<p>Hello all. My daughter has been granted 50% extra time for the SAT which I am extremely grateful for and relieved about as she really needs it. The test will be very long for her with what looks like very few breaks and I would love to hear some advice on getting through such a long testing period. Thank you.</p>
<p>Hi there. Extended time on the SAT is a beating - which is why I almost always have my students opt for the ACT if possible! - so you do have to prepare for it. Have your daughter do at least one (but preferably two or more) full length timed practice tests before test day. It’s all about building up endurance. </p>
<p>Other tips…</p>
<p>Be SURE to bring snacks. Something like peanut butter is great to get some protein and carbs. She probably won’t have lunch until mid-late afternoon, so food is critical. Bring along a bottle of water, too, but limit liquid intake if possible so she’s not distracted by needing the restroom! Not too much coffee in the morning either :)</p>
<p>Use any downtime, even if it’s just a minute while the proctor is giving instructions, to close her eyes and rest. Maybe even put down her head on the desk. Even a short recharge can help. Same thing goes for if she has a minute or two left at the end of a section. She doesn’t HAVE to use every second checking and rechecking her answers. Since the SAT doesn’t let her just move on to the next section when she’s finished, it’s fine to use any time remaining to rest.</p>
<p>Stay as relaxed as possible. Being prepared helps a lot, but she can also practice other relaxation techniques to keep her focused. It’s a bad thing to burn a lot of energy on being worked up (not to mention the impact freaking out has on her test performance in general).</p>
<p>Best of luck to her!</p>