>>12036579SAT tutor here.
(1) Every problem has an objectively correct answer, even on the reading section. There are very straightforward, logical reasons why A is correct and B, C, and D are incorrect. Every problem on every section is designed so that they give you enough information to zero in on the correct answer. It's like chess; in principle, at least, all the information needed to make the correct decision is right there in front of you. Thus, you should be able to mentally go back and identify the evidence given in each problem to point you to the right answer.
(2) The math section doesn't consist of math problems, just a bunch of tiny puzzles. Think of them as puzzles than can be solved in a minute or less. That doesn't mean you should be scared of missing a problem if you take longer than a minute to solve, just that you should take solace in the fact that that's how the test is designed and that you can take advantage of it by viewing it as a game. The more you view these little puzzles as games, the better you'll be at studying for and solving them.
(3) Go through each section picking the low-hanging fruit first, not necessarily in order. Solve the ones that are obvious or very easy to work out. Then go through a second time and focus your attention on the harder ones. You'll feel more confidence this way because by the time you loop back around to tackle the harder questions, you'll know that your job is halfway done. Don't forget to fill in every question!
(4) Instead of studying for hours at a time, study for 25 minutes at a time and then physically getting up from your desk and taking a break for 5 minutes. Rinse and repeat until bedtime. This way, you wont feel chained to your desk and you'll trick your brain into thinking you're doing something novel.
