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On the SAT you will encounter long reading passages you are asked to work through. The big question is, how do you stay focused when you are under a time crunch? Click play to learn more.

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How to stay focused on Long SAT Passages

Hi, I’m Melissa from Varsity Tutors. Today we are talking about how to stay focused on long SAT passages.

When tackling the SAT, it can sometimes be tough to navigate long passages. The SAT includes 9 passages; 5 in the reading section and 4 in the writing and language section.

One way to stay focused is to prepare for the exam by taking practice tests. The more practice you have under your belt, the more likely you will be to recognize how limited your time is to read the passages.

Another way to remain alert during the entire length of a reading passage is to write notes along the way. This will keep you active and engaged. Obviously, you do not have time to summarize every detail you read, but a note here and there will help you in understanding the text overall. Whatever method works for you, stick with it. It won’t benefit you to change your process midway through the exam.

If you feel note-taking absorbs too much of your time, consider asking yourself some checkpoint questions while reading the passage.Ask yourself things like: What is the main point of this paragraph? What are the most important details here? Or, Can I summarize this paragraph in one sentence or less?Asking questions forces you to engage the text, not just glaze over it.

In summary, balancing time constraints and the demands of close reading can be a challenge, but if you take practice tests, make notes, and ask yourself questions, you can better understand the text and succeed.Thank you for watching and learning more about staying focused on long SAT passages.