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sat.magoosh.com The New SAT How to prepare for the redesigned exam
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The New SATHow to prepare for the redesigned exam
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Chris LeleMagoosh SAT Expert
This presentation was created by Chris Lele.For the last ten years, Chris has beenhelping students excel on the SAT. In thistime, he’s coached 5 students to a perfectSAT score. Rumor has it he does a secrethappy dance when his students get aperfect score. You can read Chris'sawesome blog posts on the Magoosh HighSchool Blog!
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What's Changing About the SAT?
No more guessing penaltyA math section with NO calculator allowedNo more difficult vocabulary words!!An optional essayA return to a 1600 maximum score
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What Else is Changing?
Answer choices that aren't as deceptiveA return to math that's more like what you learn in schoolA greater focus on reading at a college levelUnderstanding grammar in context
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How to Prepare
It's about building skills in the long-term
Reading comprehension skillsMental mathBuilding focus and enduranceKnowing grammar, style, and essay structure
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Can I speed up the process?Targeted readingSAT-specific practice
FundamentalsPractice material from the College Board'sOfficial Study Guide (2016 Edition)Follow a study schedule
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What if I'm already studying andcan't seem to improve?
Performance =Understanding fundamentals +
general test-taking skills + specific test-taking skills
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General Test-Taking Skills
FocusCalming MethodsCircle answers first, bubble later
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Specific Test-Taking Skills
Know the peculiarities of each sectionUnderstand at a deep level why you got a question wrong
Fundamentals? Careless mistake?Trapped between two answers?
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How to Improve
Take practice testsCarefully review each questionWrite down a list of takeawaysAnticipate mistakes for the next testIn between practice tests, work on areas that are weakest
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