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A quick introduction to the SAT.
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1
Why should you avoid sugary snacks?
Make you hungrier
Steep crash/sleepiness
Lack of focus
All of the above
2
True or False: You should edit the passage as you go.
False
True
3
True or False: On the SAT, you are penalized for guessing.
True
False
4
True or False: When "No change" is given, it's the answer the majority of the time.
True
False
5
What's the max amount of time you should spend on a writing/Eng question before skipping it?
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
30 seconds
6
True or false: The graph is always accurate, but the writer's interpretation may be wrong.
True
False
7
What's the best way to build your stamina for the SAT?
You don't need to build stamina if you're a good student.
Take practice tests regularly in a timed setting.
Start with one SAT question and build up to a full test.
Answer one SAT question per day.
8
True or false: Students should use a two-pass or triage system on the SAT.
True
False
9
True or False: Students should use process of elimination on the SAT.
False
True
10
What is the two-pass system?
Answer hard questions first. Leave easy questions for later.
Answer easy questions first. Leave hard questions for later.
11
Which of the following snacks should you avoid?
Candy Bars
Beef jerky
String cheese
Dried Fruit
12
How many sections does the writing/Eng section have and how much time should you spend on each?
3 sections, 12 minutes
4 sections, 15 minutes
3 sections, 10 minutes
4 sections, 9 minutes
13
True or False: You should bring snacks on the day of the test.
False
True
14
What should you do if you run out of time?
Fill in remaining questions using all of the same answer.
Randomly fill in the questions left on your answer sheet.
15
True or False: You should write in your test booklet.
True
False
16
True or False: You don't need to read the entire passage.
False
True
17
Is it okay to skip questions?
No. Guess even if you can't eliminate any answers.
Yes, but circle the question so you can come back to it.
18
How high should you set your ideal score for the SAT?
The average score for schools you're applying to
The average percentile for all test takers
Perfect score
A bit above the average score for schools you're applying to
19
What does the SAT test?
All of the above
Focus
Patience
Stamina
20
True or False: You should try to answer a question in your head before looking at the answers.
False
True
