So, there I was, one month away from my SAT with barely any prep under my belt. Panic was starting to set in, but I knew I had to step it up. I went from cramming random practice questions to a strategy that made all the difference.
Every day, I dedicated at least two hours to focusing on one section of the test—Total Focus Mode. I started off with math first because it always tripped me up. Instead of just solving problems, I made a chart to track my mistakes. I noted the type of question, why I got it wrong, and the right approach. It felt tedious, but I discovered patterns in my errors that I could fix.
For reading, I began summarizing passages in my own words, which helped me grasp the main ideas more effectively. And let’s be real, doing practice tests felt overwhelming at first, but I made sure to take timed sections instead of full tests. This way, I could manage the stress better and focus on quality over quantity.
In the last week, I just reviewed all my notes and went over practice questions as well. It worked! I ended up scoring way higher than I thought I could. Just remember, it's about understanding your mistakes and learning from them!