Articles Regarding the New SAT vs. ACT:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/collegeboard/2015/11/19/current-sat-vs-new-sat-which-should-i-take/
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/education/edlife/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-sat.html?_r=1
http://www.businessinsider.com/sat-tutor-says-dont-take-the-new-sat-2015-3
http://www.forbes.com/sites/noodleeducation/2015/04/20/3-reasons-you-shouldnt-take-the-new-sat/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-greene/should-you-take-the-new-sat_b_8890128.html
Time Article, "Bubble Trouble - Why the SAT and ACT Are Competing..." - click for PDF Copy of the article
http://www.forbes.com/sites/collegeboard/2015/11/19/current-sat-vs-new-sat-which-should-i-take/
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/education/edlife/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-sat.html?_r=1
http://www.businessinsider.com/sat-tutor-says-dont-take-the-new-sat-2015-3
http://www.forbes.com/sites/noodleeducation/2015/04/20/3-reasons-you-shouldnt-take-the-new-sat/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-greene/should-you-take-the-new-sat_b_8890128.html
Time Article, "Bubble Trouble - Why the SAT and ACT Are Competing..." - click for PDF Copy of the article
WINTER SAT COURSE - CLICK BELOW FOR A COPY OF CLASS NOTES:
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**Posted 10/15/13-PSAT Review - Annotated further with answers
CRITICAL READING:
SAT "Hot List" of Vocabulary
Overview of Sentence Completion Strategies/Samples
Reading Comprehension - Types of Questions & Samples
Friends & Foes - How and Where to Spend Your Time on the Critical Reading. Some questions are easier, some are harder, and some are time-eaters. If you know which questions to answer first, you can score more points. See the attached table!
Quizlet of 100 Most Common SAT Words - you can view flashcards, take quizzes, and test your knowledge. This is a great site where you can also make your own quizzes with new words. Some of the words are much easier than others so, if it's too easy, move on to the Top 500 Words link:
http://quizlet.com/402/flashcards
Quizlet for the Top 500 SAT Words:
http://quizlet.com/374483/the-500-most-common-sat-words-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/402/flashcards
Quizlet for the Top 500 SAT Words:
http://quizlet.com/374483/the-500-most-common-sat-words-flash-cards/
Greek & Latin Roots - Learning Greek and Latin roots help you tap into previous knowledge and apply it to your understanding of new words. Oftentimes, if you know the root, you can figure out the meaning of the word. Here's a Quizlet on roots:
http://quizlet.com/18070/100-greek-and-latin-word-roots-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/18070/100-greek-and-latin-word-roots-flash-cards/
QUIZLET TIP: WHEN YOU'RE READY TO "QUIZ" YOURSELF, CHOOSE "TEST" ON QUIZLET AND ONLY HIGHLIGHT MULTIPLE CHOICE ON THE BAR ON THE RIGHT AND "START WITH TERM" - YOU CAN ADJUST HOW MANY QUESTIONS YOU WANT TO TRY. YOUR SCORE IS GIVEN TO YOU WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS.
Vocabulary Apps! Below are some apps I've come across specifically for vocabulary building:
- SAT Word Slam ($4) SAT Vocabulary Prep ($3)
- Dictionary.com (free) - it's a portable dictionary that can be stored on a phone or device
- Vocabology ($1)
- SAT 1500 Words Challenge (cost unknown)