What are the major steps of the preparing for and taking the SAT exam?
First things first. In October of your junior year, you’re going to take the PSAT in school, however if you want to start your work earlier, take a free diagnostic PSAT at CATES Tutoring. Because the PSAT exam, like the SAT exam, is administered by the College Board, it should give you a pretty good idea of how well you can expect to do on an actual SAT exam. Unlike the SAT, however, the PSAT won’t be sent to colleges (though a high PSAT score could help you secure a National Merit Scholarship).
Even if you’re happy with your PSAT score, you want to take at least three full SAT practice tests before sitting for the actual SAT. (CATES Tutoring offers practice SAT exams almost every weekend.) You’ll also want to meet with a tutor, who can help clarify material you find confusing, and help you develop a personalized study plan. Junior year of high school is one of the most overwhelming times of your life, and having a tutor who knows the ropes and tricks of test prep will help you maximize the time you have, and get the SAT score you want.