The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Acing the SAT Essay [Mass Market Paperback]

Pamela Rice-Hahn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2, 2005 | Series: The Pocket Idiot's Guide

Don’t panic!

In March of 2005, the SAT Reasoning Test‰ underwent major changes. The most controversial and worrisome component for many students and parents is the new student-written essay, added because of the belief that many students don’t write as well as they should. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Acing the SAT Essay provides no- nonsense help that will help students do well on this highly subjective exam component.

• Approximately 2 million students will take the SAT in 2005

• Features strategies for maximizing the 25 minutes allotted to this section of the SAT

• Expert advice for writing a knockout essay, including what’s most important to get correct and what mistakes must be avoided

• Key information on how the essay is scored and how it fits into the overall exam

• Sample, model essays are integrated into the book

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About the Author

Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of hundreds of articles and numerous books, including Alpha Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours, The Everything Writing Well Book, and The Unofficial Guide to Online Genealogy. She is co-author of the upcoming book Police Officer Exam (Exam Cram 2).

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (August 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592573975
• ISBN-13: 978-1592573974
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,466,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars ...uh..., March 26, 2008

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This review is from: The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Acing the SAT Essay (Mass Market Paperback)

I actually don't feel it helps me alot...i was just looking for a pocket size book so I bought it. It has lots of good stuff, but just what I've already know...some general senses...some points help you writing...anyway. a good little book, just not the type I want...