We also recommend you take at least one practice test on paper, which is how the actual SAT is administered, so you can get comfortable with the format. We recommend taking at least one fully-timed practice test toward the beginning of your studying, and one toward the end. Take at least two full practice tests.Don't get discouraged if at first it is difficult to understand or learn, the more you practice the easier it will get.” Fariha suggests: “Figure out what areas you need to focus on the most, and keep practicing. If you have a lot of skills to learn, you might want to start studying earlier than you’d planned. That way, you’ll have a good sense of how close you are to your SAT goal. Even if you don’t plan on studying during the months leading up to the SAT, we advise you to take a diagnostic on Khan Academy, or complete the PSAT/NMSQT, six months before the test.
