category: sat
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new sat math algebra basics: combining like terms
in order to do even rudimentary algebra, you’ll need to understand how to combine like terms and, if the question asks to solve for a variable, how to isolate that variable. below is a quick review to help you with these basics.
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about the math 2 sat subject test
considering taking the math level 2 sat subject test? here’s what you need to know.
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what time does the sat start?
the doors to the testing room open at 7:45 and close at 8 a.m. the actual test will begin sometime between 8:30 and 9. here’s what time everything else happens on sat test day.
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parallel structure — sat grammar fundamentals
parallelism is important on the sat. it will help you employ commas more efficiently and understand how sentences are constructed.
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sat sentence structure — grammar fundamentals
the most important, if not the most fundamental, thing you need to understand from a grammatical standpoint, is how to construct sentences. indeed, to truly understand punctuation you’ll need to apply the knowledge contained below.
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how long is the sat?
the new sat is three hours long, plus 50 minutes for the optional essay. test takers are allowed one 10-minute and one five-minute break.
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retaking the sat
studying for an sat retake first off, you need to ask yourself: what could i have done better. now i’m not talking about a catch-all explanation (“i was tired” or “my pacing was off”). i want you to think of this as a crime-scene investigation, the kind you see in t.v. procedurals in which every…
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misplaced modifiers — sat grammar fundamentals
when “what sounds right” and “what is actually right” conflict, you can bet the sat is waiting with a question to trap the unwary, often on misplaced modifiers.
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what to look for in an sat prep course: finding the right course for you
prepping for the sat is one of the best things you can do for your future. the right preparation can help you maximize your score and give your best performance on test day. once you’ve achieved your dream score—well, the rest is up to you! however, the sheer number of sat prep courses out there…
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about the new sat reading passages
what kind of passages are you going to encounter on the new sat reading test? tests are always way less nerve-wracking when you know what to expect, so let’s talk a little bit about redesigned sat reading in general: