Standing Out on the SAT and ACT: Perfect Scorers' Uniquely Effective Strategies for Testing and Admissions Success - Paperback

by Blake Cecil (Author), Joann P. Digennaro (Introduction by), Shiv Gaglani (Author)

*Visit k12.osmosis.org for more information on why this book is a must-have strategic resource for the SAT, ACT, AP Tests, and College Admissions* This is not merely a test-prep book. Part philosophical, yet always practical, Standing Out is the first book of its kind written by perfect scorers on the SAT and ACT who know that skills - not scores - are what really matter. It is filled with uniquely effective strategies that will not only improve your test scores, but more importantly in the process improve your readiness to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. The following is a sample of what Standing Out contains: - PERFECT approach to acing the ACT and SAT, full of invaluable, tested insights - Comprehensive review of high-yield grammar skills - Detailed profiles of the AP exams and SAT Subject Tests - Uniquely effective advice for college admissions - Core strategies to succeeding in college and beyond. Standing Out is based upon the idea that a solid foundation of knowledge and the efficient use of official practice tests will help you achieve at your true potential. We have seen many students break through plateaus with ease once they read these preparation strategies, which are based on personal experience and feedback from thousands of students who have directly and indirectly benefited from them. This book will help motivate you to succeed on the SAT and ACT, provide the information and resources necessary to excel on the tests and in school, and arm you with the strategies you need to reach - and surpass - your goals. We also provide invaluable information on the college admissions process, dissipating any cloud of intimidation it may cast. In summary Standing Out is a rich, detailed resource on the SAT, ACT, AP Tests, Subject Tests, and admissions that any college-bound student, parent, teacher, or guidance counselor will benefit from. We wish you the best of luck in your efforts to stand out

Author Biography

Shiv Gaglani has mentored over a hundred students on their test prep and admissions over the past decade. An MD/MBA candidate at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Harvard Business School, Shiv graduated from Harvard College in 2010 with highest honors and soon thereafter wrote a book for students interested in research (www.successwithscience.org). In high school he achieved perfect SAT (1600) and ACT (36) scores by using the strategies described in Standing Out. Shiv is a co-founder of the quickly-growing education technology company, Osmosis. Blake Cecil has a history of helping students succeed on the SAT and ACT. Under the alias silverturtle, he published a free guide on College Confidential that has earned over half a million views and received broad praise. Beside this, he has deep experience personally tutoring students on standardized tests and essay writing. He graduated first in his class from Normal Community High School in central Illinois and achieved perfect scores on the SAT (2400) and ACT (36). He attends Brown University and is a dedicated improvisational classical pianist. The chapter on AP and SAT Subject Tests was expertly contributed by Christian Fong, a senior at Princeton University who scored a 5 on twenty AP Tests and 800 on seven Subject Tests.