Up Your Score 2009-2010: The Underground Guide to the SAT

Berger, Larry,Colton, Michael,Huang, Jean,Mistry, Manek,Rossi, Paul

ISBN 10: 0761149422 / ISBN 13: 9780761149422

Published by Workman Publishing Company, 2008

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Synopsis:

The only SAT guide written by students for students includes everything a beleaguered high-school student needs to ace the most important test of their lives, with helpful tips on how to prepare for the math, critical reading, and essays sections of the exam. Original.

From the Back Cover:

You ve been hearing about the SAT since they day you entered high school. Guess what? It s time. So when you walk into that testing hall, will it be with a case of nerves or attitude? A guerrilla guide written by six students who destroyed the SAT, Up Your Score combines the best math and verbal preparation with the strategies and tips you need to psyche out and not be psyched out by the Test.

Six kids who ve aced it show you how to:
Think like the SAT
Improve memory and maintain peak concentration
Master insider math tricks
Learn 600 key vocabulary words
Hone your speed and timing
Be a better guesser (and why it s almost always better to guess)
Do sections in the best order
Prepare your essay in advance

But wait! There s more:
Insider college admissions advice
What to do if you have a nasty proctor
The Up Your Score Lower Your Stress Plan
The SAT and the internet
A recipe for Sweet and Tasty 800 Bars and how to smuggle them into the testing hall
How best to fill in the answer circles and save nearly 6 minutes

Bibliographic Details

Title: Up Your Score 2009-2010: The Underground ...
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good