SAT success is coachable. Contrary
to popular belief, the SAT is not an intelligence Test. It is
a measure of demonstrated Math and Verbal skills. These skills can be
learned.
SAT content is limited. Questions
on the SAT are devised out of a relatively small pool of Math &
Verbal content areas. Learn the range of the content areas and your
preparation becomes focused and easier.
SAT scoring is predictable. Standardized
tests measure all students against the same standard. On the SAT, this
means that if you take the test in November, you are measured against
the students who took the test in June. Of course you aren't taking
the SAME test they took. But both your tests are standardized, and (in
theory) you should be equally likely to do as well on one test as another.
The SAT is an opportunity. Colleges
use the SAT as a common yardstick by which to measure candidates. See
the SAT for what it is--a great opportunity to strut your stuff and
prove that you are eminently qualified for the college of your dreams.
With adequate preparation, it really isn't hard to do.
