1. SAT PREP
OLD vs NEW

2. Where to find Information
Registrar Office
Free Practice Test
Study Materials
Free Apps

3. Your SAT or ACT score is not the main deciding factor about going to college!!! Just a Small Piece

4. How difficult is the SAT? OLD STATS
On average, students answer 50 or 60 percent of questions correctly
80 percent finish nearly the entire test
Almost all students complete at least 75 percent of the questions

5. Overall Test Tactics Learn the section directions now.
How Many Sections
How Much Time
Rules
Answer easy questions first.
Mark skipped questions so you can quickly locate them.
If You Don’t Know
Guess!!!!!

6. Overall Test Tactics
Don’t change an answer unless you’re sure you made an error.
Read the words of the question carefully. Be sure to answer the question asked.
Even the Math Portion is a Reading TEST!!!

7. Recording Your Answers
You MAY and SHOULD write in the test booklet.
Cross out wrong answers.
Do scratch work.
Take care when filling in the answer grid for the student-produced response questions.
Avoid stray marks on the answer sheet.
Make sure you are using a No. 2 pencil.
Mark only one answer per question.
Check you are placing your answer in the correct section and number.

8. Timing is Everything!
Test is 3 hours of testing time, plus ta couple 5-minute breaks.
Time does not stop for personal breaks
Don’t spend too much time on any one question.
Spend seconds on the easiest questions
Hesitate to spend more than 1-2 minutes even on the hardest questions
The Test Typically get more difficult as you progress
Remember the SAT consists of a series of sections.
Keep track of the time allotted for each one and how much time remains.
Wear a watch to the testing center.

9. Format OLD 2400 Points 3 Sections ¼ Point Reduction for Wrong Answer
4 Hours
New
1600 Points
4 Sections
0 Point Reduction for Wrong Answer
3Hours
4 Hours with Essay (Optional)

10. Sections OLD Reading Essay Math New Reading Writing
Math without Calculator
Math with Calculator
Optional Essay

11. Scoring

12. You want at least 50% of the corrections correct
You want at least 50% of the corrections correct. 50% = 1000 SAT Score 65% = 1200 SAT Score Around 1300 and above for Elite School

14. Section 1
Reading 65 Minutes 52 Questions 5 Passages Extended Reasoning and Literal Comprehension

15. Example Questions

16. Section 2
Writing 35 Minutes 44 Questions Sentence Correction (Grammatical Errors) Analyze Tables

17. Example

18. Section 3
Math No Calculator 25 Minutes 20 Questions 15 Multiple Choice (A-D) 5 Gridable

19. Examples

20. Section 4
Math with Calculator 55 Minutes 38 Questions 30 Multiple Choice (A-D) 8 Gridable

21. Example

22. Final Preparations SLEEP Eat breakfast
Use a reliable alarm clock and have a back up
Be aware of traffic and other potential delays
Things to take with you to the test
Admission ticket, acceptable photo ID, number 2 pencils with a good eraser, calculator with fresh batteries
Snacks (to eat during braeks), a watch (without an audible alarm), a backpack or bag (to be kept under the seat), and extra batteries
DO NOT BRING
Any electronic device, scratch paper, notes, books, a dictionary, compass, protractor, or ruler. NO CELL PHONES!!
Highlighter or colored pencils
Portable listening device or recording device
Camera
Arrive early to select a seat you are comfortable sitting in for the test
If you are easily distracted don’t sit near the door or test administrator