How to Stop Making Careless Mistakes on the SAT (and What to Do Instead)
If you’ve ever finished a practice test and screamed internally, “Ugh, I knew that one!”, you’re not alone. Careless errors — or what we often call “stupid mistakes” — are the most frustrating part of prepping for the SAT. They’re the questions where you had the knowledge, but somehow still lost points. And when they pile up, they can derail an otherwise solid score. The real kicker? It’s not always about being more “careful.” If it were that simple, you'd already be doing it. So let’s unpack what actually causes these mistakes — and how to reduce them, for real.
