How much/should I study for the SAT?

Test Preparation
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<p>Hey,
School just got out and I just finished my sophomore year. Next year I will be taking the SAT, and I would really like to get a good score. I got a 202 on PSAT back in October, and I would like to raise it to a upper 2200s lower 2300s. Do you think it will be possible? I got the 202 without any study.
Right now I have the The Official SAT study guide from college board and the 11 Practice tests Princeton Review book.
I am going for a 4 week SAT class later on in June.</p>

<p>About how many hours should I study a day, how long etc.?
I am thinking maybe 3 or 4 hours a day?</p>

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<p>Three to four hours a day is excessive and may even harm your score. Take about two practice tests a week and stop when you do not feel that you can improve further.</p>

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<p>yea i would agree with silverturtle although 2 practice tests a week is kind of pushing it as well. Take practice tests but go over the questions that you got wrong and try to UNDERSTAND WHY you got them wrong and work on your weaknesses. Youll be fine.</p>

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<p>But its summer! I have nothing to do. My friends are in korean cram schools right now taking 7 hours a day SAT classes everyday.</p>

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<p>You know I actually started with a 160 on my PSAT sophomore year. I’m a terrible test taker and thought that the SAT would prevent me from attending an ivy. So, I invested about an hour each day during the summer between my sophomore and junior year studying from the SAT/ACT. I took the PSAT again junior year and got a 219 on it. Then, I spent about 30 min a day from march to may further reviewing for the SAT. I took the test in June and got a 2340 (I missed like 3 problems…all of which were due to stupid mistakes). The moral of the story is…if you put in the time, you’ll score well.</p>

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<p>That doesn’t mean that you need to, nor does it mean that they will be better prepared. I did only a few practice tests and did just fine.</p>

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You can do that, and you’ll likely end up with good SAT scores, but at what personal cost? (and I’m not talking money).</p>

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<p>Study until you feel adequately prepared.</p>

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<p>Wow Rtgrove123, your story is inspiring :slight_smile: </p>

<p>I think I will spend maybe 1 or 2 hours a day this summer and hope for the best. </p>

<p>I just took a practice psat and got a 212.</p>

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<p>@grove- such an inspiring story. I’m going to study my butt off this summer!</p>

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<p>Use the blue book and don’t overprep :slight_smile: Go over questions you get wrong. Look for patterns.</p>

<p>You’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>Silverturtle
"Three to four hours a day is excessive and may even harm your score. "
Why do you think that studying 3 hours per day would harm someone’s score?</p>

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<p>Student can get burned out on the test, which causes them to lose focus and motivation.</p>