Always guess in the Grid-In Math section of the SAT. In this section, you don’t lose any points for wrong answers. Therefore, grid in something. If you don’t know the answer, pick you favorite number!
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Quick Tip: Limit the Main Idea!
Limit the Main Idea to 3 – 4 Words!
Limit the Main Idea to 3 – 4 Words! Always, always, always, generate a main idea before attacking the reading questions! Limit the main idea to 3 -4 words. This is difficult, but essential. It is easy to come up with the “gist” of the piece, but very difficult to limit yourself to a few words. The main idea is the point that the author is making. Once you get the point, you can get the questions!
Quick Tip: Do The Second Blank First
Do the Second Blank First
In double blank sentence completions, the second blank is usually easier. It is often best to do the second blank first.
Quick Tip: Use the Formula
Don’t let geometry trip you up on the SAT. Remember that geometric formulas are found on the test, so use them! Refer back to the formula page for triangle problems, circle diagrams etc. Everything you need is given, so take advantage of it!
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