THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR STUDYING SAT

Preparing for the SAT is like studying for any exam. You'll feel a lot more confident if you review the test's format and become familiar with its content. You've actually been preparing for the SAT all of your academic life. The best way to get ready for the SAT is to work hard in school, take challenging courses, and read and write as much as you can.

• Learning to read effectively gives you the ability to figure out what the author means as well as what the author says.

• Improving your vocabulary gives you tools to figure out new words from the context in which they are used.

• Developing your problem-solving abilities helps you figure out what to do and how to do it and helps you deal with challenging problems even when you think you're stumped.

• Strenghtening your writing helps you develop and express your ideas clearly and convincingly.