<p>Hi all, I'm currently studying for the SAT, and I find that if i place a limit on the time that I am allowed, I commit a lot more mistakes. However, when simply placed with the test and no timer, I'm scoring very, very well (it takes me about 30-35 minutes to finish a section with 0 wrong..). I know this is not ideal, but what do I do? I tried giving myself less time, but all that happened was I felt rushed and made many reasoning errors! Help!</p>
<p>I understand where you’re coming from; I’m in the same predicament. Honestly, the only thing to do is practice within the time limit. Good luck!</p>
<p>Start by giving yourself 35 minutes, then start gradually lowering the limit, so for example the next time give yourself maybe 33 minutes, then 30, then 28, and eventually get it down to the regular time limit.</p>
<p>Thanks braniac, I’ve been told by some people that I should eventually lower it to the point where I can finish in 15 minutes because on test day, that’s how much 25 is going to feel like. What do you think?</p>
<p>time used to be a huge factor for me too, but i took the ACTs once…and the amount of time the ACT gives for one section is not nearly enough! The SAT time is much more lenient and fair. I now have about 50 secs to 2 mins left in each section.</p>
<p>I think you should try to work under the allotted time and see how well you do, but it takes time to get used to it…so try working at it about 2 hours a night</p>
<p>The main problem is that you’re answering too many questions. I can give you guidance for the math sections. If you tell me the math score you got on your last proctored exam, I can tell you how many questions you should be attempting on your practice tests. </p>
<p>Notes: Do NOT tell me the score you got on an untimed test. This score is irrelevant. </p>
<p>If you are trying to find out your current score, you should always take the test timed. Taking an untimed test gives no information.</p>
<p>Do NOT rush when taking the test. You can improve your time by learning SAT specific strategies. Never try to improve your time by working faster.</p>
<p>I received a 600 on my last official SAT math. I’m working on Gruber’s to improve my score now.</p>
<p>When you’re taking your SAT (and practice tests), these should be your goals for each section:</p>
<p>18/20, 15/16, 7/8, 9/10 (the last 2 are for the section split between multiple choice and grid ins).</p>
<p>So, in other words, for the 20 question section you should pace yourself to get to number 18, NOT number 20. If you get to the end of the section, that’s fine, but don’t rush through other problems to get there.</p>