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SAT

Smart Guessing and Elimination

Learn Smart Guessing and Elimination in SAT from the production AIPH study guide.

Study guide topics

SAT Structure and ScoringCore Reading SkillsFoundations of SAT MathAdvanced Reading: Analyzing ArgumentsAdvanced Math: Functions and Nonlinear EquationsSAT Writing: Grammar and Style MasteryApplying SAT Math to Everyday LifeReading Skills in the WorkplaceWriting for College and BeyondTime Management on Test DaySmart Guessing and Elimination

Study Strategies

## Outsmarting Tough Questions\n\nYou won’t always know every answer on the SAT, but smart guessing can boost your score.\n\n### Strategies\n\n- **Eliminate Wrong Choices**: Cross out obviously incorrect options to improve your odds.\n- **Trust Your Instincts**: If stuck between two, go with your gut.\n- **Don’t Leave Blanks**: There’s no penalty for wrong answers—so always guess!\n\n### Big Advantage\n\nThese strategies help you make the most of every question, even when you’re unsure.

Examples

  • Eliminating two out of four choices to give yourself a 50% shot at a correct answer.
  • Guessing strategically on questions you don’t have time to solve.
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