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 formats
* Offers practice SAT tests with full answer explanations
* Helps pinpoint where you need more help
* Reflects 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.
Table des matières
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
A propos de l’auteur
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.