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title: I am preparing for both board exams and a competitive entrance exam. How do I also fit in SAT preparation?
description: "Prioritize boards and your entrance exam first. The SAT overlaps significantly with boards in Math and English, so aligned preparation helps both. Dedicate 1-1.5 hours per day to SAT-specific practice (Bluebook mocks on weekends) and increase intensity after your board…"
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/balancing-boards-entrance-exams-and-sat-preparation/"
updated: "2026-05-19"
category: Understanding Standardized Tests
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# I am preparing for both board exams and a competitive entrance exam. How do I also fit in SAT preparation?

Prioritize boards and your entrance exam first. The SAT overlaps significantly with boards in Math and English, so aligned preparation helps both. Dedicate 1-1.5 hours per day to SAT-specific practice (Bluebook mocks on weekends) and increase intensity after your board exams are over.