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    Book Review - Hack the SAT, by Eliot Schrefer

    By Steven Weisman

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    As an SAT Tutor and College Coach, I make it my business to read every relevant piece of literature on
    the subject of SAT Test Prep. I must admit that I have been in the test prep business for some time and
    as a result I am jaded and skeptical when reading anything that promotes "new ideas". Surprisingly,
    "Hack The SAT" (Penquin Books) by Eliot Schrefer brings some fresh ideas to the stodgy world of
    standardized test preparation. The book was recommended to me with much hype. The author is a multi
    faceted fiction writer, non-fiction writer, and tutor to Manhattan's elite children.

    Written in a semi sarcastic tone a la "Up Your Score" (a favorite study guide of mine) the book has
    many smart and sometimes funny approaches to the reading, writing and math sections of the SAT. The
    author gives the student what he calls, several "tricks of the trade"--time saving, problem solving
    methods as well as techniques to avoid the silly traps the testmakers often set. Schrefer's writing style
    attempts to communicate in the language of a High School Junior or Senior. Whether he succeeds is
    anybody's guess. I haven't been in High School for over 30 years.

    The book gives some solid advice on how to properly attack a critical reading passage. A running
    vocabulary list appears at the bottom of each page. There are some basic but necessary rules of
    grammar designed to help with the writing multiple choice part of the SAT. The essay section is
    excellent and a must read. The Math tutorial is fresh and it introduces many time saving tricks with the
    use of a calculator. There are some errors in the Math section which the author promises will be
    corrected with the next printing. A sharp student who can spot these errors will know he or she is
    paying attention!

    In the final chapter, there is a comprehensive mini quiz which the author calls an SAT Drill. The
    answer key refers the student to the particular page where the question's concept is reinforced. A
    special bonus section on college applications is very informative.

    I recommend "Hack The SAT" to students who have taken the exam at least once and have already
    read "Up Your Score". Schrefer's book boldly contends that his secret strategies can raise your score
    hundreds of points. The operative word here is can. He and I both agree that all the slick shortcuts in
    the world will not improve a student's score unless that student is committed to sitting down and taking
    as many practice exams as possible. The same way major league baseball players take batting practice
    every day before the game, the student must practice, practice, practice.

    Steven N. Weisman is an author and private SAT Tutor. Many valuable test strategies and information
    can be found on his blog and website http://www.testniques.com

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