Test Preparation: How to Ace the Big One

You've made it to your senior year of high school and now college looms in the distance. Maybe it's scary. Maybe it's not. Either way, there is only one-way to get into the college of your dreams and that is with a high enough SAT score. It's the final obstacle of your road to college but you just can't seem to get a high enough score no matter how many times you take the test. It's the math that's killing you. Each time, those problems seem to get a little bit harder and, no matter how early you go to bed or how hard you try to absorb your math book through osmosis, you just can't beat it. Well, your worries are over. There are some easy guidelines you can follow and tips you can take to heart that will help you to pass your SAT and get into Dream University. First of all, prepare beforehand. Trying to learn the correct way to solve quadratic equations the night before the test will not do you any favors. You should begin your test preparation at least a week early and build up to a good, long study session the night before the SAT. However, you still don't want to stay up too late that night. Mom's right, a good night's sleep really will do wonders. If it's not the math that has you down but rather the English portion of the test, you can try jotting down unfamiliar vocabulary words whenever you come across them in the weeks and months before the big day. If you try and use these words (once you learn their proper definitions) in everyday conversation, it'll help you remember the words and what they mean. Another good way to prepare is to make use of study materials. Many publishers release constantly updated study books with sample questions, study advice, and advice for actually sitting the exam. The more practice questions you answer, the better prepared you will be for the types of questions that will appear on the actual product. Sometimes, it helps to work on these questions with friends who are also taking the exam so that they can help you figure out why you missed questions and assist you in figuring out concepts that might elude you. Another effective and helpful study tool is a private tutor or test preparation service. Most companies provide in-home tutoring in math, English, and all aspects that will be covered on the SAT. They will fit your schedule so that you receive the most help when it is the most convenient to you. These professionals know what it is like on the big day and their goal is to see you succeed. It may seem like a daunting task but it can be done. With a little prep and perhaps a little help, you can be ready to ace the SAT and see the inside of Dream University.