Ace the SAT, Part 3: Managing Your Time on Test Day

This is the third part of a series on the SAT. If you missed them, start with part 1 and part 2.

It's a matter of time

When you take the SAT, you need to keep one eye on the clock. Once you get the questions, you might get excited and spend a lot of time on what you know well. That's a big no-no. What you need is time management: allocate a set amount of time for each section and stick to it.

Every section of the SAT has its own time limit, and the test format has changed several times over the years. Before test day, check the official, current format so you know exactly how many sections there are, how long each one lasts and how many questions it contains. Then work out roughly how much time you can afford per question, and practice with timed tests until that pace feels natural.