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<\/p>\nmock sat tests are important for a number of reasons. they should be an integral part of your sat studying. these tests not only familiarize you with the test format, they also allow you to practice your skills. you can see where your strengths are and where you need to improve.<\/p>\n
mock sat tests become more useful when you take them in realistic test conditions. the better the conditions, the better the learning experience. and better learning results in higher scores!<\/p>\n
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make sure the room is quiet and there are no distractions. if you are taking the practice test at home, let your family know that you are not to be disturbed. it\u2019s helpful to have a clock in the room. you\u2019ll also need a timer of course. make sure your phone is off and any sat prep materials are out of the room. you don\u2019t want any temptation to cheat.<\/p>\n
it\u2019s also important that you are in a good mental state to take a practice test. if you\u2019re tired or hungry, you won\u2019t be getting a realistic simulation of test day. you won\u2019t be performing your best.<\/p>\n
it helps to be as thorough as possible on your mock sat test. a lot of practice tests even allow you to practice filling out the personal information you\u2019ll have to provide on test day. this will help to familiarize you with the experience of taking the test. on the day you take the sat, you\u2019ll probably be nervous, so knowing what to expect can help calm you down.<\/p>\n
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take the whole practice test at once, not just certain sections. use strict timing and take only the scheduled breaks you would have on the actual test. bubble in the answers instead of just circling them, as this affects your timing.<\/p>\n
you may be tempted to be a little lax with yourself when you\u2019re simulating the test conditions, but remember that you want a realistic idea of what your score would be. you won\u2019t get a realistic representation if you don\u2019t accurately simulate test day.<\/p>\n