While expensive professional coaching has been available for years, RMASS delivers quality workshops and study materials at a reasonable price.

Preparation Works

"The SAT is a high-stakes test. It pays to prepare for it just as you would prepare for any rigorous endeavor. I would never encourage someone to go in cold"

You will receive

• Inside the SAT/PSAT study guide
• 18 training workouts (6 verbal, 6 math and 6 writing)
• Information on the new SAT writing section and essay
• Specific strategies for each type of question on the SAT/PSAT
• General test-taking methods
• Complete explanation of each question and answer on the practice tests
• Unique system for analyzing errors to identify strengths and weaknesses

About the workshop

• Find out what's on the SAT/PSAT
• Become familiar with the test style
• Learn strategies and techniques for each of the three subjects
• Learn how to effectively use your calculator
• Learn ZAPPING
• Reduce test anxiety
• Learn about the new written essay

Click here to find an RMASS SAT workshop in your area.

What is the SAT?

The SAT or Scholastic Assessment Test is a college admissions exam given seven times a year. There are currently three sections: writing, critical reading and math. The SAT takes three hours and 45 minutes. Most students take the SAT during the winter/spring of their junior year, saving the fall of their senior year for retesting, if necessary.

You will receive three scores on the SAT, one writing, one critical reading, one math. Each subject is scored on a scale of 200-800 points. Combine the three scores for a total SAT score. The national average is about 1525. You will also receive your essay score separately.

SAT FORMAT	TIME	CONTENT	ITEM TYPES	SCORE
Writing Skills	60 mins comprising a 25-min student written essay, one 25-min and one 10-min multiple-choice section	Grammar, usage, and word choice	Student written essay, identifying sentence errors, improving sentences and improving paragraphs	200-800
Critical Reading	70 mins comprising two 25-min sections and one 20-min section	Critical reading and sentence-level reading	Reading comprehension, sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading	200-800
Mathematics	70 mins comprising two 25-min sections and one 20-min section	Number and operations; algebra and functions; geometry; statistics, probability, and data analysis	Five-choice multiple-choice questions and grid-ins	200-800

For further information: http://www.collegeboard.com

What is the PSAT?

The PSAT is the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test.  It is a two hour test given once a year in October. There are five separate sections: two math sections, two verbal sections, and one writing skills section.  Each subject is scored on a scale from 20 to 80 points for a total of 240 maximum points.  National Merit Scholarship semifinalists are selected based on the PSAT score.

Most high school students take the PSAT during their junior year, however, many schools now allow sophomores to take the test for practice.

PSAT TEST FORMAT			Questions
Mathematics	Two 25 minute tests	Multiple Choice Problem Solving Grid-Ins	28 10
Critical Reading	Two 25 minute tests	Sentence Completions Critical Reading	13 35
Writing Skills	One 30 minute test	Identifying Sentence Errors Improving Sentences Improving Paragraphs	14 20 5

For further information: http://www.collegeboard.com