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