Get prepared quickly by: Enhancing your test-taking skills Reviewing the SAT format and question types Taking a complete practice test and getting full answer explanations Prep for the SAT with the basics, including updates for the new test Does the thought of preparing for the SAT cause you to break out in a cold sweat? Have no fear! Get the basics to gauge how far you've progressed in your test preparation and review practice questions to hone your skills further. This hands-on guide will help increase your chance of scoring higher on the redesigned SAT and ensure that there are no surprises on test day! SAT 101 -- gain an overview of the new SAT and explanations of the scoring and registration process Put on your reading glasses -- get an example of the Reading section, which includes questions and passages the College Board specifies Get the write stuff -- find 52 grammar questions, and an optional essay passage and prompt Master math -- delve into Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math Know the score -- find answers complete with detailed explanations and a scoring chart for all subject areas Open the book and find: A preview of the three sections of the SAT A side-by-side comparison of the old and new SAT Options for paying into a pension plan Tips for long-, medium-, and short-range test preparation Advice on how to focus your study as exam day approaches A thorough explanation of the Reading, Writing and Language, and Math sections A full-length practice SAT test, with answers and detailed explanations.