I am going to be at Grade11 and this is my first time to have a SAT exam. I am scared everyone says that it is hard and I have to take private lessons and study hard.
Can anybody tell me any other way to get high scores in SAT do you know any sites.
2006-08-09 04:57:04 · 6 answers · asked by Mary 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
http://www.kaptest.com
http://www.princetonreview.com
http://www.collegeboard.com
http://www.number2.com/
http://www.testprepreview.com/sat_practice.htm
http://education.yahoo.com/college/essentials/practice_tests/sat/
http://education.yahoo.com/college/essentials/practice_tests/sat/
http://www.freesat1prep.com/freesat.htm
Go to your library or a book store and you should find several different prep books that contain sample tests. If you go to the library, make sure you don't get a book for the old test (needs to have the writing/essay section).
For the verbal section, working on vocabulary will help you a lot; get a list of SAT words from a prep book, make some flash cards, and try to learn a set number of words each day.
For math, brush up on basic arithmetic skills (fractions, exponents, percents). Make sure you know how to use all the formulas the test maker provides. If you memorize them, you will do even better on the test. Refresh basic geometry concepts--the majority of the questions deal with angles, triangles, circles, and rectangles/squares. Perhaps you can ask a math teacher at your school for help if you don't remember your geometry.
For the essay, the best thing you can do is read the info on the College Board site so you understand how it is graded; then, practice writing several essays so you get used to the timing and how they are worded.
As with anything, the earlier you start and more consistently you work on your test taking skills, the better you will do. Try not to get too worked up about it; it's stressful but not the end of the world. Take it early enough that you will have time to retake if you are unhappy with your scores. Good luck!
2006-08-09 05:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by lechemomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have paid attention in school, and make good grades, and are ok taking tests, it isn't really that difficult. It is long, and it is not easy, but all you have to do is remember what you have been taught. I scored a 1210 (on the old scoring) and I didn't study one bit for it. I just went and took it. Other people I knew took private lessons, and all that crap, and they didn't score 1000. If you feel like you need help, get it, but don't stress out over it. Yeah, it is used for entrance into colleges, but if you don't know the answer, you don't know the answer.
2006-08-09 05:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easy. No math beyond algebra, English is about sophmore level. I didn't study at all and got a 1200 and I was only a B average student in regular classes. Practice tests are the best way to prepare. Get a book with lots of practice questions. Your score goes up each time you take the test for about 3-5 times.
2006-08-09 05:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by tenaciousd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell mommie and daddy to sign you into a Kaplan study course.
2006-08-09 05:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get SAT preparation books. (You can get them at any bookstore like Barnes & Noble, etc.)
Also, you could take SAT classes, at places like Kaplan-though they are expensive around $800 per month...
2006-08-09 05:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local library! they will have study/practice exams for free to take home.
2006-08-09 05:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