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SAT Writing: Adverbs SAT Writing: Adverbs

About once per test, an SAT Error ID question will leave the ‘ly’ off the... 

SAT Math: Sets Terminology (w/ example) SAT Math: Sets Terminology (w/ example)

Here are the SAT Math ‘Sets’ terms you should know. Set questions ask... 

SAT Critical Reading: How to Read a Passage SAT Critical Reading: How to Read a Passage

When reading an SAT Critical Reading passage, underline the one or two most important... 

SAT Writing: Watch Out for Sentence Fragments SAT Writing: Watch Out for Sentence Fragments

Complete sentences always contain both a subject and a main verb (or “predicate”). About... 

SAT Math: Numbers and Operations Terms SAT Math: Numbers and Operations Terms

A chart of the Math Numbers & Operations terms you need to know for the SAT. From... 

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What are SAT Percentiles? What are SAT Percentiles?

SAT Percentiles tell you the percentage of SAT test takers you performed better than.... 

Can I use a calculator on the SAT? Can I use a calculator on the SAT?

Yes.   The SAT allows these calculators for use on the Math sections of the test: ... 

How is the SAT Organized? How is the SAT Organized?

The SAT is organized into 10 individually tested sections: 3 Writing 3 Critical... 

How are SAT Critical Reading Sections Organized? How are SAT Critical Reading Sections Organized?

SAT Critical Reading consists of 67 questions in three sections: SAT Critical Reading... 

How are SAT Math Sections Organized? How are SAT Math Sections Organized?

SAT Math consists of 54 total questions tested in three sections. SAT Math includes... 

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AP nixes guessing penalty. SAT next? AP nixes guessing penalty. SAT next?

Beginning in May 2011, the College Board will eliminate the ‘guessing penalty’ for AP exams. Under the old College Board policy, AP scores were based on the total number of correct answers minus a fraction for every incorrect answer—one-third of a point for questions with four possible answers and one-fourth of a point for questions with... Read more

2008-09 SAT Practice Test conversion tables 2008-09 SAT Practice Test conversion tables

Here are the raw to scaled score conversion tables for the 2008-09 Official SAT Practice Test for each subject. This test was also an actual SAT given in October 2005. In addition to listing the straight conversion tables, I have also added the raw score point percentages for each scaled score. For instance, to get a scaled score of 600 on the Critical... Read more

SAT Tutors: Post Your Info Here! SAT Tutors: Post Your Info Here!

Use the comment section to post information about your SAT tutoring services. Feel free to include any contact, location, bio or other information clients might want to know about you. And if you have a website, don’t forget to post a link! If you are a student or parent looking for an SAT tutor, please contact the tutor you are interested in... Read more

Never let your answer sheet affect your answer choices Never let your answer sheet affect your answer choices

Students often ask whether they should go back and change previous answers if the same answer choice  letter appears multiple times in a row. The simple answer is  NO.   Here’s why. Take a look at this answer sheet from Section 5 (Writing) of the 2006 Official SAT Practice Test, which was also the actual October 2005 SAT): Six straight D’s,... Read more

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