SAT Structure
How many sections are there on the SAT? (minus the essay)
4
What does B.A. stand for?
Bachelor of Arts
What's the acronym for the question order completion strategy for the reading section?
DFIG
12
Which punctuation is typically used to show possession and in contractions?
apostrophe
How many questions are there in the reading section?
65
What is the name of the degree earned at a community college?
Associate's degree
It'll refer to a specific line reference.
What is scientific notation?
A shorthand way to write very large or very small numbers
Which punctuation is used to set off a phrase?
comma
How many questions are there in the two math sections?
58
What is the difference between a college and an university?
A college only offers a Bachelors degree (4 year degree). A university offers graduate degrees such as Masters and Ph.D. in addition to the Bachelors degree.
What is LOTD and when should you use it?
Letter of the day, you choose one letter to fill in all your unanswered questions when given the '5 minutes remaining' warning.
What is the smallest, positive, prime number?
2
Which two punctuation are interchangeable on the SAT? (there are two possible answers)
commas and dashes
semi colons and periods
How much time is given for the Writing & Language section?
35 minutes
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What are the three rules for the picking numbers strategy?
1) choose easy numbers (like 2,5,10, etc)
2) avoid 0 and 1
3) avoid numbers in the question or answer choices
How many positive, even digits are there between -5 and 10?
4
Which punctuation is used to indicate that a list is to follow?
colon
*** BONUS: Which subject is tested on the ACT that is not tested on the SAT?
What is the bursar?
the cashier
Which questions should you complete first on the Writing and Language section?
* hint: there are only 2 types
Grammar questions
How do you solve a factorial?
Example: 6!
6!=6x5x4x3x2x1
You'd multiply the number by every number from itself to 1.
In what situation, can you use a semi colon?
when connecting two complete sentences that are closely tied in meaning