Most SAT advice is generic — "study more," "do practice tests." Cool, thanks.

Here's what actually worked for students I've helped:

1. Stop re-reading. Start retrieving.

Close the book. Write down everything you remember. The act of pulling info from memory is 3x more effective than re-reading the same page. It feels harder because it IS harder — that's the point.

2. Practice under real conditions or don't bother.

Timing matters. Distractions matter. If you're doing practice sections while sitting in bed with Spotify on, you're training yourself to perform in conditions that won't exist on test day. Set a timer. Sit at a desk. No phone.

3. Review wrong answers harder than right ones.

Every wrong answer is a gift. Don't just check the correct answer and move on — figure out WHY you picked the wrong one. Was it a reading comprehension trap? A math concept gap? A time pressure mistake? Each one tells you exactly where to focus next.

These three habits alone can move your score 50-100+ points if you're consistent.

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