What does the sat test contain? Is it difficult?
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The SAT Reasoning Test, formerly called the Scholastic Aptitude Test and Scholastic Assessment Test, is a type of standardized test frequently used by colleges and universities in the United States to aid in the selection of incoming students. In the U.S., the SAT is administered by the private Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is developed, published, and scored by the College Board. \n\nDetails of SAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html\n\nIs it difficult? Yes and no. Depends on how well you have been doing in school.\n\ncc
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do good is all I know.  The test is really long.  When I took it I remember that it wasn't that hard I got a 99% or something.
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try this\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SATs
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Looking through the PSAT is helpful, but will only go so far, as the questions trend much more difficult on the SAT.  I have found that the best way to prepare my students for the SAT is for them to focus on how not to get tricked by the questions.  During a test, students want to finish and finish quickly, so after reading a question, they immediately read the multiple choice answers, and one stands out to them.  The problem with this is the one that stands out is not always the right answer.  I have found that the best way to eliminate this problem is for the student to cover up the answers, only read the question, answer the question, and then choose the answer.  This eliminates that problem.\n\nThe second most important tip I give my students is don't waste time on questions you know you don't know.  For example, if the question is on the circumference of a circle, and the student never studied that, then they should move on because they will gain more points by answering the latter questions correctly.\n\nFinally, I tell my students not to stress.  I have found, personally, that the biggest challenge on the SAT is stress, so find a way to eliminate that during testing.  I have seen the students who are the most relaxed, yet still prepared, do the best on the test.  I hope this helps.
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Ok, the rest are not true, because I asked my college counselor.\nFor the SAT (not ACT or anything else) they take the highest section scores from DIFFERENT sittings.  You are able to mix and match scores from different times to get your HIGHEST POSSIBLE score.  In your case they will consider Math: 750 Reading: 730 and Writing: 700 for a total of 2180! they will recieve your other scores as well.  CONGRATULATIONS btw. Awesome job!
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You should take it again.  There is an excellent study guide called "Cracking the New SAT" and it's by The Princeton Review.  I highly recommend it... it will really help you get past the "evil tricks" on the test to get your best score possible.  For example, did you know that the SAT questions come in Easy, Medium, and Difficult?  And most sections go in order, so you can tell which ones are "supposed" to be harder than other ones?  And if you avoid the Difficult ones and focus on the ones you can actually answer, you will get a much better score?  Uh-huh, believe it!  Get the book, it rocks.  Good luck!
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All portions of the SAT are important. Think about it, most desirable well-paying jobs hire people with strong oral and written communications skills. It will be in your best benefit to perfect that skill no matter what you plan on doing in life.\n\nStandardize tests DO NOT dictate how well you will do in life. They may play a role as to what university you'll get accepted to, but try not to worry too much about it. Just prep for the test and do you best. if you don't get the score you want, take it again.
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SAT tests on English and math. SAT II tests on a single subject, such as languages, english, math, science, or history.
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The SATS is a test that has proven to be a good predictor of how well an individual will succed in college. While it dose not carry the tremendous weight with admissions offices that it once did it remains a crucial factor. If you are in high school now they will also consider class rank and extra curricular activities. If you are an adult life experience may count as well as an essay.
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Around $20. Buy books by Kaplan from your bookstore or get one from the library. Schools also offer SAT prep courses they are about $15.\nCOLLEGEBOARD.COM HAS A FREE TEST.
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They're all Ability to Benefit tests that schools use to gauge their applicants' scholastic aptitude (and/or their readiness for higher education).\n\nThe SAT is probably the most widely-used of the ones you mention -- most schools will take it and many schools won't take anything else, which is why so many students go this route first.  Your school will determine which tests they accept and might be able to give you recommendations as to which one(s) they prefer.  You probably won't want to go take a test before knowing that they accept it.
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Standardized Aptitude Test (SAT).
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People who ace the SAT's either\nA) Spend a lot of time studying the SAT (after all it really tests your ability to take that particular exam)\nor\nB) Cheat.\n\nSince you are late in the game for (A) and I hope you're not slimey enough to go (B), I would recomend getting a couple of study guides, maybe hooking up with an SAT study group if you want, and possibly, if you are willing to, get a SAT tutor, or class (if they have any one-month prep courses).
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SAT is comprised of three parts: Verbal, Math, and Analytical (short essay). ACT is much more broad in subject and includes Science and grammatical editing as well.\n\nMost colleges look at it to see where you fit on a spectrum of students, and how comparable your score is to the average score. This will aid them in determining your acceptance and also your placement in classes once you get to University.\n\nI would recommend taking both tests, as you may do far better on one than the other.
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It's no big deal.  You show up and show your admission ticket and your ID, then you take a test with a test booklet and a bubble sheet. It's very similar to other tests you have taken in school.\n\nPlus, since you're 13, you'll have many other opportunities to take the SAT before you get into college.\n\nRead up about it on the College Board website and you'll feel more confident.
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Take the SAT prep, it is not that hard and as it´s name implies, it will prep you specially for the testing ENVIRONMENT, the standarized computerized time driven atmosphere is scary even at GMAT level, so the more you can practice and practice the better. If you can get a practice book or practice software it is worth the money to go out and buy it. Good Luck, and remember no matter what its just a TEST.
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The SAT is the Scholastic Aptitude Test.  They are used as a measurement to get into college.  You take them your Junior and/or Senior year in high school before you apply for college.  You can take them more than once if you do not do well the first time you take it.