When to start studying for SAT Chemistry?

staymotivated
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:55:46 +0000

Wow, you’re in about the same boat as me. My school doesn’t even offer ANY advanced courses.
I took only regular Chemistry plus I had a horrible teacher. I am taking the SAT Chemistry along with two other subject tests in October.

Your performance on the practice tests is quite normal considering you only took regular chemistry. I would suggest you start studying now. There is nothing wrong with preparing for SAT I and the subject tests at the same time. You can’t possibly confuse anything. To be on the safe side, keep a review period of about two days before each test date.

Regarding a study plan, I would suggest you do this:

Up till November 3rd, study for SAT Chemistry just twice a week. You can prepare for about 2-4 hours on these days. I would advice you choose a day during the weekend, and a week day in which you don’t have an overwhelming workload. After November 3rd, study everyday between 1-3 hours. It is hard, but try.

Good Luck :)