SAT Study Schedule: The Ultimate 3-Month Guide
12 Weeks to Reach Your Best Score
Preparing for the SAT can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to. With the right plan, you can build a consistent schedule, avoid last-minute cramming, and feel confident on test day.
Our 3-Month SAT Study Schedule, developed by our Director of Tutoring, provides a clear roadmap to follow, breaking down what to study each week and how to build the habits that lead to real score gains.
Why You Need a Study Schedule for the SAT
The SAT isn’t just about knowing math formulas or grammar rules—it’s about mastering pacing, building stamina, and learning how to apply strategies under pressure. Without a plan, it’s easy to procrastinate or study the wrong way.
Your SAT Study Schedule includes:
- A week-by-week 12-week plan from diagnostic test to final prep
- What to focus on first: content, then strategies, then timing
- Daily study tips for consistency and active review
- When (and how) to take full-length practice exams
3-Month SAT Study Schedule (Sample Plan)
Here’s a preview of how the guide is structured week by week:
Week 1: Establish Your Baseline
- Take a diagnostic exam to identify strengths & weaknesses.
- Begin English conventions: independent clauses, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, modifiers, semicolons.
- Practice targeted English drills.
Week 2: Build on English & Start Math
- Continue daily English practice.
- Start Math fundamentals: linear equations, quadratics, exponent rules.
- Reinforce with targeted practice.
Week 3: Expand Math Concepts
- Maintain daily English & Math.
- Cover polynomials, exponentials, probability & statistics.
Week 4: Final Math Concepts & Reading Strategies
- Study geometry, functions, trigonometry, and graphing calculator strategies.
- Begin Reading comprehension strategies: vocab in context, main idea, logical completion.
Week 5: Reading Practice & First Full Test
- Apply Reading strategies to passages.
- Start a full practice test (broken into daily modules).
Week 6: First Full-Length Practice Exam
- Take a full-length test under timed conditions.
- Review all answers—correct and incorrect—to find weak spots.
Week 7: Strengthen Weak Areas
- Focus on pacing and problem areas.
- Mix in practice sections for targeted improvement.
Week 8: Second Full-Length Practice Exam
- Take another full-length test and compare results to Week 6.
- Continue targeted practice.
Week 9: Simulate Test Day
- Take a Saturday or Sunday morning full exam under realistic conditions.
- Track pacing, stamina, and accuracy.
Week 10: Strategy Refinement
- Focus on the most difficult question types.
- Use mini, timed sections for pacing drills.
Week 11: Final Full-Length Practice Exam
- Take your last full-length practice test.
- Review mistakes and confirm strategies.
Week 12: Final Prep & Confidence Check
- Review scores—are you at or near your goal?
- Light review of key concepts and strategies.
Get the Full Guide + Insider Study Tips
The sample schedule above gives you a roadmap, but the downloadable PDF guide puts everything in one place. Inside, you’ll find:
- The complete 12-week schedule in a consolidated format
- Extra study tips for building habits and staying motivated
- Expert advice on how to review practice exams effectively
Download the FREE SAT Study Schedule PDF now and start prepping more effectively.
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