October 2
Interesting Take on Test Preparation
I wanted to share this utterly unique, very interesting article on preparing for standardized tests in general, and the SAT in particular. I’m not sure I agree with everything the author says, but some of her points ring true. It’s written for parents, but I bet it’d be useful for students as well.
Here’s a no-nonsense piece of advice that everyone should listen to:
If there’s a consensus on anything, it’s that your child doesn’t want to spend valuable time reading the instructions for the first time on the day of the test. Before you pay for sample tests in a room at a prep center, or proctored by a tutor, consider a few free sample tests at home. If a student’s reading comprehension isn’t strong enough to make sense of the instructions, test-prep is probably not going to turn him into a star.
In other words, before you even think about preparing for tests with books or classes, go ahead and take a few practice exams, and see how you do. Knowing how the test works is incredibly important, and the more you practice, the better you’ll do. What’s more, you can usually find a number of practice tests for free.
