Last minute studying for Lit SAT?

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<p>Some background: I've been solely studying for the US History SAT for the past week. I began with Barron's, but found it too comprehensive for quick studying. So I switched over to Sparknotes, and some daily review of the notes, I went from a 570 (heinous) on my first practice test to a 740 on my third. </p>

<p>There is obviously some variability, but since my main gaps in knowledge concerned Pre-1800s material, a thorough perusal of those topics quickly brought my scores up.</p>

<p>Anyways, I haven't done anything with Lit since a Barron's test I did about a month ago. I received a 740 without any preparation, which actually worries me more than it relieves me, as I have ALWAYS had problems with Barron's and generally score in the mid 500s and low 600s. I could have just gotten lucky, but the test in general seemed ridiculously easy.</p>

<p>I just did Collegeboard's practice questions, which are said to be more indicative of the type of questions on the test. I found them to be even easier and got all of them correct. </p>

<p>This might reassure some of you, but as someone who is historically bad at standardized testing, this is seriously worrying me. I don't know if I'm just getting lucky, or if I can actually handle the test. There isn't enough time to take more practice tests -- perhaps just one more from Barron's -- and I really want to focus on US History.</p>

<p>What do you think? Advice?</p>

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<p>The best advice is simply to relax. If you’re doing well on the practice tests, you are clearly capable of a 750+. You being “historically bad at standardized testing” is probably just because you let your nerves interfere with your head. </p>

<p>There’s only so much you can prepare for the Lit test, and it doesn’t look like you need more practice. When you get to the test, just take a deep breath and move through it like you would a casual practice test. Don’t psych yourself out! :)</p>

<p>I’d also advise taking the US History test first, and the Lit test second. That way, you can get the fact-recall stuff out of the way first, and then you can go through the Lit test without worrying about USH.</p>