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SAT Prep Plus 2021
by Kaplan Test PrepKaplan's SAT Prep Plus 2021 prepares you for test day with expert strategies, clear explanations, and realistic practice, including a 250-question online Qbank. Ample practice questions, quizzes, a layout based on student feedback, and online study-planning guidance.We're so certain that SAT Prep Plus 2021 offers all the guidance you need to excel on the SAT that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the SAT—or you'll get your money back.The Best PracticeFive full-length Kaplan practice tests: two in the book and three onlineMore than 1,400 practice questions with detailed explanationsPre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skipMixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you&’ve learnedA practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehensionExpert scoring, analysis, and explanations online for two official College Board SAT Practice TestsEfficient Strategy&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter so you don&’t lose sight of the fact that the SAT math test is primarily a strategy test.&“Reflect&” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics after completing each chapter and make a plan for improving before the test.Online study guidance helps you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test.Kaplan&’s expert strategies for each test section, including special techniques for the optional essay.Expert GuidanceWe know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the SAT, and use real data to design the most effective strategies and study plans.Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn.We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools.Want even more practice questions, strategies and tips, and expert video lessons online? Try our biggest book available: SAT Total Prep 2021.
SAT Reading & Writing Prep
by Kaplan Test PrepPrepare for the SAT with confidence! With more than 75 years of experience and more than 95% of our students getting into their top-choice schools, Kaplan knows how to increase your score and get you into your top-choice college. Prep Smarter. Not Harder. Kaplan&’s SAT Reading and Writing Prep provides everything you need to master the challenging Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections on the SAT. This focused guide provides concise review of how to effectively and efficiently read passages to answer questions correctly and ample practice, from drills to mixed practice sets, to help you raise your score.Kaplan&’s SAT Reading and Writing Prep contains many features to help improve test scores, including: * 19 Comprehensive Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Practice Sets with detailed explanations * More than 150 practice questions with expert explanations * Methods and strategies to improve your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score* Full Reading and Writing and Language practice test sections Kaplan provides the practice you need to improve your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score—guaranteed. Kaplan&’s SAT Reading and Writing Prep is the must-have preparation tool for every student looking to score higher and get into their top-choice college.Best used with Kaplan&’s SAT Prep Plus for comprehensive SAT prep.
SAT Total Prep 2021
by Kaplan Test PrepRated "Best of the Best" in SAT Prep Books by BestReviews, May 2019SAT Total Prep 2021, Kaplan&’s biggest SAT prep book, has more than 1,000 pages of content review, efficient strategies, and realistic practice to help you score higher. This updated edition includes hundreds of new practice questions, new quizzes, and a new layout based on student feedback. With SAT Total Prep 2021 you'll have everything you need in one big book, plus one-year access to online resources including a new 250-question Qbank, video lessons, and practice tests to help you master each section of the SAT.The Most PracticeFive full-length Kaplan practice tests: two in the book and three online.More than 1,500 practice questions with detailed explanations, including hundreds of brand new questions.Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip.Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you&’ve learned.Longer quizzes after every unit to help you cement your understanding.A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus, and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension.Expert scoring, analysis, and explanations online for two official College Board SAT Practice Tests.Efficient Strategy&“On Test Day&” strategy notes in every math chapter so you don&’t lose sight of the fact that the SAT math test is primarily a strategy test.&“Reflect&” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics after completing each chapter and make a plan for improving before the test.Kaplan&’s expert strategies for each test section, including special techniques for the optional essay.Online study guidance to help you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test.Expert GuidanceWe know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the SAT, and we use real data to design the most effective strategies and study plans.Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn.We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools.We're so certain that SAT Total Prep 2021 offers all the guidance you need to excel on the SAT that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the SAT—or you'll get your money back.
The Best 385 Colleges, 2020 Edition
by The Princeton Review and Robert FranekA revised and updated edition of the hottest college guidebook, a perennial favorite of the national media!NO ONE KNOWS COLLEGES LIKE THE PRINCETON REVIEW! The Princeton Review's college rankings started in 1992 with surveys from 30,000 students. Over 25 years and more than a million student surveys later, we stand by our claim that there is no single “best” college, only the best college for you … and that this is the book that will help you find it!STRAIGHT FROM STUDENTS TO YOU· 385 in-depth school profiles based on candid feedback from 140,000 students, covering academics, administration, campus life, and financial aid· Insights on unique college character, social scene, and moreRANKING LISTS & RATINGS SCORES· Lists of the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on students' opinions of academics, campus life, facilities, and much more· Ratings for every school on Financial Aid, Selectivity, and Quality of LifeDETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION· The "Inside Word" on competitive applications, test scores, tuition, and average indebtedness· Comprehensive information on selectivity, freshman profiles, and application deadlines at each schoolPlus! Free access to 2 full-length practice tests online (1 SAT and 1 ACT) to help you prep for the important admissions-exams part of your admissions journey.
