Stress Less about the SAT : Tutor.com offers smart tips to make your college-entrance exam day stress free

NEW YORK (Business Wire EON) September 26, 2008 -- If you need last-minute help to prepare for the SAT, Tutor.com's tutors are available 24/7. Don't stress alone! Connect to a tutor for subject help, test-taking tips and much more. Tutor.com also offers tips on how to make the SAT less stressful in SAT Prep that Works. The article includes some great mantras you can repeat to keep your cool and reduce your stress levels during the exam. If you're just starting to think about the SATs, take a look at Common SAT Mistakes: How Not to Study for the SAT. This article gives great tips including why you shouldn't take every SAT test online and why studying on Saturday morning can give your SAT score a boost.

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