About this item
Each year, millions of high school students take their SATs. About 92 percent of colleges require these scores. The average score on the new 1600-point scale is about 1000. With the ideal score being 1200 or above, this book will teach you how to close that gap. This book gives you the tools to boost your scores and stand out from the crowd. You will learn about and understand the new scoring system, as well as its format and content. You will learn how to read questions correctly, how to control your anxiety, and how to approach each section. In addition, you will be presented with a list of resources to help you prepare as well as dozens of teacher-recommended strategies. This book is filled will sample questions and answers for you to practice on, which cover all three sections: math, reading, and writing. Some of the study strategies included are answering the easy questions first, making educated guesses, and budgeting your time. This book also directs you to a variety of resources for more practice tests, guidelines, and information about the standardized test.Instead of panicking and worrying about the SATs, pick up this book, and be confident in your test-taking abilities. Whether you are taking the test for the first time or for the fifth, you will learn valuable information and practical tips for improving your score.
About the Author
Rebekah Sack is a nonfiction author who has written several helpful guides for the young adult audience. Her passion for helping teens survive the rollercoaster of youth translates onto each page of her books. A summa cum laude graduate of Illinois State University, she now works for Atlantic Publishing Group as the in-house editor.
