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Get your (digital) SAT on, the easy wayDigital SAT Prep 2024 For Dummies gives you all the practice you need (FOUR practice tests, to be specific, PLUS extra math practice) to take this oh-so-important test with confidence. We don't need to tell you that a high score on the SAT can put you on the road to admission at the school of your dreams and can even translate into scholarships that will help get you there.
Get ready to take on your first college research paper like a pro Just got assigned your first college research paper? Don’t sweat it! College Research Papers For Dummies has your back with the perfect companion to these not-as-hard-as-they-look assignments. Discover how to research, argue, problem-solve, analyze, and synthesize your way through even the densest material.
Learn to get your ideas across clearly and correctly—the easy way English Grammar All-in-One For Dummies is packed with everything you need to know to communicate with confidence—in your writing, on standardized tests, at work, on social media, and everywhere else. Strong verbal and written skills can help you get where you want to be, and this easy-to-understand Dummies guide will help you understand the English grammar principles you need to know so you can improve your understanding of basic grammar and punctuation rules, easily identify parts of speech, and communicate more effectively.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-09-2023
If you're learning English grammar or trying to brush up on some of it, this Cheat Sheet will come in handy. It includes the parts of speech, sentence essentials, tips on using pronouns and punctuation, adding style to your writing, and more.Parts of speechParts of speech are the building blocks of the English language.
Dummies helps you nail it on test day We don’t need to tell you what the SAT is, because you already know that a high score on this college entrance exam can put you on the road to admission or even a scholarship at the school of your dreams. If you’re one of the over 2 million students taking the SAT this year, you need SAT Prep 2023 For Dummies with Online Practice to help you perform your best.
Learn to dot your I’s and cross your T’s with this hands-on grammar practice The rules of grammar can seem abstract and confusing. But putting them into practice will help you understand and retain grammatical conventions. In Grammar: 1001 Practice Questions For Dummies, you’ll get the step-by-step and hands-on experience you need to improve your conjugations, gerund use, punctuation, and more.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-08-2022
Whether you’re trying to write a college admission essay for the Common Application, Coalition, or even a supplemental essay for an individual school, the process of writing about yourself might feel unfamiliar and intimidating. However, the college admission essay is a pivotal opportunity to distinguish yourself from others with very similar credentials and encourage a school to admit you.
Article / Updated 08-14-2023
Sitting through the actual SAT is like being on stage. No matter how well you know the song or the routine, the first time you get up there it’s a new experience and your performance goes south. However, the second time is always much better. Students tell me again and again that the second time they took the SAT went much better than the first time, partly because they had more practice, but also because the second time they were used to it.
Article / Updated 03-26-2021
Everyone does these. Everyone except you, that is! Most test-takers make these mistakes on the SAT, look back on them, think about them, learn, try again, and finally get things right. That’s them. You, however, will know in advance what not to do. © zimmytws / Shutterstock.com
You Won’t Forget Your Wristwatch
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Article / Updated 03-26-2021
The SAT Reading Test isn’t like what you’re used to. These are college-level journal articles on literature, science, and social studies, and you’re asked to identify such mind-bending concepts as the purpose of a phrase or what’s implied by a paragraph. The SAT starts with this test, so you’re also doing this at 8 a.