{"id":6312,"date":"2016-04-08T12:01:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-08T19:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/sat\/?p=6312"},"modified":"2018-10-24T02:48:00","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T09:48:00","slug":"last-minute-sat-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/sat\/last-minute-sat-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute SAT Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re reading this, it probably means that it\u2019s almost time for you to take the SAT<\/a>. It also probably means that you might be freaking out just a little bit. But no worries! Whether you\u2019re a week, a few short days, or a day away from taking the Big Test, here are some things you can do to make sure your test-taking experience is as optimal and stress-free as possible. And the best thing is that\u00a0so many of these tips you can incorporate in your daily life in order to be\u00a0an awesome human being period \ud83d\ude42<\/span>
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Take one last practice test<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have a week to a few days before the real thing, a\u00a0last SAT practice test<\/a> can be a good gauge to see which topics you should spend the most brushing up on during these final days.\u00a0Try not to feel nervous about your results and even if you don’t get your\u00a0target practice score<\/a>, keep thinking positively while working on your weaknesses and incorporating as many as these\u00a0tips as possible, which go beyond studying, but can still help you increase your score in these last few moments nonetheless.<\/p>\n

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Do some practice questions<\/span><\/h2>\n

Luckily, the best thing you can do so that you\u2019re at your best for SAT test day<\/a> is not to cram and spend every waking moment studying. It\u2019s still a good idea, though, to do a few practice problems\u00a0during the week of your test. Whether you’re studying with Magoosh<\/a>\u00a0or with another resource,\u00a0carve out 30 minutes to an hour for working on and reviewing practice problems on all sections, specifically focusing on questions types and topics that have given you the most trouble in the past.<\/p>\n

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Exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Put down that book (or computer) and go for a run! Exercise during this week brings a whole\u00a0bevy of benefits<\/a> specific to your SAT needs. You can even incorporate some light-intensity exercise while\u00a0<\/em>you’re hitting the books to better retain and recall information.\u00a0Who’da thunk it??<\/p>\n

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Eat right<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are <\/span>plenty<\/span><\/a> of <\/span>foods<\/span><\/a> you can eat during the days before your test that are rich in nutrients and are linked to improved brain activity. Make sure that you eat a hearty, protein-filled breakfast on the day of the test and lay off the caffeine if you’re not already hooked!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meditate<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may laugh and think it’s silly, but meditation is actually linked to improved test scores<\/a>.\u00a0Here are some guided meditations<\/a> to help you get started ~on your journey to inner peace and otherworldly\u00a0SAT scores~ [Insert floaty meditation voice here].
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The night before\u2026.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Relax<\/span><\/h3>\n

You might want to do a few light practice problems (definitely not a full-length practice test) the night before, but consider this your free night. Fill this time with cute videos if you want (they’ll actually help you focus on test day). You earned it!<\/span>
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