Sat for Dummies: Quick Prep Edition - Softcover

Woods, Geraldine; Woldoff, Ron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118911571 ISBN 13: 9781118911570

Publisher: For Dummies, 2015

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

Get prepared quickly by:

• Enhancing your test-taking skills
• Reviewing the SAT format and question types
• Taking 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 process
• Put on your reading glasses ? get an example of the Reading section, which includes questions and passages the College Board specifies
• Get the write stuff ? find 52 grammar questions, and an optional essay passage and prompt
• Master math ? delve into Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math
• Know 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 SAT
• A side-by-side comparison of the old and new SAT
• Options for paying into a pension plan
• Tips for long-, medium-, and short-range test preparation
• Advice on how to focus your study as exam day approaches
• A thorough explanation of the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math sections
• A full-length practice SAT test, with answers and detailed explanations

From the Inside Flap

Get prepared quickly by:

• Enhancing your test-taking skills
• Reviewing the SAT format and question types
• Taking 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 process
• Put on your reading glasses — get an example of the Reading section, which includes questions and passages the College Board specifies
• Get the write stuff — find 52 grammar questions, and an optional essay passage and prompt
• Master math — delve into Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math
• Know 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 SAT
• A side-by-side comparison of the old and new SAT
• Options for paying into a pension plan
• Tips for long-, medium-, and short-range test preparation
• Advice on how to focus your study as exam day approaches
• A thorough explanation of the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math sections
• A full-length practice SAT test, with answers and detailed explanations

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118911571
• ISBN 13: 9781118911570
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 146