Questions about the New SAT |
1) What is the format of the new SAT?
2) When should I start preparing for the New SAT?
3) Why is the SAT changing?
4) What's the best way to prepare for the SAT?
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1) What is the format of the New SAT? |
A) The New SAT will be different in several ways. The New SAT will have three sections instead of two, with a new point scale from 600 to 2400.
| MATH SECTION: 70 mins |
Same: Multiple Choice and Grid-In Questions
Different: Quantitative Comparisons eliminated
New: Added material covering Algebra II and Trigonometry
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| CRITICAL READING (Fomerly the SAT Verbal Section): 70 mins |
Same: Critical Reading Passages and Sentence Completions
Different: Analogies eliminated
New: Short Passages
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| WRITING SECTION (Same as SAT II Writing): |
25 Min. Essay
Multiple choice questions about grammar and usage.
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2) When should I start preparing for the New SAT? |
A) There's no better time than now! The first new format SAT will be offered March 12th, 2005. Our New SAT Prep Classes run for 6 or 10 weeks, and end the day before the SAT exam date.
Of course, preparing for the SAT is helped by learning high school curriculum. The math section will now include Algebra II and basic Trigonometry, so challenge yourself and take more difficult math classes in school. The critical reading and writing sections will challenge you to write and read well, use proper grammar, and will also test your vocabulary. Because vocabulary is best learned over a long period of time, start studying now! Simply click on the "Contact Us" page and enter your information. We will send you an email or call to give you some helpful advice on how to begin preparing now!
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3) Why is the SAT changing? |
A) The SAT is changing because the new version will more accurately test your knowledge of the high school curriculum.
The added writing section mirrors the SAT II Writing test, which is required by most colleges for admission. The test will now reflect increased emphasis on writing and language skills. The colleges to which you apply will be able to view your essay from the writing section.
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4) Should I be worried about the New SAT? |
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No. Although the new format will be longer and include more material than the previous version, getting prepared for the SAT with our programs will guarantee a better score. To learn more about our programs, click here.
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