Hack the SAT: Strategies and Sneaky Shortcuts That Can

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A top SAT coach—whose high-scoring strategies earned him $300 an hour from Manhattan’s elite private-school students —now makes his unique, proven secrets available to all.

Money can buy academic success, and the SAT is no exception. Harvard honors graduate Eliot Schrefer discovered this lucrative truth when he took a job at the nation’s most exclusive test-prep firm. He has helped hundreds of his clients raise their scores an average of 300 points and reel in admission to exclusive colleges. Now, in a guide that is as unique as his tricks, Schrefer brings his extraordinary pointers to every anxious applicant.

This user-friendly rescue manual delivers such scoreboosting features as:

• a killer vocabulary list, including words the SAT has repeated for decades (and why reading Vanity Fair magazine is smart test prep)

• cheap tricks to master the math section (surprise! you learned all you needed to know about SAT math by the eighth grade)

• how to be a grammar genius without cracking another book (bonus: discover the tiny subset of grammar rules that is the SAT’s secret lover)

Schrefer writes in a snappy, conversational tone, dishing gossipy anecdotes about former clients while presenting advice not found in competing books. With a design that is as vibrant as a gamer’s virtual world, this is the ultimate weapon in the quest for test-score triumph.

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Average Customer Review

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

good, July 4, 2010

KJL Taicho (the heart of the world) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hack the SAT: Strategies and Sneaky Shortcuts That Can Raise Your Score Hundreds of Points (Paperback)

I remember taking this SAT 2 yrs ago. :) It was a very helpful book in conjunction with others and practice tests.

Gives you a good headstart and mental focus that you need.
Shortcuts that you never thought of are in here.
When you need more time, these tricks can help. :)

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful

A Mixed Bag, August 14, 2008

BookLover "BookLover" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hack the SAT: Strategies and Sneaky Shortcuts That Can Raise Your Score Hundreds of Points (Paperback)

This book is truly a mixed bag. On one hand, it's funny, easy to read, and contains some smart tips. On the other hand, it contains very few examples and some embarrassing errors, which caused me to question its accuracy.

I applaud the author for writing a concise SAT guide that is accessible to the typical student. However, I would strongly advise readers to use this book in conjunction with the College Board's own preparation guides. On its own, this book does not provide adequate background material - or examples - for the average reader.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful

wish i'd seen this before paying for a private tutor!, July 23, 2008

Eli (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hack the SAT: Strategies and Sneaky Shortcuts That Can Raise Your Score Hundreds of Points (Paperback)

Unfortunately, my friend turned me on to this book after my parents blew a couple grand (at least) on a high priced SAT tutor. The information in this book was not only as accurate as that given by my tutor, but also was much easier to understand. The study tips really helped to build my confidence and were easy to remember. I would honestly recommend anyone thinking of paying a private tutor for help beating the system look at this book first - it's awesome!