18 DECEMBER 2018

Advisory column
How to achieve your dreams by Simran Zaveri

“Don't
watch the
clock. Do
what it
does-keep
going.” -
Bobby
Knight

How to improve your SAT score

Many people believe the SAT to be a terrifying phenomena that everyone who wants to study in the USA
must brave. Most of that is true! If you want to study int he US, then you must know that most universities
require either SAT or ACT and some of the top tier universities have set a minimum score that students
need to achieve. Contrary to common belief, it doesn’t really matter how intelligent you are, getting a
good score on the SAT is about managing your time and being smart. So here are a few tips and tricks
that can help you ace your SAT!

1 2 3
LOOK FOR MAIN SHORTEST PLUG IN ANSWERS
IDEAS SENTENCES ALWAYS In the math sections, if
you are confused on
In the reading section, WIN how to solve the
just skim the passages
In section 2, if you are problem, plug in the
at first to save time.
confused between two answer options into the
Don’t worry about
answers always choose question and see what
specific details because
the answer that conveys you get. This will almost
you could always come
the message in the always help you in
back for that. Focus on
shortest and clearest determining the correct
the central theme. 1
way possible. answer.
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ELIMINATE THREE LOOK FOR THE REMEMBER YOUR
WRONG ANSWERS WRONG ANSWER FORMULAS

If you are sure that More often than not

some of the options
are definitely wrong,
then put a cross over
them. This will make
finding the right
answer much easier.
For the math sections, if
you are faced with a you remember all your
situation where two required formulas, it
answers could be the will make solving the
answer. In that case, problems much easier.
try finding the one You will be able to
that seems a little understand the
wrong or out of question is less the
place. time.

And lastly, just remember to relax and don’t stress! Sure the SAT is important, but
not so important that it’s worth your tears and mental breakdowns. So get enough
sleep the night before, take a delicious snack and drink. And remember, if you do
terribly, you can always cancel your scores or give another attempt.

Good luck!