The SAT I for Dummies (Paperback)

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You know that a good performance on your SAT can make the difference between getting into Prestige U. and Run-of-the-Mill State. But how can you clinch that good performance? Suzee Vlk, author of The ACT for Dummies can help. The SAT I for Dummies is packed with useful information and strategies to help you prepare for--and ace--the test. The book includes advice on how to use the book efficiently (Vlk estimates you'll need 23 hours to work through it), review chapters for both the verbal and the math portions of the test, and two complete practice exams. In familiar Dummies style, Vlk includes a handy tear-out "Cheat Sheet" with a summary of the most important information and a "Part of Tens" section with 10 questions never to skip, 10 points to always double check, and "10 Bizarre Ways to Use SAT Math in the Real World." With its witty writing, clear layout, and helpful icons in the margins to point out tips, tricks and traps in the exam, and sample questions, The SAT I for Dummies will help you feel more confident as you pass the first hurdle on your way to college. --C.B. Delaney --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Find out how to avoid test tricks and traps

Packed with up-to-date sample questions and two full practice tests!

If you’re one of the one million students taking the SAT this year, you’ll want this fun, friendly guide to get the competitive edge! Fully revised to reflect the test’s new focus, this book prepares you for everything from analogies to algebra – with tips for beating the clock and improving your score!

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 5 edition (August 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764554727
• ISBN-13: 978-0764554728
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #380,463 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of a bad bunch!, July 31, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The SAT I for Dummies (Paperback)

This book really exceeds what has come to be a disappointing reputation for SAT study guides.

Because the SAT tends to be very complicated and detailed as an exam and so most study guides tend to almost TRY to reflect this in the complex layout of their books. This study guide is different from all the rest, as it has a simple layout, a brief introduction with some oh-so-useful tips for both English and Math sections and then it divides each English section into the 3 sections within it (1 analogies; 1 definitions; 1 sentence completion etc) and the same with the Math.

After each of the 6 sections it has practice questions. Then at the end it has 3 practice SAT papers.

This is great; it's really well laid out and it's concise. There's no complicated language to get past from the author (the SAT's language is difficult enough!) and it's not as bulky and long and off-putting as other SAT guides, which are often more difficult than the exam itself. If you need a top grade, there's no book better than this one.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely the MOST helpful of books, January 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The SAT I for Dummies (Paperback)

I have 3 different SAT books, and have flipped through several in the bookstores. This is by far the best.

It has the best lay-out & breaks down everything in the simplest way. I haven't been in high school for 8years and this book totally refreshed (& probably even taught) me on 95% of what appeared on the SAT.

Get this book if you need to know HOW to do the problems. Get another book or look online if you want to know about the extremely debated "techniques" for improving your scores based on not what you know, but on how you alocate your time during the test.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary test-preb guide!, September 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Sat I for Dummies (Paperback)

The SAT I for Dummies is the best test-prep book I have seen! This book makes studying for the SAT fun. Like the cover says, it only has what you need to know to succeed. No fillers were put in here so it would look bigger and eye-pleasing like some of the other books. If you want the best advice and studying strategies, plus laughs during preparation, then SAT I for Dummies is for you! It is certainly helping me in achieving my goals (1500+).