With SAT, it is about a combination of speed and accuracy. In order to achieve this, do what you would normally do for a maths test and time yourself while doing questions.
Do not worry about time taken per question, all that matters is that you complete the most amount of questions you can within the allotted time. It is strongly recommended to leave a few questions blank if it means you will get more questions correct (i.e. it is better to answer 24 questions and get 22 correct then to answer 27 questions and get 20 correct because of inefficient time management).
Make sure you understand the concepts, and understand why you are doing what you are doing.
SAT questions are going to be somewhat unfamiliar questions, so make sure you understand the concepts well. In both English and maths, clarity is important for understanding the correct answer. Slow and steady wins the race.
Take the official Bluebook practise exams
The official practise exams is formatted in the same way as the actual SATs, so it will allow you to gain familiarity with the platform while practising questions. It will also help you to gauge your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to practise and review your weak spots. Make sure to space these out, and avoid taking full length tests the day before the exams.
Use the free and online resources to your fullest extent
We have compiled some resources which are at your disposal. Review the coursebooks and take a look at the questionbanks. CollegeBoard offers access to their SAT questionbank with myPractise, so use it to your fullest extent. Free online resources such as Khan Academy and various YouTube channels are also very good for reviewing concepts or clarifying things. Of course, you can also come to us if you need help with anything.
Sleep well: Sleep is the most important part of exam preparation. Make sure you get a good nights sleep and you feel well rested in the morning. The SATs start early, so make sure to go to bed early the night before!
Eat well: Breakfast is crucial in order for you to get energy for the test. Eat well, and bring some healthy snacks into the test room as well if you want to (you are allowed to eat in the 10 minute break).
When walking into the test centre, calm yourself down: Think of this as just a practise test. Remember, if you take the SAT early enough you will always be able to take it again if you wish.
Try your best: This is the most important thing, in order to achieve your best score you need to try your best! Remain calm and collected, go slow and steady, and make sure to read carefully. You got this, good luck!