Tier II Applied Vocab for the new Redesigned SAT Qualify (v) To put limitations on an argument Implicit Implied/not directly stated Explicit Directly stated Tacit Implied/not directly stated Defy To reject/challenge Parley To discuss Caveat Limitation Latent Hidden/underneath Binary 2 parts Interpolate To reasonably estimate Extraneous Not needed Empirical Related to evidence/experiment Heuristic Trial and[…]
SAT Essay: The SAT essay is technically optional, although we encourage all students to opt in. Most colleges and universities will require the SAT essay, as they currently require the ACT essay. The SAT essay will require scholarly analysis of an argument. Students will not be required to bring in outside texts as evidence. Rather,[…]
SAT Math Test The SAT Math Test includes both calculator and non-calculator sections. The calculator section will continue the SAT’s legacy of a strong emphasis on Algebra 2 topics like functions and graphing. There will be a new emphasis on classroom topics like trigonometry. The test will feature fewer pure logic questions and place a[…]
The New Redesigned SAT-Let’s Get Ready! The New Redesigned SAT! The new SAT launches in Spring 2016. The 2015 PSAT test will follow the new Redesigned SAT curriculum. Given the extensive changes, old curricula no longer prepare students for the new test. Please see enclosed a high level summary of our new SAT curriculum along[…]
At this point, you are almost there are on the English/Writing section. Here are the question types to be on the lookout for. You know these grammar rules, you just have to recognize when they are being tested. 1. Separating two complete sentences There are only a few ways to CORRECTLY do this. You can[…]
Try these ACT Algebra Sample Problems, Answers below. 1. If A+B=7 and A-B=5 and A+B+C=10, what is the value of C. 2. Solve for y when 8.8y-4=7.7y+7 3. What is ratio of P to R if P+Q=R and P+R=2Q? 4. If 6x+3=15, what is 12x-3 equal to? 5. What is the ratio of n to m[…]
ACT Math Practice The ACT has 4 sub-sections: Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry, and Plane Geometry/Trigonometry Try these ACT Sample Math problems: 1. Ten pints of a 15% salt solution are mixed with 15 pints of a 10% salt solution. What is the concentration of the resulting solution in terms of its salt concentration? 2. At $2.50 per[…]
ACT Math Sample Problems Try our ACT Math Sample Problems, Answers below Jeff makes $5.00 every day from which he must spend $3.00 for various expenses. Pete makes $10.00 per day but has to spend $7.00 on expenses. If the two of them save together, how long will it take before they can buy a[…]
Set up the debate in your introduction. State the two sides of the argument and let the reader know where you stand. Avoid the passive voice throughout your essay. You active verb (see verb sheet for ideas). Do not use the verb to be (is, was, will be, are, am, etc…). Do not use the[…]