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The SAT: Pre-Knowledge Challenge
The SAT: Pre-Knowledge Challenge
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1
It is not a good idea to guess on the SAT.
False
True
2
To make the content of the SAT more relevant and applicable to future college success, the NEW SAT was introduced in
April 2017
It hasn't been updated in over 50 years!
March 2016
The new updates took place this year.
3
'Words in context' is defined as
how well you understand the impact of organization and structure on writing
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True
False
4
The SAT test is divided into two required sections. What are they?
Algebra essentials and evidence based reading
Algebra & geometry essentials and evidence-based reading and writing
Math and evidence based essay response
Math and evidence-based reading and writing
5
The essay portion of the SAT is optional, depending on your college's requirements.
True
False
6
What are the 3 Bs of the Friday night before test day?
Your bag, your brawn, and your bed
Your best, your brilliance and your bed
Your bag, your break, and your bed
Your bed, your best, and your break
7
Which of the following is an example of a college admission forum?
College FAQs
College People MeetSpace
College Confidential
College Happening
8
On the Math test, you'll get sub-scores from which three areas?
None of these
Algebra, geometry, trigonometry
Heart of algebra, problem solving/data analysis, passport to advanced math
Geometry fundamentals, heart of algebra, advanced math principles
9
It is absolutely okay to bring a snack with you on test day.
True
False
10
The total time spent testing for the SAT is about 2 hours.
False
True
11
The math & evidence-based reading and writing sections are each graded on a scale from
1000-2000
200-1000
800-1000
200-800
12
You are permitted to use a calculator on all Math portions of the SAT.
False
True
13
In this age of quarantine, which of the following would be suggested best practice when scouting colleges?
All of the above.
Check out college forums/chats
Become a part of the school mailing list
Virtual tour
14
Though disruptive, COVID-19 hasn't really affected the college admissions process for parents & students.
False
True
15
Outside of grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities, what else is considered in college admission decisions?
Demonstrated security clearance
Demonstrated interest
Demonstrated social-emotional well-being
Demonstrated financial need
16
On the evidence-based reading and writing section only, you are scored on these two things:
Command of evidence and words in context
Command of language and vocabulary
Command of grammar and language
Command of evidence and vocabulary
17
'Command of evidence' is defined as
how well you can use information from a text to answer questions.
True
False
18
The math section includes multiple-choice and free response questions about topics including
basic algebra
problem solving
statistics
functions
19
SAT tests have been thrown out as a requirement for most colleges for next year.
False
True
20
All of the following should be on hand when you prepare to register for your test EXCEPT
Social security number
Signed parent permission
Digital photo
Credit card to pay