Printable Resources for SAT Prep

117Now that we have access to more digital resources than ever, physical SAT prep options  seem to be a relic of the past. However, considering that the SAT is still a paper-based test, theres something to be said for putting pen to paper when it comes to SAT  prep. Heres a list of  some free, printable materials that can bolster  your SAT prep experience. Original photo by Rainier Ridao on Unsplash Practice Questions Official New SAT Practice Tests:  In terms of targeted  SAT prep  that you can print, the official practice tests from The College Board are a good bet. Remember, though, that these are the same tests on Khan Academy and the official SAT book. The College Boards practice PSAT  is good practice as well for additional practice directly  from the test maker. Magooshs new SAT practice test is another great place to find practice questions. Written by our test-prep experts, this exam mirrors what youll see on your official test day. Its also a great resource to use as a diagnostic test, as it comes with free video and text explanations for each question (and its a PDF, so its easily printable!). Extra SAT Prep With only four official SAT practice tests available, students needing more SAT prep options can use  the following resources to improve  particular reading, writing, or math skills in between taking practice tests. math-drills.com: Containing  more math worksheets than you would  ever hope for, Math Drills is a great resource for students who want to practice arithmetic without a calculator as well as other topics that come up on the SAT Math section, including  as percents, algebra, and basic statistics. SAT Practice Reading List: Finding resources to practice the SAT Reading section is difficult since similar passages and questions are labor-intensive to recreate. However, one of the best things you could do to make sure you are prepared for SAT Reading iswell, reading. Thankfully, as the new SAT draws from a lot of contemporary sources, you can read the same exact sources that are featured on the test, some  of which are  found in  this list. Printing out articles from these sources can help you  hone your  annotation skills  and practice vocab in context by guessing the meaning of  unknown words and then looking them up later to see if youre right. Study Guides The College Board Study Guide:  Coming directly from the test makers, this is the most comprehensive source of information you will find about the very  concepts  tested on the SAT.  Whats nice is that The College Board makes it easy for you to print out guides by section in case you dont want to print out the whole thing. Magooshs New SAT Study Guide:  Although covering slightly fewer  topics than The College Boards guide, Magooshs New SAT Study Guide presents most  things  you need to know for SAT success in an easy-to-read manner. Also, some of our explanations are arguably more in-depth than the ones in the College Board guide with sample problems  throughout. Cheat Sheets If youre a fan of concise info and pocket-sized references, check out these resources! Important SAT Math Facts: Although this is geared to the old SAT (the tips for combinations/permutations and sequences dont apply anymore; there are no tips for new concepts, like imaginary numbers and trig), many of these tips and formulas still apply to the new SAT Math. Punctuation: This reference sheet goes over a lot of handy punctuation rules thatll not only help you on the SAT Writing, but will also help you become a better writer overall. SAT Grammar Practice: Here, youll find a review of the 50+ most important SAT grammar rules, as well as a handy PDF print-out that you can study on the go! Top 10 New SAT Essay Tips: If youre taking the SAT Essay, this post is a useful guide for  crafting a high-scoring essay. Goal-Setting  Resources One Month  or  Three Month Study Schedule: Choose a schedule and print it out to make sure you keep up with it. These posts also link to some more websites that can help you with SAT  Reading. SAT Error Tracking: As youre reviewing your answers, this sheet can help  you can  pinpoint  your weak areas and the reasons for them,  a practice that is crucial for SAT prep success. Motivational  Printouts Jen Knoedl SAT Higher Score Hacks Infographic  and  other printables: Never underestimate the value of an inspiring study space. Check out these images for things you can post on your walls or have in your notebooks to brighten up  your SAT prep experience. 🙂