How Early is Too Early to Study for the SAT?

Freshmen and Sophomores:

When should you start studying for the SAT and ACT?

a. Now
b. Immediately
c. Forthwith
d. All of the above

Answer: d. For duh.

It's never too early to start studying for the SAT or the ACT, two of the most important tests you'll ever have to take in your life. Do not plan on cramming.

What most of you high schoolers don't realize is that there are many types of study materials available. Some are even fun. Let's discuss some of your options.

Online there are free SAT vocabulary building crosswords and other games. If you like to read, there are mystery books, vampire novels, classic literature paperbacks, vocabulary cartoons, manga comics and a few potboilers designed to strengthen vocabulary. There are also the flash cards. If you are an audio learner, or so busy that bath time is your only free time to add another activity, there are rap songs and rock songs that have been written as SAT and ACT prep as well. There are also many phone apps available. Even on Twitter you can find SAT tutors offering a word a day.

There are a number of different books written to help you tackle the math sections of the SAT and ACT, too. Head to your local bookstore or hop online with your child to find the books that most appeal to you. While the test is always the same, different authors take different approaches.

Tutoring or test prep works too. Contact one of our expert college counselors and we will give you names and numbers of recommended SAT and ACT experts to call.


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