<p>ok so both an online course i took and my review book have told me that it is stupid not to guess if you can eliminate 1 of the 5 answer choices, and i understand the logic behind it, you are essentially getting credit for being able to eliminate one answer choice. however, last weekend i went to a tutor who told me you should never guess unless you have eliminate 3 of the 5 answer choices, arguing that its important to answer fewer questions but get more correct. which of these methods sound better? i am taking the SAT this Saturday and need help!!!</p>
<p>Okay, guessing after eliminating only one might be a little bit risky. If u can eliminate two, then... I'd personally feel a little uneasy, but might be worth it to guess. If it's down to 50-50 chances, then definitely guess.</p>
<p>But from what I've experienced in the past, A LOT of questions on the SAT contain at least 2-3 answer choices that simply don't make any sense whatsoever. If u know what u r doing, then u should be able to easily eliminate at least 2 choices on most of the questions.</p>
<p>Also, a tip about guessing: once u make a decision and choose an answer choice, don't go back to it later and change ur answer. Changing answers on the SAT is usually a really bad idea. Be confident, pick an answer, and move on with the test.</p>
<p>Eliminate THREE. It all depends on the question. Sometime you eliminate 2 but your gut tells you to guess because you THINK you can eliminate one other but you're not sure. Try to eliminate three unless you're not trying to get over a 2000.</p>
<p>thanks, id ideally like to break 2000, another thing the tutor told me was to divide the total raw score by your goal raw score to see what % of problems you need to get right, but she kind of assumed you would get 100% of these problems right so it doesn't sound like the best idea...</p>
<p>I would definitely guess if I could eliminate at least TWO answers. The majority of questions make it pretty easy to whittle it down to two or three choices so...</p>
<p>Statistically, you should guess even if you can only eliminate one answer choice. However, I understand why this may seem excessive. If you are not willing to do this, however, my advice would be to always guess if you can eliminate at least two answers. </p>
<p>Personally, I always answer every question...even when I took the SAT as a middle schooler, in those talent-search thingies, I answered every question. But I might not be a good example, since I am a natural test taker.</p>
<p>My formula is never leave any blank. Go with your guts even if you have no idea.</p>