tailieunhanh - Sat - MC Grawhill part 3

McGraw-Hill's SAT I includes: * An in-depth look at all changes to the SAT, including comprehensive coverage of new topics such as Algebra II and the English Essay * A diagnostic SAT simulation with fully explained answers * Subject tabs for easy-to-find reference * Time- and stress- management skills to help students stay focused, calm, and confident | 10 McGRAW-HILL S SAT SAT Test Dates 2008-2009 Test Dates Test Test Dates Test October 4 2008 SAT Subject Tests March 14 2009 SAT only November 1 2008 SAT Subject Tests May 2 2009 SAT Subject Tests December 6 2008 SAT Subject Tests June 6 2009 SAT Subject Tests January 24 2009 SAT Subject Tests How Do I Register for the SATs Check the College Board Web site www. for the most up-to-date information about registration test sites deadlines fees and procedures for applying for special testing accommodations. You can also pick up a Registration Bulletin in your school s guidance office which will give you all of the information you need. What Is a Good SAT Score It all depends on what colleges you are applying to. Each of the three SAT sections Critical Reading Math and Writing is scored on a scale from 200 to 800. The median 50th percentile score for each section is usually between 490 and 530. At the most competitive colleges like those in the Ivy League the average SAT score is above 700 on each section. Of course only about 5 of students are in that category. Go to the Web sites of those colleges that interest you or look up their data in one of those big college guides in your local library and look for their quartile SAT scores. These are scores for the 25th percentile the 50th percentile and the 75th percentile of incoming freshmen. For instance if the quartile scores for SAT math for a college are 480-550-650 then 25 of the incoming class scored below 480 on the math SAT 50 scored below 550 and 75 scored below 650. These numbers give you a good idea of how your scores compare with those of other students who have been admitted. Should I Guess If I Don t Know the Answer to a Question In general random guessing probably won t help but educated guessing probably will. If you can eliminate at least two choices make your best guess. Although wrong answers on multiple-choice questions deduct 1 4 point from your raw score there is no penalty on grid-in