The Ultimate WHS SAT Prep Blueprint

By Janelle Trujillo and Ashlynn Vernile '26

​SAT day approaches on April 22; the time to prepare is now. High school juniors are looking everywhere for help, and we are here to provide a guide on where to look.

If you're still wondering what the SAT even is, essentially it is a standardized measurement of your college reading, writing, and math readiness.

While submitting scores has become optional in recent years, some universities are again making the SAT a requirement. Universities are looking for a clear way to compare students from hundreds of different backgrounds. A strong SAT score will help you stand out during the college process.


Understanding the SAT and its importance is the first step; the second is studying the material through a dedicated routine.


Studying does not stop at school. From now until April 22, make it a habit to practice outside of classes. We recommend creating a consistent study routine outside of school hours and visiting sites like khanacademy.org and bluebook.collegeboard.com for tips and practice quizzes.


Don’t sleep on the variety of resources here at Wethersfield High School. Between expert teachers and seniors who have already cleared the test, your support system is here. To help you navigate the final stretch, we sat down with WHS teachers and students to gather their best tips.


English Strategy
Jeffrey Roets, an English 11 teacher for both honors and Level I students, said, "Read the questions carefully, go with your gut, and don’t second-guess. Get a good night’s sleep and come in with the mindset: ‘I’m going to do as well as I can today.’"

Roets also mentioned that teachers like Mrs. McKenna have spent time looking over pretesting scores to see where students need the most help, making prep more personalized.


Math Strategy
Jennifer Kumnick, the Math Department lead and a teacher at WHS, said, “Now is a good time to start—a little bit of time each day for a lot of weeks leading up to it. It is much better than cramming it. Cramming is the most popular studying habit that I would not recommend. You want to make sure you are really understanding and not just practicing problems.”

Senior Success
If you're still wondering if online testing and studying is worth it, senior Ellijona Advemtaj is a perfect example of success. "Focus on online sources—they’re more efficient," she said. "By using Khan Academy, my score went up by 200 points."

Junior Advice
Junior Delonnie Williams has spent a lot of time outside of class prepping for the SAT. When asked for advice for her classmates, she said, "Finish schoolwork during the day to save your evenings for prep. Keep sessions to about an hour; if you go too long without a break, it becomes too stressful."

The SAT is one test in your academic career, but preparing for your future is crucial. Free online tools are accessible on your Chromebook, and WHS staff are available for tutoring or extra help sessions.

WHS Blueprint Checklist

• Start now.
• Take a practice test on Bluebook. * Link your College Board account to Khan Academy.
• Keep sessions to an hour.
• Reach out to teachers. * Get a full night’s sleep on April 21.
• Maintain the mindset: “I’m going to do as well as I can today.”

Don’t wait for test day; be ready for it. Good luck, juniors!

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