This is especially true of the SAT, which seems to largely be a test of how good you are at the SAT. Since it’s so important (though not the only important thing) in college admission, it also becomes a matter of who STRESSES about the SAT and who doesn’t– if you go into the thing worried and anxious, you aren’t going to do as well. Take a deep breath and try to think about it as just a test. (For whatever reason, I personally just don’t FEEL stress during a test– I pent it up and stress and worry and rend garments AFTER the test until I get my scores back, lol.)

I don’t know what to tell you other than to keep practicing. Take practice questions, and try to look at how the questions are formed. The SAT is just a different way of thinking. Use your practice test scores to tell you where your weaknesses are, and find specific information to help you with those weaknesses. I wish you luck!

Don’t worry, your SAT score should not be the most important part of your application. While a lot of colleges like to see a high score, most put a higher priority on essays, grades, references and your educational history.

the ability to score highly on an SAT means that…uh…a person can do well on a written test.

the ability to do well in life involves a whole bunch of different skills.

the greatest gift is happines. there is not a standardized test for that.