Score Higher on the New SAT - Softcover

Stephens, Teresa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789734540 ISBN 13: 9780789734549

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2005

Synopsis

Score Higher on the SAT is like having a tutor looking over your shoulder as you study for your SAT exam. This innovative new book is authored by Teresa Stephens, a high school teacher who has tutored hundreds of SAT students over the past 20 years, will help you refine your math, writing, and test-taking skills before the big day. Teresa will share with you the insider info that you need to score higher on the SAT, including strategies for overcoming test anxiety, beating your worst fears, and mastering the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections.

 

The book features 50 exclusive Power Tips, which are invaluable tidbits of information that are guaranteed to make a difference come test day, as well as 501 vocabulary words from actual SAT exams and over 100 practice questions to help you drill and practice your way to a higher score. Score Higher on the SAT also features the inside scoop from college admission counselors, interviews with students who have taken the exam, and a special SAT HelpDesk (answers to your basic questions about the SAT exam). You will also receive exclusive access to additional practice questions online!

About this title

About the Author:

Teresa Stephens, a veteran high school teacher who holds a B.S. in engineering and a Master's in teaching math and natural sciences, has helped hundreds of students sharpen their math, writing, and test-taking skills for nearly 20 years as a teacher, tutor, and test-taking class instructor. She has delivered test-taking training classes for many exams, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. She currently offers individualized instruction for the SAT and ACT, including summer short courses to help students improve their math and writing skills in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Welcome

Welcome!

The new SAT is an important step in turning your desire to go to college into a reality. You've already done the hard part—you've decided to go. Now your job is to take advantage of the time you have between this moment and the day you sit down to take the test.

In this guide, you'll find many articles, features, and study aids to help you get ready for test day.

• The Ins and Outs of Guessing shows you how good guessing techniques can add 50 points or more to your score on the SAT. Learn a few simple tricks that can make the difference between random guessing and smart guessing.

• Two articles—Your 10 Worst Fears and How to Beat Them and 7 Super Strategies to Master Test Anxiety—look at the things test-takers dread the most. Read these to find tips to avoid panic attacks and steer clear of the most common test-day pitfalls.

• Slacker to Superstar—SAT Study Planners that Fit Your Lifestyle provides a 12-month SAT planning calendar that can help you plan around high expectations, hectic schedules, and your own desire to do anything but study for the SAT.

Of course, you'll also find study guides for the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections—including the new Essay assignment. In The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly—3 SAT Essays Exploded you'll find examples of three SAT essays, along with an explanation of how they were scored. We've also included a sample test so you can see where you stack up against the scores you need for your school of choice.

All in all, preparing for the SAT is probably less fun that a lot of other things you could think of doing instead. However, it doesn't have to be a chore. Whether you start next fall in an Ivy League dorm or on a commuter train headed to city college, you'll be glad you took the time to do your best on the new SAT.

Sincerely,

Teresa Stephens

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About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0789734540
• ISBN 13: 9780789734549
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350