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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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Fundamentals

ReadingMathWriting

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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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