Chapter 6 The Not-So-Optional Essay
Does Optional Really Mean Optional?
Not What Is Said, but How It’s Said
One Template to Rule Them All
How Is the SAT Essay Scored?
How to Write Good
Why You Shouldn’t Hate the Essay
Chapter 7 Guessing, or Defeating the Impostors from Hell
Impostors from Hell
Guessing, the SAT, and the Specter of World Destruction
The Five Rules of Guessing
Some More Good Advice
Chapter 8 But Wait! You Also Get . . .
Little Circles
Cursing Cursive
Yoga and the SAT
The SAT and the Internet
Cheating
Is the SAT Biased?
A Test Taker’s Guide to Proctors
What’s the Best Way to Prepare the Day Before the SAT?
Sneaky Snacking
Fashion and Beauty Tips
Keeping Track of Time
Stick It in Your Ear
SATitis
Canceling Counseling
The SSS
SATing for Dollars
Some Other Thoughts on Getting into College