Study Aids : SAT & PSAT

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Is the dreaded SAT Critical Reading Test weighing heavily on your mind? Get in shape to tackle it with this in-depth critical reading workout. You'll build up your skills and get the information and practice you need to improve your score—fast!. Introduction: Overview and proven test-taking strategies; A practical approach to the Critical Reading Test; Specifics and strategies for the SAT vocabulary. Part I: Sentence Completion: Strategies for the sentence completion section; Practice questions with answers and detailed explanations. Part II: Reading Comprehension: Strategies for short and long reading comprehension sections; Practice questions for both short and long passages with answers and detailed explanations. Part III: 2 Practice Tests: Structured like the actual test so you know what to expect; Complete with answers and explanations more...

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A novel approach to improving vocabulary and SAT I scores More than 2 million students take the SAT I every year, and a strong vocabulary is essential for a high score. A sequel to the popular The Marino Mission, The Mayan Mission is fast-paced fiction that incorporates 1,000 must-know SAT vocabulary words. more...

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An invaluable tool for students preparing to take the NEW SAT exam. More than 3 million SATs were administered in 2002. Beginning in March 2005, the SAT will undergo the most dramatic change in its 76-year history. The total score possible will increase from 1600 to 2400; analogies will be dropped from the format; and, most radical of all, a new SAT essay writing component will be added. SAT reading and writing scores play a crucial role in the college admissions process. The new writing exam places increased emphasis on these skills. SAT 2400! is designed to give students a jump-start on preparing for this critical test. The author, an award-winning English professor, provides students with clear and complete instructions for taking--and acing--the new exam. SAT 2400! features:.:.; Detailed explanations of the new and revised English portion of the test.; Surefire tips and strategies for successfully taking the new SAT.; A helpful diagnostic test and answer key.; Five additional practice tests. more...

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We Want to Help You Succeed on the SAT. We've put all of our proven expertise into McGraw-Hill's SAT to make sure you're ready for this difficult exam. With this book, you'll get essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by a team of renowned test-prep tutors. Their innovative teaching methods and expert coaching will help you master every question type. You'll also get vital access to hundreds of practice problems, model SAT essays, 5 full-length practice tests, and all the facts about the current exam. With McGraw-Hill's SAT , we'll guide you step by step through your preparation program-and give you the tools you need to succeed. Inside you'll find: 5 full-length practice SATs; 20 model essays to show you exactly what the graders are looking for; Hundreds of sample questions with explanations; Strategies to help you answer every type of SAT question; Diagnostic techniques to help you create your most effective study plan; Online help including practice SATs, test-taking tips, and more more...

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