Arco Master the Sat and Psat

by Pine, Phil

• ISBN13: 9780028632155
• ISBN10: 002863215X
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Arco Pub

Summary

Every year, the competition for college admission and financial aid grows tougher--and getting high scores on the SAT and PSAT becomes even more important. ARCO knows what you can expect on these critical exams and gives you the preparation you need to score your highest. Master the SAT/PSAT 2000 lays out the exams for you in simple, logical terms, and steps you through the process of learning what you need to know to succeed. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xiii
How this Book Helps You Succeed on the Exam	p. xiii
How to Use this Book	p. xiv
You're on Your Way to Success	p. xiv
SAT Basics	p. 1
Getting Started	p. 3
You Can Prepare for the SAT!	p. 3
How the SAT Is Used for College Admission	p. 3
When You Should Take the SAT (and SAT II)	p. 4
How Many Times You Should Take the SAT	p. 5
How to Register for the SAT	p. 6
Make and SAT Study Plan	p. 6
Working Through Your Study Plan	p. 7
Summary: What You Need to Know About SAT Preparation	p. 9
Inside the SAT	p. 11
Get to Know the SAT Format	p. 11
Get to Know the SAT Question Types	p. 12
The SAT Answer Sheet	p. 13
How the SAT Is Scored	p. 15
Some Test-Wise Strategies for SAT Success	p. 15
Educated Guessing Will Boost Your Score!	p. 16
Getting Ready: The Night Before and the Day of the Test	p. 18
Summary: Understand the SAT, Conquer Test Anxiety	p. 20
SAT Questions: A First Look	p. 21
How the SAT Tests Verbal Reasoning	p. 21
Understanding Analogies	p. 21
Understanding Sentence Completions	p. 23
Understanding Critical Reading	p. 24
How the SAT Tests Mathematical Reasoning	p. 25
Understanding Multiple-Choice Math	p. 25
Understanding Quantitative Comparisons	p. 28
Understanding Grid-Ins	p. 30
Summary: What You Need to Know About the SAT Question Types	p. 31
Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 33
Diagnostic Examination	p. 35
The Exam	p. 37
Answer Key	p. 63
Explanatory Answers	p. 65
Computing Your Scores on the Diagnostic Exam	p. 76
Pinpointing Relative Strengths and Weaknesses on the Diagnostic Exam	p. 77
Measuring Your Progress	p. 79
Conversion Scales for Diagnostic Examination	p. 80
Sat Verbal Strategies	p. 81
Sat Analogies Strategies	p. 83
A Closer Look at Analogies	p. 83
Solving Analogies: The Basic Approach	p. 84
Solving Analogies Even When You Don't Know the Capitalized Words!	p. 89
Exercise: Identifying Possible Right Answers	p. 91
Summary: What You Need to Know About Analogies	p. 93
Exercises: Analogies	p. 94
SAT Sentence Completions Strategies	p. 101
A Closer Look at Sentence Completions	p. 101
Methods and Strategies for Solving Sentence Completions	p. 102
Summary: What You Need to Know About Sentence Completions	p. 108
Exercises: Sentence Completions	p. 108
SAT Critical Reading Strategies	p. 117
A Closer Look at Critical Reading	p. 117
Best Strategies for Answering Critical Reading Questions	p. 118
Learn the Most Important Critical Reading Tips	p. 124
Strategies for Answering Specific Question Types	p. 126
Summary: What You Need to Know About Critical Reading	p. 130
Exercises: Critical Reading	p. 131
Sat Math Strategies	p. 145
SAT Multiple-Choice Math Strategies	p. 147
Why Multiple-Choice Math Is Easier	p. 147
Solving Multiple-Choice Math Questions	p. 148
Know When to Use Your Calculator	p. 150
Learn the Most Important Multiple-Choice Math Tips	p. 150
Summary: What You Need to Know About SAT Multiple-Choice Math	p. 160
Exercises: Multiple-Choice Math	p. 161
SAT Quantitative Comparisons Strategies	p. 171
Get to Know the SAT Quantitative Comparison Format	p. 171
Solving Quantitative Comparisons	p. 172
Learn the Most Important Quantitative Comparison Tips	p. 175
