How is the SAT scored?

1 point for each correct answer, -1/4 for each wrong answer

How do you qualify for the National Merit Scholarship?

Scoring in the top 2% in your state/region

When should you bubble your answers?

When there is 5 minutes remaining

What is the setup of the Critical Reading portion?

3 sections; 1 long, 2 short, 3 dual passages

Why should you take the SAT?

To get into college, To try to earn scholarship money

You should practice for all of the following reasons except...

So you know which is the equating section

What can you do to raise your score by as much as 600 points? Practice....

Using real, timed tests, Multiple times

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1
On the writing section of the SAT, how much is the essay portion worth?
100%(duh!)
70%
30%
50%
2
Which Is NOT a National Merit Scholarship Level?
Primary
National Merit
College
Corporate
3
How is the SAT scored?
1 point for each correct, no penalty for wrong answers
1 point for each correct answer, -1/4 for each wrong answer
1 point for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer
1 point for each correct, -1/4 point for each skipped
4
How do you qualify for the National Merit Scholarship?
By scoring in the top 1% in your state/region
By scoring in the top 5% in your state/region
By taking the PSAT in 10th grade
Scoring in the top 2% in your state/region
5
When should you bubble your answers?
As you go
When there is 5 minutes remaining
When you complete each section
When you complete each page
6
How do you sign up for the PSAT?
In your 11th grade year
Guidance counselor at school
By using a free lunch voucher
In your 10th grade year
7
How will you know which section is the equating section?
It is the extra section
When you the test administrator tells you
It is the last section
When you get your scores
8
What is the maximum score on the PSAT?
80
2400
800
240
9
What is the setup of the Critical Reading portion?
3 sections; 1 long, 2 short, 3 dual passages
3 sections, 1 long, 1 short, 1 dual passages
3 sections, 6 passages, all dual
3 sections; 1 long, 1 short 2 dual passages
10
What skill(s) is most important to study for the SAT or PSAT?
Practice practice practice
Quick response
Algebra & Geometry
Time management
11
Why should you take the SAT?
To earn college credits
To get into college
To try to earn scholarship money
To raise my GPA
12
You should practice for all of the following reasons except...
It is a way to get into the college of your choice
So you don't have to work while you are in college
It designed to make you fail
So you know which is the equating section
13
How many times should you take the SAT?
At least 4
No more than 3
As many times as you want
Twice a year in your Jr and Sr year
14
Which college entrance exam do MOST universities require?
ACT or SAT
SAT
ACT
PERT
15
What can you do to raise your score by as much as 600 points? Practice....
Specific questions
Using real, timed tests
At least 30 minutes each day
Multiple times
16
How long is the Critical Reading section?
75 min.
60 min.
45 min
70 min
17
All are benefits of studying for the SAT EXCEPT...
Preferential class/dorm choice
Free room and board
Free study abroad
Scholarship opportunities

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