SAT For Dummies, 7 Edition

This new edition of The SAT For Dummies gives you the information you need to focus on those areas that are most problematic and to ensure that you achieve the best possible score. Whether you're struggling with math, reading, or writing essays, this updated guide offers advice for tackling the toughest questions, as well as hints and tips for making the most of the time available to complete each section.
Features four full-length practice tests (two more than prior editions) with detailed answers and explanations
Provides reviews of foundational concepts for every section, from identifying root words and the correct use of commas to solving math word problems and using the quadratic formula
Includes complete explanations for every question type and practice problems for every section of the test
Get the help you need to score your highest on the SAT
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Whether you're struggling with math, reading, or writing essays, this hands-on, friendly guide offers easy-to-follow advice for tackling the toughest questions, as well as hints and tips for making the most of the time available to complete each section. What are you waiting for? Give yourself the edge you need to get your best possible score and increase your chances of getting accepted into the college of your dreams!

So you're taking the SAT — get an overview of the SAT, find out how to register for the right test at the right time, and understand how your score will be interpreted

Read between the lines — gear up for the critical reading section and get plain-English explanations of the types of questions you'll face and the best strategies to tackle them

Get down with grammar — discover how to apply grammar rules to error-recognition questions and sentence and paragraph revisions

Demystify math — take a tour of the math concepts you'll need to know to tackle the math section with ease

Practice makes perfect — get familiar with the style and content of the SAT with four practice tests, complete with answers

Open the book and find:

What the SAT tests

Things to bring with you on exam day

The best way to examine reading passages

Practice sentence completions and essays

Grammar error recognition problems

Math strategies that work

Practice problems in algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and logic

Ten ways to eliminate exam stress

Learn to:

Score higher on the SAT

Sharpen your reading, writing, and math skills

Avoid SAT tricks and traps

Test your skills with four practice tests