This study plan helps you prepare for the SAT over 1 month. It's designed to be relatively intensive, so we recommend setting aside a significant amount of free time for studying.
In this study plan, each week is broken down to weekdays and weekends. Weekdays (Monday through Friday) are used for topic review and question-type specific problems and weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are reserved for practice tests and review sessions.
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How to use: This study plan has 2 variants - one for students enrolled in school and another for students on break. All students should follow regular instructions, and students on holiday should also follow the break-only instructions.
| Focus | Topics | Study Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Reading and Writing | Vocabulary (including transitions), Punctuation and subject-verb conjugation | 1-2 hours/day (break-only) 2-4 hours/day |
| Weekend | Combined | Full-length practice test and review | 4 hours (Saturday), 2 hours review (Sunday) |
| Focus | Topics | Study Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Reading and Writing | Main ideas, Inferences, Rhetorical Synthesis | 1-2 hours/day (break-only) 2-4 hours/day |
| Weekend | Combined | Full-length practice test and review | 4 hours (Saturday), 2 hours review (Sunday) |
| Focus | Topics | Study Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Math | Algebra and Advanced Math | 1-2 hours/day (break-only) 2-4 hours/day |
| Weekend | Combined | Full-length practice test and review | 4 hours (Saturday), 2 hours review (Sunday) |
| Focus | Topics | Study Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Math | Geometry and trigonometry, Statistics and Probability | 1-2 hours/day (break-only) 2-4 hours/day |
| Weekend | Combined | Final full-length practice test and review | 4 hours (Saturday), 2 hours review (Sunday) |
Focus: Strengthen core Reading and Writing skills, focusing on vocabulary, punctuation, and subject-verb conjugation.
[1-2 hours] Focus on vocabulary, especially understanding transitions and contextual usage. Memorize 50 SAT vocabulary words using flashcards and review common transition phrases. Complete 20-50 Word in Context practice questions and 10-25 Transitions practice questions.
[1-2 hours] Study English grammar rules for punctuation and subject-verb agreement, and complete 25-50 Standard English Conventions practice questions and 10-25 Boundaries questions.
Saturday: [4 hours] Full-length practice test. Track time spent on each section and note areas where you struggled.
Sunday: [2 hours] Review the practice test answers in detail, focusing on the types of mistakes made in both Reading and Writing. Identify the top 2 weakest areas and complete 20-50 practice questions each.
Focus: Reading comprehension with an emphasis on understanding main ideas, making inferences, and synthesizing rhetorical ideas.
[1-2 hours] Practice Command of Evidence, Central Ideas and Details, and Text Structure and Purpose questions, 15-30 questions each, and reviewing explanations for incorrect answers.
[1-2 hours] Focus on Inferences and Rhetorical Synthesis. Complete 25-50 practice questions covering these types, and review explanations thoroughly.
Saturday: [4 hours] Take a full-length practice test. Focus on pacing and implementing strategies for Reading and Writing learned over the week.
Sunday: [2 hours] Review the test thoroughly, focusing on weaknesses. For the 2 weakest areas, complete 20-30 practice questions each.
Focus: Week 3 shifts focus to math, beginning with Algebra and Advanced Math topics. Dedicate time to problem sets that test your ability to solve algebraic equations and manipulate functions.
[1-2 hours] Practice algebra, focusing on linear equations, systems of equations, and linear inequalities. Complete 25-50 practice questions in each of these areas.
[1-2 hours] Focus on Advanced Math question types like nonlinear functions (polynomials, exponential functions, and rational functions) and equivalent expressions. Complete 25-50 practice questions for each question type.
Saturday: [4 hours] Full-length practice test. Focus on improving time management in the Math sections.
Sunday: [2 hours] Review your math test performance, particularly focusing on problem-solving strategies and areas of difficulty.
Focus: Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics - ensure you understand key geometry and trigonometry formulas, as well as covered statistics and probability concepts. Do not rely on formula sheets during the exam - checking them will cost a lot of time.
[1-2 hours] Geometry and Trigonometry practice. Focus on triangles, circles, area and volume, and trigonometry identities and properties. Memorize key formulas and complete 25-50 practice questions in each topic.
[1-2 hours] Review probability and statistics formulas and practice Probability and Statistics questions. Focus on data interpretation, probability rules, and evaluating statistical claims (20-40 questions each).
Saturday: [4 hours] Final full-length practice test. Treat this as a dry run for the real exam.
Sunday: [2 hours] Final review session. Go over any remaining weak areas and solidify your strategies for test day. Rest and relax for the final test day.