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STUDY SATs, PREPARE ON MY OWN.

(HOW HARD CAN IT BE?)


WHERE DO I START?

Study SATs:Read this page, and see our Study Guide for doing it on your own.


SATs: New "Reporting SAT Scores" Policy!

As you prepare to "Study SATs", read about this important change in SAT score reporting policy:

"The College Board has approved an important change to the current SAT score-reporting policy. This new policy will give students the freedom to send the scores by sitting (test date) that they feel best represent their ability to colleges and universities, at no additional cost. Designed to reduce student stress and improve the test-day experience, this new score-reporting feature will launch in early February 2009, and will therefore be available to students participating in the March 2009 test administration.

Any student who has taken an SAT prior to the policy launch or who registers for the SAT after launch will be able to take advantage of this new policy. The students who have taken tests prior to the launch can use the score-reporting feature retroactively. Additionally, this new score-reporting feature will be optional to students. If a student chooses not to select their scores, all of their scores will be sent.

This new score-reporting feature also gives colleges the ability to choose which scores are required for admission. Colleges and universities will communicate any changes to their admissions policies or application requirements to students.Fast facts

* Students will be able to select which scores they send to colleges by sitting (test date) for the SAT and by individual test for SAT Subject Tests™. * Scores from an entire SAT test will be sent—scores of individual sections from different sittings cannot be selected independently for sending. * Students can send any or all scores to a college on a single report—it will not cost more to send one, multiple or all test scores. * Students will be instructed to follow the different score-reporting requirements of each college to which they apply. * The new score-reporting feature will be optional—if students do not use it, all scores will be sent automatically. * The score-reporting feature can be used on any score report that students send: o The four score reports available through online or phone registration (applying to already scored tests) and additional score reports * The new score-reporting feature functionality will be available to all students via the Web or by calling Customer Service toll free (within the United States)

FAQs

Q: Is the new score-reporting feature available for both SAT and SAT Subject Tests score reports?

A: Yes. Students will be able to select which scores they send to colleges by sitting (test date) for the SAT and by individual test for SAT Subject Tests.Q: Does the new score-reporting feature affect other aspects of SAT registration and score-report timing, policies or processes?

A: No. The new score-reporting feature allows students to select which scores are sent to institutions. It does not affect score-report timing or other policies and procedures that are not directly related to sending score reports. "

From the College Board Web Site: College Board

Study SATs. Bet you can't wait.

You begin your preparation for the SATs by planning, and buying a couple of books.

First, you take the PSAT, in October of either your sophomore or junior year of high school.

  • Study results of the PSAT carefully and thoroughly; this will identify your strengths and weaknesses to help you prepare for the regular SAT.

      I am of the opinion that there are two reasons to take the PSAT: the possibility of National Merit Scholar recognition, and practicing for the real test. Other than that, I can make a case for spending your time preparing for the actual SAT I Reasoning Exam instead of spending time on the PSAT.

    • Ideally you should plan to take your SAT II Subject Matter Tests in May or June of your junior year in high school. Sign up for exams in those subjects in which you excel, AP classes, or other subjects in which you are currently enrolled.

      Then Study for the SATs

      TOP SAT Tips and Strategies

    • Plan your SAT I test dates to allow yourself time to take it a second time, if necessary. This means taking it for the first time no later than June of your junior year in high school so you can take it again in the fall, if necessary.

    • Aim at taking the test no more than three times.

    • Analyze yourself and your study habits to decide the best way for you to prepare.

    • Don't get locked in to a particular study plan. If studying on your own does not produce improvements in self-testing results, reevaluate in case you need to hire a coach or enroll in a class.

    • Purchase "Ten Real SATs," published by College Board. The tests to study, as in THE College Board.

    • Set aside a set time each day to Study SATs.

    • Sign up to have the SAT Question of the Day emailed to you from The College Board.
    • Register for the test

  • The College Board, Register for the Exam


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