Tired of hearing your teachers, parents, and coaches tell you that “practice makes perfect"? Yes, it's a cliché, and yes, it's annoying to hear, but when it comes to the SAT, practice really does make perfect.

In terms of the SAT, practice means timed practice tests. They are the best way for you to get to know the specific types of questions you’ll find on the test, and the best ways to answer them. But it's not enough simply to do a practice section, grade yourself, and move on to to the next section. In order to make your practice effective, you need to analyze your results. Here are some ways to do that: