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Reader! Let’s try an SAT question today, straight from the SAT question bank:
How confident are you in your answer? Here is some help with the words. Use these at dinner today! Protracted – lasting for a long time, often longer than expected. Superseded – replaced by something newer, bigger, or better. Curtailed – reduced or cut short. Obviated – made unnecessary; prevented by a solution. Even with an understanding of these words, this question is still tough, right?! Enter one of my favorite SAT strategies: the simple summary! When I am taking an SAT, and I find myself in a question like this - a question where the passage is full of complex scientific jargon - I lean away from the noise. Instead of diving deeper into the reading, and trying to understand every word of it, I simplify! For the above passage, here is my simple summary: “Something contains and accumulates lots of DNA. It is a type of fern. There is a “cost” of having a lot of DNA, so the large genome of this fern is unlikely to be _________.” See it now? The answer is B, superseded. What do you think of the strategy? Reach out and let me know! Your SAT coach, Kate |
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SAT vocabulary is a slow build! Let's start right now. Join 200+ parents and high school students as we gain fancy vocabulary words and useful tips to CRUSH the SAT.
Reader! Did you get your December SAT score the other day? Do you know you haven't maxed out yet? You can keep driving that score up! (For free, might I add.) First, budget time. 30 minutes a day is ideal. If that's not an option, how about 15? Anything is better than nothing. Second, learn how to use the College Board's free question bank! This is your new favorite website. Here is a video that will show you how to make the most of this great resource. Third, each day, during your budgeted...
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Hello Reader SAT vocabulary, for better or for worse, is a slow build. For just about every other part of the SAT, there are certain quick-hitting strategies that can result in rapid score gains. Vocabulary, however, takes a while. My advice? Use these Vocab Vault emails to try out SAT words! Float a word a day at dinner with the family or while riding in the car. Seriously, make an effort to try to actually use these words in conversation. When it comes to a new word, if you try it, you will...