My Info
• I’ve been a test administrator for 10 years now – ACT/SAT/ToEFL/ToEIC/LSAT. Hence, I know a lot about the various entrance exams.
• When I took the SAT it was a bit different. I scored 800/800 on the verbal portion and 710/800 on the math. That’s 1510/1600.
• The purpose of this ethos is to let you know that if you trust me, take my advice, and practice it faithfully, you will be successful.
The Website
• Make sure to subscribe to my class website for your class period. I will often post extra credit opportunities (secretly) there as a bonus for people who check in.
• Additionally, I keep the agenda for the course there, so you can see what we did in class while you were absent.
• Contains numerous links to sites that will help you prep for the tests, research possible colleges, compose your application, and other helpful activities.
Four-Year Colleges Guide
• Is located on the back desk of this room. Every student needs to use it at least once during the semester.
• It will tell you almost anything you want to know about the schools you wish to apply to. Everything from cost and financial aid to departments and selectivity will be there.
• Always keep in mind that this class is simply a prequel to college. Take it as seriously as you take getting into the college of your choice.
The College & Career Center
• Is in room 133 and is run by Ms. Uhler and Ms. Mason.
• This is one of the best resources in the school for college-bound students. Please go there and see how they can help you.
In this class, you’ll need:
• The class book – College Board’s SAT 2014
• A journal of some sort to take notes in
• Self-Awareness to know what your strengths/weaknesses are and what questions you should be asking.
There is a LOT of vocab in this class.
• If you did not think that the SAT Critical Reading Section would have a lot of unfamiliar vocabulary, you might have signed up for the wrong class.
• We have weekly quizzes over the vocabulary listed in the ‘Hit Parade’ packet. Also, we will study Latin prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
• Additionally, we’ll look at various methods to help improve our study of vocab.
• Study AHEAD, ‘nuff said.
In General, Here’s What We’ll Cover:
• General info regarding SAT/ACT format, content, and score reporting
• Various types of questions: Critical Reading, Editing, Grammar, and Vocabulary
• Strategies that will help us to do well on the different question types as well as to calm our anxiety about test-taking in general.
• Study methods that can maximize our memory and minimize our effort
• How to choose a college that is not only the one you want to go to, but is also a perfect choice for you
• Vocabulary development
• A basic knowledge of English Grammar and how it is misused and abused
• How to read critically and edit effectively