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STUDY PLAN

The document outlines an 8-month self-study plan for the SAT, targeting a score of 1400+ with a commitment of 2-3 hours daily. It includes a structured approach to studying English and Math, with specific focuses each month, practice tests, and progress tracking. The plan culminates in final reviews and practice tests to ensure readiness for the actual exam.

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STUDY PLAN

The document outlines an 8-month self-study plan for the SAT, targeting a score of 1400+ with a commitment of 2-3 hours daily. It includes a structured approach to studying English and Math, with specific focuses each month, practice tests, and progress tracking. The plan culminates in final reviews and practice tests to ensure readiness for the actual exam.

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8-Month SAT Self-Study Plan

Overview:

❖ Duration: 8 months
❖ Target Score: 1400+
❖ Study Time: 2-3 hours per day, 5-6 days per week
❖ Tracking: Weekly progress log
❖ Resources: The Critical Reader, Barron's SAT, College Panda, Khan Academy, Official
SAT Practice Tests
❖ Level Assumed: Intermediate English & 7th-8th grade math
❖ Odd days: SAT English
❖ Even days: SAT Math
❖ Sundays: Practice

Month 1: Foundation Building (Understanding the test &Identifying


weaknesses)

✓ Learn the SAT format (number of sections, timing, scoring system)


✓ Start a Vocabulary Journal (10 new words daily)
✓ Grammar Focus: Subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and sentence structure
✓ Reading Focus: Identify main ideas & author's tone
✓ Practice: Read NY Times / The Atlantic articles, summarize key points
(Start to fall into the habit of writing reflections on what you read)

✓ Pre-Algebra Review: Order of operations, fractions, decimals


✓ Basic Algebra: Solving for x, inequalities, exponents
✓ Problem-Solving Strategy: Understand question types, practice word problems

End-of-Month Goal:

✓ Take diagnostic test


✓ Identify weak areas for improvement

Fill the following table daily or weekly to track your progress

Date OR Week Hours studied Sections Practiced Weak areas Strategy Adjustments
Month 2: Building stronger foundations

Reading & Writing:

✓ Grammar Focus: Pronouns, parallel structure, modifiers


✓ Reading Focus: Recognizing supporting evidence, transition words
✓ Practice: Read science-related articles & analyze structure

Math:

✓ Algebra I Topics: Linear equations, ratios, proportions, percentages


✓ Geometry Basics: Angles, triangles, circles, area & perimeter
✓ Strategy: Timed problem sets (20 minutes, 10 questions)

End-of-Month Goal:

✓ Complete 2 full timed sections (Reading & Math)


✓ Log mistakes in a Mistake Journal

Fill the following table daily or weekly to track your progress

Date OR Week Hours studied Sections Practiced Weak areas Strategy Adjustments

Month 3: Content Mastery Begins

Reading & Writing:

✓ Grammar Focus: Verb tense consistency, conjunctions, sentence flow


✓ Reading Focus: Making inferences, identifying argument logic
✓ Practice: Read historical texts & practice comprehension

Math:

✓ Algebra II Topics: Systems of equations, quadratic functions


✓ Word Problems: Multi-step algebraic questions
✓ Strategy: Solve at least 10 SAT-level problems daily

End-of-Month Goal:

✓ Take Practice Test #2, analyze mistakes


✓ Compare score trends from Month 1 and see how much progress you`ve made
Fill the following table daily or weekly to track your progress

Date OR Week Hours studied Sections Practiced Weak areas Strategy Adjustments

Month 4: Midpoint Evaluation & Advanced Strategies

Reading & Writing:

✓ Grammar Focus: Redundancy, advanced vocabulary


✓ Reading Focus: Dual passages, author's purpose
✓ Practice: Timed section drills (35 minutes, 52 questions)

Math:

✓ Advanced Algebra: Exponents, functions, absolute values


✓ Advanced Geometry: Trigonometry basics, coordinate geometry
✓ Strategy: Review weak areas, time-management techniques

End-of-Month Goal:

✓ Complete 1 full-length test under timed conditions


✓ Track mistakes and review timing strategies

Fill the following table daily or weekly to track your progress

Date OR Week Hours studied Sections Practiced Weak areas Strategy Adjustments
Month 5: Refining Test Strategies

Reading & Writing:

✓ Grammar Focus: Advanced sentence correction, rhetoric questions


✓ Reading Focus: Comparing perspectives, understanding evidence-based questions
✓ Practice: Identify & eliminate wrong answers quickly

Math:

✓ Word Problems Mastery: Practice setting up equations quickly


✓ Statistics & Data Analysis: Mean, median, mode, probability
✓ Strategy: Take one timed section every three days

End-of-Month Goal:

✓ Track time per question and optimize pacing

Fill the following table daily or weekly to track your progress

Date OR Week Hours studied Sections Practiced Weak areas Strategy Adjustments

Month 6: Intense Practice & Full-Length Tests

Reading & Writing:

✓ Master all grammar rules


✓ Work on answer elimination strategies
✓ Take at least three full Reading & Writing sections per week

Math:

✓ Advanced Problem Solving: Harder algebra and geometry problems


✓ Timed Drills: 25-minute timed problem-solving sessions

End-of-Month Goal:

✓ Take two full-length SAT tests under real conditions


✓ Focus on reducing careless mistakes
Fill the following table daily or weekly to track your progress

Date OR Week Hours studied Sections Practiced Weak areas Strategy Adjustments

Month 7: Polishing Weak Areas

Reading & Writing:

✓ Focus on your lowest-scoring section


✓ Practice timed tests

Math:

✓ Review all problem types systematically


✓ Track accuracy on hard questions only

End-of-Month Goal:

✓ Simulate test-day experience (early morning test, timed conditions)

Fill the following table daily or weekly to track your progress

Date OR Week Hours studied Sections Practiced Weak areas Strategy Adjustments
Month 8: Final Review & Confidence Boosting

✓ Daily timed practice sections


✓ Final review of weak topics
✓ Mental endurance training (full-length tests every 4 days)

Final Goal:

✓ Take final SAT practice test


✓ Compare to the score of the diagnostic test that you did at the beginning of your
preparation

Make sure you`ve learned everything about SAT, and get to the test center to ace the test!

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