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For many students, preparing for the SAT is not exactly a favorite activity.  You have to put a lot of time and effort into SAT revision if you want a high score. The most important thing to remember when it comes to SAT is that it is not the quantity but the quality that counts. Staring at a blank piece of paper for an hour will get you nowhere. I’ve listed some options below to help make your SAT revision more enjoyable and effective!

Change Location

Many of us think that in order to properly revise we need to chain ourselves to our desk at home or to a corner table in the library. This may work for some of us, but in truth changing up our study environment can prove to be very effective. When we are stuck in the same place for long periods of time, we can go a little bit stir crazy. My advice is to mix up your working environment.  Try moving to sit near a window so you can be exposed to direct sunlight. Natural light helps our eyes focus as well as boosts our general mood. Getting outside for a different scene is a popular choice; find a quite local park to set up your revision. Even getting out the house to get a coffee and revise in Starbucks can prove useful.

Take a Break and Reward yourself

As human beings we can only concentrate for a certain amount of time. Among individuals this number will vary, but in general we need to take a short break every 45 minutes of intense studying. This break can include taking a short walk, looking at something far away to let your eyes readjust, grabbing a drink or a snack or even talking to someone for ten minutes. Give your brain a rest and take small breaks throughout the day.

Sleep

I’m not joking! It is seriously important for your physical and mental health to get at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Good sleep is imperative as this is the time when your brain will convert what you have learnt in the day into long term memories. Without a decent night of sleep you will not only be exhausted the next day but you also won’t be able to recall as much from the day before.

Grab a Partner

Working by yourself can indeed become very tedious and, frankly, boring. Working with another SAT student, especially with someone who is at a similar level as yours can be very beneficial and can make studying more fun. Talk to each other about how to solve different problems and share various techniques and tactics to answer questions. You can benefit a lot from working together and learning from each other.