I like to remind my students that they wouldn’t show up at the DMV to take their driving test without getting a learner license and practicing parallel parking a few times. A fun, relaxing evening and a good night’s sleep are just as important as test prep.

Make the night before the SAT a prep-free night.

This does not mean that each test booklet on test day will be the same. The sequence of sections and the directions are the same for every SAT test.

Become familiar with the instructions for each test section.

That’s how the actual SAT is administered, so you want to become comfortable with the format.

Take at least one practice test on paper (you can print it from Khan Academy).

Take at least two full-length practice tests: one before you start your study plan and another after you’ve put in 6–20 hours of study to see your progress.

Khan will recommend, based on your practice schedule, how often you should practice and how many full-length tests to take based on how much time you have until you test.

Start by linking your College Board account to Khan Academy.

How can a student make good use of that 6–20 hours of test prep using Khan Academy? Khan has found that students who studied for just 6 hours have seen score increases of 90 points. Download the chart below to understand where your student is starting and what level of improvement they would like to achieve.Įven students who put off preparing and don’t have 20 hours to dedicate can exhale. A score increase like that can make a difference when applying to college. Khan Academy recently announced that students who spent 20 hours using their free Official SAT Practice gained an average of 115 points. The personalized online practice complements instruction students receive in the classroom.

SAT prep with Khan Academy is also personalized for each student by linking their PSAT scores with Khan Academy. Khan Academy and the College Board have partnered to create FREE SAT prep that students can access on a laptop or phone, any time, any place. That's where Khan Academy SAT prep comes in. Given the impact an SAT score can have on admission decisions and scholarships, we want to ensure that students are as ready as possible when test day comes.

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