No. The SAT no longer penalizes for incorrect answers, which means guessing is generally more beneficial than leaving a question blank. A random guess gives you a 25% chance of being correct, and that probability increases when you can eliminate even one wrong choice.

The process of elimination (POE) is a strategy where you dismiss answer choices that are clearly inconsistent with the question or passage. Removing even one or two options improves your odds of selecting the correct answer, making it a powerful tool for both Reading and Math sections.

Guessing is almost always better than skipping. Leaving a question unanswered guarantees zero points, while an informed guess gives you a real chance at earning points. Only skip if you have absolutely no basis to narrow down any of the options.

The 'letter of the day' strategy involves choosing the same letter for all blind guesses when you cannot eliminate any options. While it does not guarantee better results than random guessing, it provides consistency and can sometimes yield slightly better outcomes across multiple questions.

You should only skip if you have absolutely no basis to eliminate any answer choices and no way to make an educated guess. In most cases, even eliminating one incorrect option significantly improves your odds, making a guess worthwhile.

Avoid spending too long on any single question. If a question is consuming excessive time, make your best guess and move on. This ensures you have adequate time to address all questions on the exam and avoids losing points on questions you could have answered.