I’ve been scoring in the high 1400’s and low 1500’s. I’m taking the SAT in December and would like to score 1550+. I always make at least ~2 careless errors each practice test I take (aside from other errors) which obviously brings my score down a decent amount. First question, how do you guys avoid careless/stupid errors on the SAT? Second, I finished the prep scholar program and have three practice tests left, so what would be the best way to continue practicing aside from doing practice tests? Most importantly, would it be feasible to bring my score from the high1400s/low1500s to 1550 from now till December?
I’m kind of in the same boat for now. I would do more practice (i.e. short exercises with Khan Academy). It may also be helpful to keep a log of all your mistakes. For each exam, note which questions you got wrong, the type of the questions they were, and why you got it wrong. If applicable, re-do some of the problems. This way, you can learn from your mistakes and better understand why they happen.
@ssn365 Thanks for the reply! I’ll probably use Khan Academy. I’m currently in the process of compiling a log of all my previous mistakes with commentary on why I got them wrong and how to avoid getting them wrong in the future. Anyone else?
I recently saw a comment on Khan Academy by a student wondering if she should get a tutor. I thought my answer may be helpful to anyone interested in this thread so I am posting it here.
“There is no set answer for that question. Some people can pick things up easily while others need more guidance. If you tend to score well (“well” is dependent on your personal goal) on the exercises, quizzes, and practice exams provided by Khan Academy, then that may be enough for you. If not, turn to other resources. If you have faith and confidence in yourself and are self-motivated, try getting a review book (good list here: http://blog.prepscholar.com/best-sat-prep-books). Work with the books that concern your weak-points, and make sure to actively read the books and study effectively (not passively). If you feel you need a guide who can help you learn how to take the test and really pinpoint your weaknesses, then get a tutor or join some institution. If you are getting a tutor, though, make sure you get one who is experienced (this is almost impossible, unfortunately, due to the remake of the whole exam).”