How do I get faster on math SATI?

Test Preparation
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<p>Okay. So. Here's the deal. I'm a really good math student in school (99 average in Pre-Calc at the moment) who really doesn't do as well as I think I should on the math section of the SATs. I took them in March for the first time and got a 2230 (800 CR, 730 W, 700 M) and I'm really not that disappointed with my overall score since it was my first time and it's a decent score. However, I know that I want to get my math score up more than anything, especially because I want to be a doc and am going to be applying to Ivies + competitive schools (I'm a junior).</p>

<p>I get the feeling from taking practice tests that if I had a little more time left before my math sections end, I could go over some of my answers and avoid the mistakes I make and just overall do well. I usually finish just within the time limit/with 3-5 minutes remaining (I usually use that time to rethink only the hardest questions). Any advice on how to improve speed? Any specific techniques while practicing that can help?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Practice, practice, and more practice. You should be able to solve every problem in under 30 seconds, or maybe a minute for the tougher ones. Go over exams you’ve done until you figure out a way to solve each problem in under 30 secs. SAT Math is about recognizing the problem, and then recognizing the solution. A 99 average in pre-cal means very little since pre-cal is not on the sat. Problem solving is. Keep on practicing and analyzing exams until you begin to see where you slip up, and go from there.</p>

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<p>Again, practice. And work out the kinks on questions you have problems with.</p>

<p>I scored a 640 with little before-the-test prep. I’m hoping to throw that over a 700, maybe even a perfect with some intense studying. How? Study my weak parts – geometry and finding areas and crap.</p>