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Students wishing to attend an American university must take a
standardized test called the SAT. Most students will take the SAT at least twice - the first
time during their junior year of high school and the second time prior to
making university entrance applications.
SAT stands for Scholastic Assessment Test. It was previously known as the
Scholastic Aptitude Test, but is best known by its acronym. Although most
students cringe at the thought of taking the SAT, it is a necessary step for
entering university.
Without a good SAT score, your chances of being accepted by your university of
choice are slim. This is why SAT preparation is the essential for getting your
best score possible.
SAT preparation can be done by the individual student, but many find it more
efficient to take a course or to study with a private tutor. Students wishing
to do SAT preparation on their own can purchase a study book which should give
specific examples about SAT questions. A good book should also include tips on
how to mentally prepare for the SAT.
Taking an SAT preparation course, however, can be a good investment in your
future. A good course will prepare students in a variety of ways, both
academically and emotionally. One of the keys of SAT preparation is learning
how to approach the test. If you are relaxed and have a positive outlook you
are much more likely to receive a higher SAT score.
An SAT preparation course will also give you specific examples of SAT
questions, and teach you how to detect "trick" questions. It should also
include several trial tests so that you are well prepared for the real thing.
It is essential to take an SAT preparation course at least 12 weeks before
the actual test. It does you no good to cram for the SAT -- in fact cramming
may even make your score worse by overwhelming you with too much information.
Private tutors are available for SAT preparation but they are expensive.
Some students benefit from this kind of one-on-one teaching, but before you
decide on a particular tutor be sure to interview him or her. Your SAT
preparation may suffer if you have a personality conflict with your tutor.
Although the SAT can seem like a horrible ordeal, it is a necessary part of
your university education. As long as you prepare for the test you are sure to
do well, so be sure to take advantage of the many opportunities for SAT
preparation.
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