Jane R. Burstein

Jane Burstein has decades of experience as an English teacher, adjunct professor, AP reader, and tutor for the SAT®, ACT®, GRE®, and GMAT® exams. She is the author or coauthor of numerous English and test-prep books.

Articles & Books From Jane R. Burstein

Digital SAT 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies
Fast, focused test prep to help you score you best on the new Digital SAT Digital SAT 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies is the one-and-done study guide that will build your test-day confidence. Calm your jitters with an overview of test content, learn what to expect on the day of the exam, and take a short-form practice test with detailed explanations of the answers.
Digital SAT Prep 2024 For Dummies
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.
Digital SAT Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies
Get the score you need to land scholarships and get into the school of your dreams The SAT is a crucial step in the college admissions process, and a high score can put you on the road to the future you're dreaming of. Digital SAT Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies gives you the building blocks you need to take the test with confidence.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016
The officer candidate tests include the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), and Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB). While these tests are different, they have a few similarities. All the tests, for example, include Verbal and Math subtests. Some tests include a General Science subtest, but others don’t.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
The various officer candidate tests rely heavily on multiple-choice questions to test potential officers. In addition to just knowing the material, these tips can help as you face multiple-choice questions: Carefully read the question and all answer choices. Try to come up with your own answer before considering choices.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Building a strong vocabulary will greatly improve your chances of doing well on the verbal abilities sections of the officer candidate tests. Though the types of questions vary from test to test, these tips will give you an edge: Read widely — on a variety of topics. Look for contextual clues to determine a word’s meaning.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Your preparation for taking an officer candidate test largely depends on which test you’re planning to take. All branches of the U.S. military use the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) for enlistment, but applicants for officer training take different tests for different branches of the military.
Officer Candidate Tests For Dummies
The easy way to prepare for officer candidate testsWant to ace the AFOQT, ASVAB or ASTB? Help is here! Officer Candidate Tests For Dummies gives you the instruction and practice you need to pass the service-specific candidate tests and further your military career as an officer in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.