Kaplan SAT 2012: Strategies, Practice, and Review [Paperback]

Kaplan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 2011 | ISBN-10: 1607148390 | ISBN-13: 978-1607148395 | Edition: Original

The best program preparation guide a student can use to score higher on the SAT—guaranteed!

The SAT is the most widely used college standardized admissions test, and in 2009, a record-breaking number of students—over 1.5 million—took the exam. The college admissions process is highly competitive, and a higher score on the SAT can help you get into a top school. Kaplan SAT 2012 is Kaplan’s latest essential SAT guide, filled with all of the vital tools students need to prepare for the exam this year.  With indispensable strategies, proven practical tools, and an easy-to-use format, Kaplan SAT 2012 is your must-have program guide for scoring higher on the SAT.  

Students will benefit from the many innovative features the guide offers:

• Four full-length practice tests in the book and a full-length practice test available online
• Useful insider tips and expert tricks provided by the best high-scoring Kaplan SAT instructors
• Strategy callouts from a Kaplan student who earned a perfect score on the SAT
• Hundreds of additional practice questions, with a detailed explanation for every answer
• A helpful guide for parents

Kaplan SAT 2012 provides students with everything they need to improve their scores—guaranteed. Kaplan’s Higher Score guarantee provides security that no other test preparation guide on the market can match. Kaplan has helped more than three million students to prepare for standardized tests. We know that our test-taking techniques and strategies work and our materials are completely up-to-date. Kaplan SAT 2012 is the must-have preparation tool for every student looking to score higher!

 

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Kaplan is the Best Choice for SAT Prep!

With nearly 70 years of experience, Kaplan’s SAT products and programs are designed with students in mind. Kaplan’s unique combination of the highest quality study materials, realistic testing experiences, and dynamic writers, teachers, and tutors is unrivaled. We have the test prep product that best meets each student’s needs—from online programs, classroom courses, small group and one-on-one tutoring, to self-study guides. We even offer help and advice on paying for college and getting through the admissions process.

Product Details

• Paperback: 684 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; Original edition (June 7, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607148390
• ISBN-13: 978-1607148395
• Product Dimensions: 2 x 8.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Study Guides
  • #10 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - College & University > SAT & PSAT
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best SAT prep book I've read so far., July 25, 2011

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This review is from: Kaplan SAT 2012: Strategies, Practice, and Review (Paperback)

I am a incoming Senior in high school. I took the June 4 SAT's and scored a 1450. I was determined to turn that around so I decided to buy a Kaplan SAT prep book because it's critically acclaimed as a effective study guide. As I am reviewing this from myself only, I'd like to mention that this review would be helpful for juniors and seniors rather then parents or teachers. First off the presentation is great. Kaplan gets down to the heart and core of critical reading to the point where you start to analyze a passage with ease. The "Kaplan" Methods or so they call them are one of the most helpful tip's-and-trick's type of method I ever saw regarding the SAT. I haven't touched into the math section yet as I am on the Critical reading section (where I scored a 420, ouch) and so far I'm taking in more then I would of before with the help of Kaplan's approach on short passages, long passages, sentence completion etc. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to see a decent score on the next time they take the SAT'S. So far the earliest one this year is in September, however at the rate I'm going through this book I am rather confident that I will take in as much as the book information as I can before the September SAT'S. There are 3 full practice SAT's and a useful diagnostic test to show you how screwed/good you are. For the price of 16 bucks with shipping and handling included, I am certain that this is the best investment any knowledgeable high schooler can make, to prepare for the SAT'S. I noticed a typo on page 246 though but I already sent it to Kaplan via email so by the time your reading this the book was probably re-edited for a few typos. Before you do buy this though, I'd like to point out that there are no shortcuts as you have to soak in as much as you can and you also have to TRY to study. Take notes, analyze data, and try to break down information to the core if you want to think critically and score higher then a 1450 like this guy. Peace out Amazon.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easier than actual test, October 4, 2011

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JWu - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan SAT 2012: Strategies, Practice, and Review (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my son, along with several other books including the college board book of real sats. I've helped him practice, and we both agree that the tests in this book are significantly easier than the real tests. Some questions also have more ambiguous answers, especially in the reading sections. While every book is probably worth the money since the SAT can be worth thousands if you do well, your time is better spent on another book besides this one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive SAT guide, November 13, 2011

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NuclearJulian - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan SAT 2012: Strategies, Practice, and Review (Paperback)

This is your typical SAT book, with some strategies at the beginning and some practice test at the end. It has three complete practice tests, one diagnostic test and one complete test online. This books is accompanied with online resources, which are very good and interactive. It has more a 1000 questions bank in the online resources, and the tests are fully customized.

The Kaplan SAT book is one of the most balanced books in the market, It has very straightforward strategies that would help any student to have a good performance in the SAT. Unfortunately, the questions in the practice test are actually easier than the actual test, which is serious problem since a student should not be under-prepare for the test.

Bottom-line: this is a good book, with very good advice and strategies, The additional online practice is worth to try. Unfortunately, the practice tests are easier that the real SAT. I think the best way to prepare for the SAT is to buy the College Board SAT book( the blue one ) and create techniques and strategies that would fit more to the student personal necessities.