SAT Study Hacks to Help You Prepare for the March 25th Exam

By: Sebastian Ruiz, Writer, & Julian Escalante, Writer

Attention Irishmen! With the Digital SAT scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, many juniors and even sophomores at Cathedral High School have already begun preparing for the upcoming exam by attending the school-offered SAT Study Camps. From January 31 to February 28, the camp sessions have been held every Saturday to help students review important exam topics and better understand the structure of the SAT as a whole.

While the Saturday study camps provided valuable guidance, preparing for the SAT usually requires additional independent practice outside of those sessions for students to receive the best score possible. Many students find that consistent study habits and effective strategies can make a significant difference in their performance. By using a few simple study techniques, students can strengthen their understanding of key concepts and feel more confident on test day.

One strategy that many students find to be helpful is to study in shorter, focused sessions rather than trying to review everything at once. Studying for 30-45 minutes at a time, followed by taking a short break, can improve concentration and information retention. Another useful study method students find helpful is to practice with official SAT-style questions consistently. This style of questions can be found on sites such as Khan Academy, which allows students to become familiar with the format and timing of the exam. Furthermore, taking multiple practice tests on the BlueBook App on a school-issued iPad before test day is also another viable way to familiarize yourself with the test and increase your score.

Students can also benefit from reviewing their mistakes carefully after completing practice questions. Instead of simply checking whether they filled in the correct answer, taking time to understand why an answer was incorrect and how to change the way you got to the answer can help prevent the same mistake on the day of the exam. Oftentimes, students make small mistakes and end up overlooking them, assuming they would not make the same mistake during the actual test; however, ignoring these errors during practice can lead to bad habits. If these mistakes are addressed, they can prevent small mistakes from becoming habits and are an easy way to improve a study method and test scores. Creating a small list of commonly missed question types can also help guide future study sessions.

Finally, maintaining a consistent study schedule in the weeks leading up to the exam can make preparation feel more manageable. Even studying a little each day can help prepare you by reinforcing your understanding of important skills in reading, writing, and math.

As March 25 approaches, students are encouraged to maintain a consistent study routine and practice regularly. By using effective study strategies, reviewing mistakes carefully, and focusing on areas that need improvement, students can approach the SAT feeling prepared and confident.