Kaplan New SAT Premier 2016 with 5 Practice Tests: Personalized Feedback + Book + Online + DVD + Mobile
The first word that came to mind when I picked up the 1336
page behemoth of a book was hernia. The
second, after perusing the table of contents was comprehensive. Not being a
teen I was peripherally aware that the SAT has been redesigned for 2016. (about time)
This book, the accompanying DVD and the Kaplan web site are designed to
help the next generation of guinea pigs, I mean students, successfully get high
scores on the SAT. As near as I can tell
without taking the SAT this book should provide a measure of comfort for the
student that can wade through it. There
is a wealth of material and it should give a close to substantive experience
that hopefully will transfer to the actual test. Traditionally SAT scores have risen as
students retake them. The experience and
perhaps the wearing down of anxiety no doubt contribute to that phenomena.
Perhaps the best advice I saw in the book was the
encouragement to complete the now optional essay portion. If at the time of testing the student has no
interest in a school that requires the essay they may feel why bother with the
essay. Reality is that people change
their minds and directions. The essay
portion can not be taken separately.
Imagine a student's frustration if after taking the SAT a school that requires
the essay is suddenly leavened into the mix.
The entire test would have to be re-taken. If a school does not require the essay, the completion of the essay will not count
against a student. However if it does
require the essay, it must be completed.
The simple solution is to complete the essay regardless of it being
labeled optional.
This book and its five practice tests should allow a student
who diligently utilizes all its tools to approach the SAT experience with a
modicum of confidence.
An editorial aside to this review is that as a high school
guidance counselor I saw students who aced the SATs crash dramatically in
college. Conversely I saw students who despaired over even getting
admitted to college after an abysmal SAT experience graduate college with
honors. It is so very difficult to
measure motivation, desire and ambition.
This book should provide confidence but please remember the SAT is not
in any way a measure of future success in life. $25.50 at Amazon at time of review.
From the vendor:
Prepare for the New SAT
with confidence! With more than 75 years of experience and more than 95% of our
students getting into their top-choice schools, Kaplan knows how to increase
your score and get you into your top-choice college!
Prep Smarter. Not Harder. Our comprehensive SAT prep program for the new SAT reviews every concept tested on the new exam. You won't find a more complete guide on the market! It features exclusive methods and strategies as well as more than 2,000 practice questions guaranteed to raise your SAT score! Each practice question is accompanied by a detailed explanation that includes strategic advice and step-by-step instruction that shows you how to get the right answer the expert way.
Kaplan's New SAT Premier 2016 program includes:
* 5 realistic, full-length practice tests, including a Diagnostic Test to guide your studies
* More than 2,000 practice questions, with detailed explanations
* A DVD with expert video tutorials from master Kaplan teachers
* An online center with additional practice questions and prep resources
* A comprehensive overview of the changes to the new SAT
* Kaplan Methods for the more challenging Reading Comprehension, Writing and Language, and Essay sections of the new SAT
* Kaplan Methods for the new difficult math content tested on the new SAT
Kaplan's New SAT Premier 2016 provides you with everything you need to improve your score, guaranteed. Kaplan has helped more than three million students successfully prepare for standardized tests, so we know that our test-taking techniques, methods, and strategies work. Kaplan's New SAT Premier 2016 is the must-have preparation program for every student looking to score higher and get into their top-choice college!
Prep Smarter. Not Harder. Our comprehensive SAT prep program for the new SAT reviews every concept tested on the new exam. You won't find a more complete guide on the market! It features exclusive methods and strategies as well as more than 2,000 practice questions guaranteed to raise your SAT score! Each practice question is accompanied by a detailed explanation that includes strategic advice and step-by-step instruction that shows you how to get the right answer the expert way.
Kaplan's New SAT Premier 2016 program includes:
* 5 realistic, full-length practice tests, including a Diagnostic Test to guide your studies
* More than 2,000 practice questions, with detailed explanations
* A DVD with expert video tutorials from master Kaplan teachers
* An online center with additional practice questions and prep resources
* A comprehensive overview of the changes to the new SAT
* Kaplan Methods for the more challenging Reading Comprehension, Writing and Language, and Essay sections of the new SAT
* Kaplan Methods for the new difficult math content tested on the new SAT
Kaplan's New SAT Premier 2016 provides you with everything you need to improve your score, guaranteed. Kaplan has helped more than three million students successfully prepare for standardized tests, so we know that our test-taking techniques, methods, and strategies work. Kaplan's New SAT Premier 2016 is the must-have preparation program for every student looking to score higher and get into their top-choice college!
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