Paying for College, 2020 Edition
by The Princeton Review and Kalman ChanyA SMARTER WAY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. Take control of your financial aid experience with this essential guide—the only annual guidebook with line-by-line instructions for completing the FAFSA aid forms!Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. With line-by-line instructions for filling out the FAFSA and consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs, Paying for College helps you take control of your experience and:• Learn how the new tax law affects financing your college education• Maximize your financial aid eligibility• Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college costs and avoid expensive mistakes• Complete every question on the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms to your best advantage• Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal them if necessary • Plan strategically as a separated/divorced parent, blended family, or independent student
College Admissions Cracked
by Jill Margaret ShulmanHow to help your kid navigate the college admissions process -- from scheduling standardized tests to writing essays -- month by month, girlfriend's-guide style.So, your child is a high school junior. You've heard other parents with kids older than yours whisper the word "college" like it was a terminal disease. You've seen their taut, maniacal grins as they try to hold it together. The process of weathering and conquering the college admissions process with a teenager is a daunting affair for many. Advice will pour in through friends, your child's guidance counselor, and your mother's neighbor's cousin.Thankfully, Jill Margaret Shulman, a college admissions coach, application evaluator, college writing instructor, essayist, author, and empathetic parent, is here to be your fiercest ally. She'll guide you through the entire crazy ritual that college admissions has become, month by month, breath by deep, cleansing breath, until you drop your kid off at college where she will ignore your phone calls and texts. Come as you are -- whether chill or roiling with anxiety -- and Shulman, along with a platoon of experts and fellow parents, will help you maintain your strength and sense of self-worth, so easily lost somewhere between your teenager's screaming, "I hate you! You're ruining my life!" and typing your credit card number into the College Board's website for the twentieth time. You've got college admissions cracked, and now, this book has got your back.
Princeton Review ACT Premium Prep, 2020
by The Princeton ReviewTHE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR YOUR HIGHEST POSSIBLE ACT SCORE—including 8 full-length practice tests for realistic prep, content reviews for all test sections, techniques for scoring success, and premium online extras.Techniques That Actually Work.• Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the ACT• Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score.• Complete coverage of all test topics, including the reading and written portions• Thorough review of the skills necessary to help you ace all five ACT sectionsPractice Your Way to Excellence.• 8 full-length practice tests (4 in the book, 4 online) with detailed answer explanations• Instant score reports for online tests,with optional LiveGrader™ essay scoringAccess to Our Exclusive Premium Online Student Tools.• Online practice exams to hone your test-taking techniques• Video tutorials with expert advice from leading course instructors• Customized multi-week study plans• Exclusive access to college and university rankings• College admissions and financial aid tips• Special downloadable "College Admissions Insider" booklet packed with information about planning college visits, picking a perfect school, and writing standout essays
Cracking the SSAT & ISEE, 2020 Edition
by The Princeton ReviewWORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER, WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW. Get the prep you need to ace the SSAT & ISEE with 6 full-length practice tests, thorough content reviews, and tons of extra drills in the book.Techniques That Actually Work.• Time-saving tips to help you effectively tackle the exam• Problem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questions• Point-earning strategies for multiple-choice questions Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score.• Complete coverage of the Math, Verbal, and Reading sections for both tests• A thorough review of fundamental math skills and frequently appearing SSAT and ISEE vocabulary words• A detailed syllabus online that you can download and print for easy reference and notesPractice Your Way to Excellence.• 5 full-length, in-book practice tests (2 for SSAT, 3 for ISEE) with detailed scoring instructions• 1 full-length, downloadable SSAT Elementary Level exam online• Practice questions and drills inside the book for every level, subject, and question type to keep track of your progress
From High School to College
by Elizabeth HambletCollege is a different world from high school and the laws, expectations, and culture around disability services and accommodations are different, too. Elizabeth Hamblet, a Columbia University Learning Specialist/Consultant and recognized transition speaker and writer, has written a one-of-a-kind, step-by-step guide that is an essential resource for college-bound students, their families, and the special educators and school counselors who work with them.
College and Career Success for Students with Learning Disabilities
by Roslyn DolberThis book offers advice for choosing a college and getting accepted, facing the challenges of coursework, and assessing job options.