New SAT
What format is the new SAT?
Computer adaptive. The adaptive part means that the test will adapt to the student, and that each test taker will experience a slightly different exam.
What is the most effective way to improve your vocabulary?
Consistently, and frequently, with daily (or every other day) practice. Use newly learned words in a sentence or try incorporating it into your writing assignments.
What is the ideal number of colleges to apply to?
Trick Question! There is no perfect number, but it is highly recommended to apply to several, split among reach, match, and safety schools, with 2-5 schools in each category. Some students split it up based on Major or Program interest, geography, scholarship/financial aid availability, and campus size and cultural fit. What is NOT recommended is applying narrowly: Only to Ivy Leagues, only to community college...etc. You application is encouraged to have diversity.
Which place has the largest Halloween parade each year
New York City (NYC)
Who is a musician/artist who broke world records with her tour this summer?
Taylor Swift! Bonus point: Name which records or numbers she broke!
True/False: You can skip to any question in the digital SAT exam and answer them out of order
The NEW SAT has 2 main sections: [1] Reading + Writing (lumped together) and [2] Math. Within each section are 2 Modules. So there's 4 Modules total.
True/False: Effective studying and getting a good score on the SAT, ACT, and AP exams require a lot of money and resources.
False: There are plenty of high quality free resources available online, through MMBay, through your school's and your local library's free resources.
True/False: Applications for colleges and scholarships take a long time, so I just won't spend too much time on them.
What did people used to carve on Halloween instead of Pumpkins?
Turnips
Name some of the careers that your Instructors have outside of MMBay? (Give 2)
(1) Software engineer
(2) Consultant
(3) Financial analyst
(4) Data Scientist
(5) Graphic Designer + UX/UI designer
(6) CEO
(7) Biotechnology scientist
(8) Chief People Officer
(9) Venture capital investor
True/False: I only need to know the content of the new SAT exam to do well.
False: Getting familiar with the format, timing and strategy of the new test is just as critical as knowing your content well.
True/False: The best way to study for math is memorize all the equations.
False: Math take consistent practice. Knowing the basic equations is a first step, but daily (or every few days) practice is key to leveling up your understanding and speed.
True/False: Colleges that do not require SAT/ACT exams still highly recommend students take them
True. Most competitive schools with highly ranked programs (especially in STEM fields) highly recommend SAT, ACT and AP exam scores to help prospective students distinguish themselves.
What is the largest number of Jack-O-Lanterns lit at one time in the World Records? (round to nearest 100)
30,581
Who is a rockstar Math Instructor and also a former Mentee?!
Benson Liang!
What type of on-screen tools will the new SAT have?
(1) Graphing calculator for the entire math section
(2) Can bookmark a question for checking and returning to it later
(3) Math formulas reference sheet
(4) Countdown clock
Give an example of active studying
Active studying is taking information taught to you, and creating new content or using it in a different way to ingrain the concepts and deepen your understanding. Example: (1) Using a vocab word in a new sentence. (2) Rearranging a math equation into a different format and using it to solve a new problem
True/False: There is no major that interests me at this college, so it is not worth applying to
False. Many colleges nowadays allow students to design their own majors. AS long as minimum credits are met and the student shows initiative and gets the correct approvals/signatures, they can craft a unique educational experience.
Examples: Computational Biology @ UCLA (C.S. + biology), Integrated Systems @ Stanford (AI and human interfaces).
What is the most popular Halloween Candy in 2022?
Reese's Cups
Which university has the largest library, and is often compared to Harry Potter?
Harvard! The university holds:
20 mil volumes
10 mil maps
400 mil manuscripts
10 mil photographs
(1) It is computer adaptive
(2) The Reading/Verbal section will be shorter, with each passage only corresponding to 1 question
(3) The new digital SAT will be shorter: 2 hours - 14 mins
(4) Students can use a graphing calculator for the Math section
(5) Scores will be immediately available within days, allowing students quicker turnaround time for improvement and college decision-making.
For more details, visit: https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-changes-2023-2024
What is spaced repetition and how does it help you study?
True/False: College is only about grades. I only need to go to my classes and not worry anything else.
False: A lot of learning in college happens outside of classrooms, like in internships and independent research initiatives.College is about much more than memorizing things inside a classroom. You can publish a scientific paper in college, get your name on a technology patent, or intern for a Fortune 500 company! Your relationships that you build with peers/friends, and professors will help you after college!
What is the top 3 most googled halloween costume in 2022?
(1) Witch (300 pts)
(2) Spiderman (150 pts)
(3) Dinosaur (50 pts)
What is the equation to find the vertex of a parabola?
y = a (x - h)2 + k
Where (h, k) is the vertex.