category: sat
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sat math friday: work rate questions
paul and mike are painting their backyard fence. if paul takes 6 hours working at a constant rate to finish the fence, and mike takes 4 hours, how long would it take them working together to finish painting the fence? this question is called a work rate question and it actually, once in awhile, comes…
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sat math friday: extreme triangles
every now and then, the sat uses a property of triangles that throws most for a loop. i like to call these triangles “extreme triangles”. so let’s imagine an isosceles right triangle. remove the hypotenuse and you’ll get two line segments that meet at a right angle. now, take the vertical segment and pull it…
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sat test day walk through
so, you’ve spent tons of time studying for the sat, registered for the test, but then it hits you—what do you actually do the 24 hours before the test? stay up all night cramming last minute? chug three cups of coffee? get there 5 minutes before the test is supposed to start? welcome to your…
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magoosh t-shirt program: score a 1400+ on the sat, get a free shirt!
do you like wearing cool shirts like this? can you answer the question “bro do you even prep?” with “yes, i do! and i got a 1400 or better on the sat!” then we want to give you a free t-shirt (pictured above). if you use magoosh and scored: a 1400 or higher overall on…
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five ted talks you should watch before taking the sat
ted talks are amazing presentations by experts in various fields. they’re also great ways to waste time and not feel like a complete vegetable. but did you know they can also help you on the sat? these five ted talks are great ways to learn some last-minute skills and hone a healthy pre-test-day mentality…check them…
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study tip tweets for various learning types
studying for the sat is hard enough; for students with learning disabilities, test prep introduces a whole host of other challenges. we set out to find some of the best tweets that provide information and study ideas for students, parents, and tutors. additude mag offers helpful tips for those struggling with adhd, and this exhaustive…
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sat vocab crossword 7
take a break from your reading and flashcards to review words that you are bound to see on the sat. in this crossword, the clues are the parts of speech and definitions for the words. you will find a word list at the bottom to help. if you want to know the answer to a…
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18 unexpected tips for a higher sat score
a great sat score. it’ll take more than traditional studying to achieve. you’ll need guts, perseverance, and … bacon? yes, bacon. or sugar. or clairvoyance or a kitchen timer or a cute panda video. really, you’ll need a combination of the following 18 sat lifehacks. they go far beyond book learning. in fact, some of…
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when should i start studying for the sat?
this post has been updated for the new sat that was launched in march 2016! so our answer here is fresh, fresh, fresh! 🙂 when should i start studying for the sat? it’s a commonly asked question—but not one with a clear-cut answer. the sat is a test of knowledge, and a lot…
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how to stay focused during the sat
there are tons of tips on how to prepare for the sat before test day, but what about when you actually enter the test room? staying sharp and focused during the exam is an art in itself, and it can make quite a big difference in your score. a clear and concentrated mind is less…