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SAT Vocab List References. From the day I joined CC in 2003, I have seen this issue debated more than any other. From the mostly ineffective Barron's list to secretive lists such as Test$master's, there is an endless supply of lists pretending to be the Holy Grail for the SAT. During my first months on CC, I did take the time to post several vocabulary lists. Since I was analyzing the effectiveness of such lists, I thought it would helpful to list the contents. In this thread, I will revive some very old posts from their pixelized grave. Before you get overly excited, please note that I STILL consider the rote memorization of words to be one of the worst preparation possible. People whose primary language is not English might find some help in READING the lists but I would never recommend to anyone to STUDY the words. In my opinion, the shorter the list the better. This said here are links to the old posts with the lists: For the list of words lovers:College Confidential Discussion.
Top 400 SAT Vocab Words. A few summers ago I analyzed over 60 past SATs and PSATs to find the top vocabulary words. We call them "Repeat Offenders. " Since I can't give you the website with the definitions, I decided to just post the words here. They are too valuable not to share. The numbers below show the percentage of tests that contained each individual word or a form of that word.
For example, 49% of tests had a form of aesthetic, such as aesthete, aesthetically, aesthetics, etc. Happy Sunday! Post edited by SATwriter on. Getting a 12 on the SAT Essay. The SAT Essay Key Points: 1. Create your own template aka Universal Template. 2. Research your 25 default examples. 3. Learn to write a strong thesis sentence: <Keyword + Yes OR No Why/How/What? > 4. Work on transitions. 5. Having taught classes on how to take the SAT for more than 10 years now, I find the SAT essay section to be the easiest and most predictable section of the test.
Many academies and private tutors claim that you cannot prepare a specific essay on a particular topic in advance, but I disagree. The SAT Essay: The 80:20 Rule Lets take a scientific approach to the SAT essay. Students frequently ask: 1. My responses are: 1. 3,000-5,000, depending on your previous exposure to the SAT 2.
So, I came up with the 80:20 Rule. This rule applies not only to the SAT, but also to the ACT, GRE, and GMAT. Basics of the SAT Essay 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. How to Prepare for the 80:20 Rule There are 10 steps you must learn and master. Key Terms: 1. 3. 4. So, Here Are the 10 Steps: Bad Intros: 1. Tips From a 2400er. Introduction In the November SAT Is I was lucky enough to be one of the few to receive a 2400 (78/10 W). As expected, many of my friends and classmates (and even some CC members) have asked me for various advice and study tips. Being a CC lurker for a while who has learned much from individuals around the community, Ive decided to write up a mini-guide on how I achieved the 2400, and perhaps it may help some of you out there.
I can safely say I am not one of those people who just walk in and score 2300+; I believe I have made significant effort, and with a significant amount of luck, achieved the perfect score. Please note anything that I say here is what works for ME, and it is different for everyone because everyone has different study habits, penchants, pre-SAT strengths, weaknesses, and most importantly, intelligence levels in the different subjects.
My SAT History Starting Off: Into the 2000s A 2100 means an average of 700 on each section. Math Do a lot of problems. 1. 3. 1. 1. Silverturtle's SAT Guide.