{"id":6472,"date":"2016-04-27T10:42:20","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T17:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/sat\/?p=6472"},"modified":"2017-06-08T20:25:48","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T03:25:48","slug":"how-to-make-yourself-study-for-the-sat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/sat\/how-to-make-yourself-study-for-the-sat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Yourself Study for the SAT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Very few people would say that they enjoy preparing for the SAT. Well, okay, I was one of them, but only because I trained myself<\/a> to do so. Whether you\u2019re self-studying or doing assignments for a class or tutor, here’s how to beat procrastination and motivate yourself to reach all your SAT goals.
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Follow our exam lifehacks<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re just beginning your SAT prep journey, drop everything and follow <\/span>every single tip<\/b> in the \u201cone month before\u201d section<\/a> immediately. They are simply pure gold.<\/span>
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Download the Daily Practice app<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Daily Practice for the New SAT<\/a> app is a great way to ensure that you are at least getting a daily intake of SAT practice, however small it may be. Pair this with the Seinfeld method (see infographic) to make sure that it becomes a habit!
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Hold yourself accountable <\/span><\/h2>\n

Have an “accountability buddy,” a non-family member that can remind you to fulfill your SAT duties. Better yet, find a friend who also is studying for the SAT and serve as accountability buddies for each other (and study together when you can get the chance). You can also make yourself accountable by\u00a0<\/span>announcing your intentions aloud, either to yourself (“Right now, I will finish 30 math questions and I can’t stop me!”) or on social media. You may feel a little silly doing so, but the best way\u00a0to find accountability is to get others involved in your plan.
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If you don\u2019t need technology, put it away! <\/span><\/h2>\n

If you are studying with prep books, keep your electronics as far, far away from you as possible\u2014make them hard to get to if you have to. If you are studying with online resources, use some of the apps mentioned in the lifehack infographic to make sure you’re not distracted by addictive websites. In any case, your phone probably has no business being near you.<\/p>\n

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\u2026.But take advantage of technology, too<\/span><\/h2>\n

As long as you use it wisely,<\/strong> technology can make your test prep more interactive and thereby, less boring. We already wrote a post on some great apps and websites<\/a> you can use for the new SAT, so here\u00a0<\/span>are some more to add to the bunch:<\/p>\n