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As if high schoolers weren't under enough pressure, the SAT is changing its format, meaning that most of what kids have learned about the test needs to be tossed (along with their big sister's study guides). But just as it has for over 20 years, Up Your Score will be on call, with expert advice, sound strategies, and sharp wit to take the pain out of SAT prep and help students outsmart the test... More

As if high schoolers weren't under enough pressure, the SAT is changing its format, meaning that most of what kids have learned about the test needs to be tossed (along with their big sister's study guides). But just as it has for over 20 years, Up Your Score will be on call, with expert advice, sound strategies, and sharp wit to take the pain out of SAT prep and help students outsmart the test on the big day. With the latest updated info and the help of six pros who aced the test, readers will learn how to think like the new SAT, improve their memory and discover how to maintain peak concentration, master insider math tricks, and much more. Plus, this edition features the latest in pop culture references, which will keep students paying attention.

At a glance: What's new on the new SAT?

o More aligned with high-school curriculum and the Common Core standards
o Greater focus on "real world" skills like in-depth analysis of content and evidence
o Math covers fewer topics, with a new emphasis on problem solving, data analysis, understanding graphs and charts
o Reading and Writing sections combined into one "Evidence-Based Reading and Writing" section
o Essay now optional
o Fewer questions; no penalty for wrong answers
o Scoring: Returns to 1600, from 2400