Woodhaven High School juniors have officially begun preparing for the SAT. This standardized exam will determine which schools they are accepted into after high school and which scholarships they will be eligible to receive. For this reason, it is incredibly important that students perform to the best of their abilities. Purple Pulse staff members have compiled an array of advice in order to increase chances of a better performance on the exam.
The most important thing that Woodhaven High School students should do to prepare for the SAT is practice. There are many resources that they can utilize in order to do this. They can take practice exams on the Blue Book application as well as Khan Academy, which also offers in depth lessons in math, reading comprehension, and grammar. The school also provides resources to students directly. Mr. Marc Huddy has put together a packet of practice SAT mathematics problems for students to work through. They can be picked up in his classroom, (room number). Many WHS teachers have also begun hosting SAT-dedicated WIN Time sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Any Woodhaven high school junior can sign up for these sessions and you do not need to be a student of the teacher hosting it.
Not only is it important to prepare academically for the SAT, but you must also prepare physically. The exam is two hours and 14 minutes long. In order to set your body and brain up to successfully sit through and complete it, you must take the proper preparations. The night before the test, it is recommended that students receive eight to ten hours of sleep in order to be well rested and focused on exam day. It is also recommended that students eat a nutritious breakfast before they enter the testing room. Students are permitted to have snacks and water during their break, so plan accordingly.
The final aspect that is imperative for students to focus on is their mental health. Since this exam is so important, many students experience high stress levels. The biggest tip that the Purple Pulse can provide is to not cram all of your studying into the night before the exam. It is best to prepare a little bit at a time. Next, try to gather everything you will need the night before. This way, all you have to do in the morning is get up and go. Finally, try meditation or breathing exercises in order to calm nerves and clear your mind.
If you follow this guide, you’re sure to have a stress-free and successful exam season. Best of luck to our Woodhaven High School juniors.
