A month before my SATs, I was drowning in practice tests. Seriously, it felt like a race of endless numbers and vocab words. But I realized cramming didn’t cut it. I switched gears and focused on understanding the test structure instead.
I started using just one official SAT practice test each week. After taking it, I spent a solid two days going over every wrong answer, categorizing them by question type. Was it reading comprehension? Math concepts? I built a clear picture of my weaknesses.
This approach helped me see patterns in my mistakes. I even created a checklist of tips for each question type, which made reviewing way more productive. By the end, I wasn't just practicing—I was learning!