Left BrainRight Brain  Logic  Sequential Thinking  Literal  S1  S2  S3  A  Creativity  The Big Picture  Empathy

 The SAT is a Game testing step-by-step thinking processes.  It is predictable, standardized and the same every time.  Like any other game, learn the rules and practice.

 Sections and Question Types ◦ Critical Reading (67 Questions)  Sentence Completions (19)  Passage-Based Reading (48) ◦ Math (54 Questions)  Multiple Choice (44)  Grid-ins (10) ◦ Writing (Essay + 49 Questions)  Improving Sentences (25)  Identifying Sentence Errors (18)  Improving Paragraphs (6)

 The scientist believed she had found _______evidence, unquestionable proof that her theory was correct.  Correct Answer:

 If 2 more than 4 times a number is 14, what is 3 times the number?  Correct Answer:

 The number of seats available this Thursday A prove how popular the sport has become in B C just a few years’ time. (E) No Error D Correct Answer:

 Timeline: The Long View ◦ The timeframe for preparation and testing spans roughly 16 months  Begins June after Sophomore Year  Ends November of Senior Year  Three Distinct Phases to Testing Timeline

◦ Two keys to success: Learning about the Test and Practice ◦ Students should plan to do an SAT program or prepare on their own prior to taking their first SAT ◦ Students should practice a little bit every day in the weeks leading up to their testing date ◦ SAT offered in October, November, December and January

 Testing date should avoid extra-curricular activities ◦ Ex. A fall athlete may want to wait until December so he/she has time to do SAT practice in November ◦ Ex. A winter athlete or participant in the musical may want to take his/her first SAT in October or November ◦ Important to get the first test in prior to January so you can plan effectively for Phases 2 and 3 ◦ May want to wait if student is currently in Algebra 2 or if student has participated in program and isn’t where he/she should be ◦ PSAT is irrelevant to this process. A student can take a full SAT practice test and have a more accurate baseline

 After SAT Results Come Back, 1 of 3 Scenarios 1.I got the scores I wanted and I’m finished! 2.I didn’t get the scores I want but feel I can improve my SAT  Testing Dates in March, May and June 3.I didn’t get the scores I want and think I should pursue the ACT  Testing Dates in February, April and June

SATACT Easy Q – Most Get Right Med Q – Half Get Right Hard Q – Most Get Wrong All Question Easy (Straight- Forward) Huge Time Crunch

 Goal is to Finish Testing By End of Junior Year ◦ Helpful for Rolling Admissions ◦ Most student will have completed either:  Two SAT tests and one ACT  Two ACT tests and one SAT  One SAT and one ACT  If Goals Not Yet Reached Students Have a “Last Shot” in the Fall ◦ ACT in September and October, SAT in October

 During Summer, Narrow Down List of Schools to Which You Are Applying ◦ Compare Your Academic Credentials (GPA, Tests Scores) to Their Averages  or  Based on Admissions Goals, Determine if You’ll Need to Take the SAT or ACT again in the Fall  Spend the Summer Preparing

 Junior Year SAT October November December January March May June  Senior Year October November ACT September October December February April June September October Phase 1 Phase 2

 Map This Out Early in the Process ◦ Summer Before Junior Year ◦ Academics and Extra-Curriculars can be Hard to Schedule Around but Planning Early Helps! ◦ Don’t Take Either the SAT or ACT with No Preparation  Marathon Example ◦ Learn As Much As You Can About These Tests and Practice

 If you want help planning out your students timeline, please be in touch! ◦ Mike Goldstein ◦ ◦ ◦ View programs at