<p>I am hoping to convince my parents to let me take the SAT for my first time (I'm in 8th grade) some time this late spring or early summer. I bought the College Board official book (with the 10 practice tests and CD and all) and I hopefully will have time to start using it some soon, but I have never studied for it in the past and don't know exactly what to expect.
What are some helpful tips for studying and getting ready for the SAT?
Also, what are good strategies for actually taking the test?
Any other important details about the preparation and SAT process would be great.
Thanks~</p>
<p>Help, anyone?</p>
<p>OK, I will offer you advice, but I bet you won’t take it… it’s what I tell every 8th grader who calls for math SAT prep (or really, their parents): wait. Wait two more years before you open that blue book. Hold off on the insanity for as long as you can. Instead, focus on other things. Read more books. Play with more math puzzles. Write a poem. Learn to – really just about ANYTHING. Develop your mind, develop your interests. There is no reason to begin SAT prep now. As a tutor, this is the advice I give clients and as a parent, it’s also what I have told my own kids…</p>
<p>I concur with pckeller. That’s excellent advice.</p>
<p>It is excellent advice. I have $20 that says Maverick will ignore it.</p>
<p>Please do not think about the SAT in 8th grade! Your job right now is to do well in school and enjoy your friends. Don’t start the stress now. My daughter is a sophomore and I am just now starting to think about when she should start testing junior year. Besides sending her the SAT question of the day, I have really controlled my urge to discuss this with her. Eighth grade is way too early.</p>
<p>Haha, alright I’ll forget about it until early Sophomore year. I guess I was just curious because I heard a couple of kids in my grade at school talking about it. They all take it four or five times each year and started in late sixth grade. One of them got a 2200 last year, which is insane, but oh well- I’ll just let them freak out about it, and I’ll wait to start stressing until when it actually matters. Thanks for your responses.</p>