The fast and easy way to score higher on the SAT Does the thought of preparing for the SAT cause you to break out in a cold sweat? Have no fear! SAT For Dummies, Quick Prep Edition gives you a competitive edge by fully preparing you for the SAT. Written in a friendly and accessible style, this hands-on guide will help increase your chance of scoring higher on the redesigned SAT test being launched by the College Board in 2016. The SAT is administered annually to more than two million students at approximately 6,000 world-wide test centers. Nearly every college and university in America looks at a student's SAT exam score or SAT Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. Your SAT score is nothing to sniff at—in addition to admissions, many schools use these results for course placement. With the help of this guide, you'll maximize your chances of gaining entrance to the college of your dreams—as well as a seat in the best classes. So what are you waiting for? Start practicing your way to a better SAT score today! Includes coverage of SAT question types and formatsOffers practice SAT tests with full answer explanationsHelps pinpoint where you need more helpReflects the College Board's new and updated SAT exam for 2016 Whether you're preparing for the SAT for the first time or retaking the exam to improve your score, SAT For Dummies, Quick Prep Edition sets you up for success.
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The fast and easy way to score higher on the SAT Does the thought of preparing for the SAT cause you to break out in a cold sweat? Have no fear! SAT For Dummies, Quick Prep Edition gives you a competitive edge by fully preparing you for the SAT.
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Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with the SAT 5 Chapter 1: Erasing the Worry: Getting to Know the New SAT 7 Chapter 2: Slow and Steady (Breathing) Wins the Race: Preparing for the Test 19 Chapter 3: Examining the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math Sections 27 Part II: The Moment of Truth: Taking a Practice Test 51 Chapter 4: Section I: Reading 53 Chapter 5: Section II: Writing and Language 69 Chapter 6: Section III: Math 87 Chapter 7: Answers and Explanations 107 Appendix 129 Index 137
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Get prepared quickly by: Enhancing your test-taking skillsReviewing the SAT format and question typesTaking a complete practice test and getting full answer explanations Prep for the SAT with the basics, including updates for the new test Does the thought of preparing for the SAT cause you to break out in a cold sweat? Have no fear! Get the basics to gauge how far you've progressed in your test preparation and review practice questions to hone your skills further. This hands-on guide will help increase your chance of scoring higher on the redesigned SAT and ensure that there are no surprises on test day! SAT 101 — gain an overview of the new SAT and explanations of the scoring and registration processPut on your reading glasses — get an example of the Reading section, which includes questions and passages the College Board specifiesGet the write stuff — find 52 grammar questions, and an optional essay passage and promptMaster math — delve into Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in MathKnow the score — find answers complete with detailed explanations and a scoring chart for all subject areas Open the book and find: A preview of the three sections of the SATA side-by-side comparison of the old and new SATOptions for paying into a pension planTips for long-, medium-, and short-range test preparationAdvice on how to focus your study as exam day approachesA thorough explanation of the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math sectionsA full-length practice SAT test, with answers and detailed explanations
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781118911570
Publisert
2015-04-21
Utgave
9. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
For Dummies
Vekt
227 gr
Høyde
272 mm
Bredde
208 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
P, U, 06, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
168

Om bidragsyterne

Geraldine Woodshas been preparing students for the SAT for more than three decades. She is the author of many books, including English Grammar For Dummies and AP English Literature For Dummies.

Ron Woldoff has been preparing students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT for almost ten years. He is the author of several books, including GRE For Dummies and 1,001 GRE Practice Questions For Dummies.