If you took the March 2012 SAT, on the morning of Thursday, March 29th you may well have anxiously went online to your College Board account to see your score. For some of you – maybe too many – the scores you saw on the screen may have surprised you…and not in a good way, perhaps. Whatever the case, after sifting through the input of countless students, here’s what we understand as of today, before the online score reports and Student Answer Service data is available:
Students – Virtually every one of them – are seeing expected scores in the Writing section, scores within the lower bound of their mock test median range on Math, but a huge drop (70–100 points) from mock test medians on their Critical Reading.
Experimental Section & Section Sequencing Affected Focus
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How do i write the SAT Essay?
Many people find the SAT Essay one of the most daunting aspects of the SAT Exam. The College Board defines no form that it prefers the essay to take, nor does it set any kind o word limit. The essay prompt consists of a somewhat vague quote followed by a general statement that you are required to defend or support in twenty-five minutes. It all add up to a serious headache. However, here are some general hints to guide you in tackling this most beguiling aspect of the SAT Exam.
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What should I do in the week before the SAT exam?
People give a million suggestions for the right thing to do in the week before the SAT exam or ACT exam. While you may be encouraged to listen to Mozart, meditate, or eat tons of broccoli (all of which are great things) the truth is far simpler.
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