Many students assume that a lower SAT score means they don’t know enough math or reading. In reality, a large portion of lost points comes from avoidable mistakes, not lack of ability. At Kingfisher Prep, we see the same patterns again and again. Students often understand the material—but fall into predictable traps that drag scores down. The good news? Once you recognize these 5 common pitfalls on the SAT, they’re fixable.