan Academy for some targeted practice. The personalized recommendations based on my practice test performance really helped me target specific areas I was struggling with.