So I've taken about 4 practice tests so far and am finding myself running low on time with about a passage left on the Physical Science and Verbal sections. I finish Bio with about 20 mins left to spare so no problems there.
Any tips on improving timing on these sections besides just practice?
Thanks!
I would also suggest for the PS sections, don't read the passages TOO thoroughly. As you have probably seen, most of the time the passage information isn't terribly important to finding the answer.
That is to say, don't skim them either - just read actively and efficiently. One thing I noticed over time is that I unconsciously began to cherry pick facts/data easily from the passages, and that made a huge difference for me. And I averaged 20-25 minutes left over when I finished each section, including on the real thing. But this only really started happening by my last three or four practice tests.
If you also have practice passages, try and finish them under a very strict time limit to see if you can still score well. If you practice to, say, finish each passage in 5 or 6 minutes maximum, that translates to 35 to 42 minutes spent on practice test passages, leaving you plenty of time for discretes and double-checking. Practice is key - especially if you're extremely stringent with yourself!
As for VR, I honestly think it's all about managing your time. Since you have less time for the section, it's essential to periodically watch the clock to make sure you don't spend too much time on a passage. And if you practice this too, it should hopefully become so routine that it doesn't interfere with your test-taking.