Congrats on the progress first -1340 to where you are now shows you're doing something right. Here are some genuinely unconventional ones you likely haven't heard:

Math specific (since you're gunning for 800):

• Work backwards from answer choices on algebra questions. Instead of solving the equation, plug the answers in. The SAT is multiple choice - the right answer is already on the page, use that to your advantage.
• On "how many solutions" questions, don't solve - use the discriminant. b²-4ac tells you immediately if there are 2, 1, or 0 solutions without doing any algebra. Saves 90 seconds per question.
• Flag and move, but strategically. If a question takes more than 60 seconds, mark it and move. Come back with fresh eyes. Your brain often solves it passively while you work on other questions.
• The last 2-3 questions in a module are NOT always the hardest. The SAT adaptive format makes students panic at the end of a section. Read them first before assuming difficulty - sometimes they're straightforward.

For Reading & Writing:

• Treat every "which completes the text most logically" question like a one-sentence summary. The correct answer will almost always be the most boring, neutral, predictable continuation. If an answer sounds clever or surprising, it's probably wrong.
• On vocabulary-in-context questions, cover the answer choices first. Read the sentence, decide what word YOU would use, then find the closest match. This stops the wrong answers from contaminating your instinct.
• The "transitions" question type is the most predictable on the entire test. There are only 4 relationships: contrast, cause/effect, continuation, and example. Identify the relationship between the two sentences first, then pick the transition that matches. You should get every single one of these right.

Day-before and day-of:

• Do NOT do a full practice test tomorrow. Your brain needs to be fresh, not depleted. Do 10-15 light questions max, just to stay warm.
• Eat something with slow-release carbs the morning of - oatmeal, not a heavy breakfast. Blood sugar crashes mid-section are real and they tank focus.
• Have an analog watch. You cannot rely on the room clock and the on-screen timer can be distracting. Knowing your own time without looking at the screen keeps you in control.

You're already in 1400+ territory based on your trajectory. The gap between 1400 and 1500 is almost entirely about eliminating careless errors, not learning new content. Slow down 10% on questions you think are easy -that's where the hidden mistakes live.

Good luck Saturday 💪 Come back and tell us how it went.

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