Summary: What You Need to Know About SAT Quantitative Comparisons	p. 180
Exercises: Quantitative Comparisons	p. 181
SAT Grid-In Strategies	p. 189
Why Grid-Ins Are Easier than You Think	p. 189
Take a Look at a Grid	p. 189
How to Record Your Answers	p. 190
Guessing on Grid-Ins Can't Hurt You	p. 193
Summary: What You Need to Know About Grid-Ins	p. 193
Exercises: Grid-ins	p. 194
Sat Vocabulary Prep Course	p. 201
How Word Parts Work	p. 203
How Words Are Built	p. 203
The Three Basic Word Parts and How They Work	p. 204
List of Common Word Parts	p. 204
Summary: What You Need to Know About Word Parts	p. 221
Exercises: Word Parts	p. 222
The SAT "Top 500" Word List	p. 225
The Best Ways to Learn New Words	p. 225
The Top 500 SAT Words	p. 226
Summary: What You Need to Know About SAT Words	p. 241
Exercises: SAT Words	p. 242
Sat Math Review	p. 249
SAT Arithmetic Review	p. 251
Operations with Integers and Decimals	p. 251
Operations with Fractions	p. 254
Verbal Problems Involving Fractions	p. 259
Variation	p. 263
Finding Percents	p. 266
Verbal Problems Involving Percent	p. 272
Averages	p. 278
SAT Algebra Review	p. 283
Signed Numbers	p. 283
Linear Equations	p. 285
Exponents	p. 289
Quadratic Equations	p. 291
Literal Expressions	p. 294
Roots and Radicals	p. 296
Factoring and Algebraic Fractions	p. 300
Problem-Solving in Algebra	p. 303
Inequalities	p. 311
Defined Operation Problems	p. 315
SAT Geometry Review	p. 317
Areas	p. 317
Perimeters	p. 318
Circles	p. 319
Volumes	p. 320
Triangles	p. 321
Right Triangles	p. 322
Parallel Lines	p. 323
Polygons	p. 324
Similar Polygons	p. 325
Coordinate Geometry	p. 326
Practice Examinations	p. 333
How to Effectively Use the Practice Examinations	p. 335
How to Simulate Test-Taking Conditions	p. 335
How Timing Drills Can Help When You Are Short on Time	p. 336
Summary: What You Need to Know to Take Practice Tests and Do Timing Drills	p. 338
Seven Practice Examinations	p. 339
Practice Examination 1	p. 339
Practice Examination 2	p. 379
Practice Examination 3	p. 421
Practice Examination 4	p. 463
Practice Examination 5	p. 505
Practice Examination 6	p. 547
Final Practice Examination	p. 589
The PSAT/NMSQT	p. 629
All About the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 631
How to Register for the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 631
Why the Student Search Survey Is Important	p. 631
How the PSAT Differs from the SAT	p. 632
Get to Know the PSAT Format	p. 632
How to Interpret and Use Your PSAT Scores	p. 633
How Your Selection Index Can Qualify You for National Merit	p. 634
Summary: What You Need to Know About the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 635
The PSAT/NMSQT Diagnostic Examination	p. 637
The Exam	p. 639
Computing Your Scores on PSAT/NMSQT Diagnostic	p. 670
Pinpointing Relative Strengths and Weaknesses on the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 671
Measuring Your Progress	p. 675
The Sat And Beyond	p. 677
Choosing the Right College	p. 679
Which College Is Right for You?	p. 679
Tips on Visiting Campuses	p. 681
Hanging Out with Other Students Online	p. 682
College Search Sites on the Internet	p. 684
Applying to the College of Your Choice	p. 689
When to Apply	p. 689
How to Apply	p. 690
Applying Online	p. 692
College Admissions Timeline	p. 692
Finding Financial Aid	p. 699
Figuring Out Financial Aid	p. 699
What's Covered by Financial Aid	p. 699
Sources of Financial Aid	p. 700
Federal Aid	p. 700
Finding Financial Aid Online	p. 704
A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Financial Aid	p. 707
Putting It All Together: The Financial Aid Calendar	p. 711
Using Other Study Aids	p. 713
Online Study Aids	p. 713
Software Study Aids	p. 714
Coaching Courses	p. 715
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