The new SAT at a glance
Here is a section-by-section of the new SAT exam, which debuted March 12.
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Testing you on the new SAT
Here's the lowdown on the three sections from a bona fide SAT expert.
www.collegebound.net/go-girl/
gostudy/newsat.html
Survey of new SAT reveals major challenges for students
After months of media attention and mounting anxiety in American high schools, students finally got a taste of the new SAT on Saturday, March 12. Here's what some students thought about the experience.
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New_SAT.html?GT1=6305
Your SAT essay outline
The essay portion of the new SAT is a scary uncertainty, especially because this essay can also be viewed by admissions officers during the application review. Here's help: Follow this four-paragraph outline to ace the new SAT essay.
www.nextstepmagazine.com/NSMPages/
articledetails.aspx?articleid=1936
The new SAT critical reading test
Q: What do they mean by critical reading? The SAT has a new critical reading test. The biggest change is the elimination of analogy problems. In its stead, test takers will find short, one-paragraph reading passages. Here are some tips to help you prepare.
www.nextstepmagazine.com/NSMPages/
articledetails.aspx?articleid=1926
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SAT improves, but states are brewing up a better idea
Eighteen states have introduced high school graduation exams. If states improved those tests, many colleges would feel comfortable relying on them.
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Longer SAT just adds to takers' stress
The College Board and the $300 million test-prep industry are hissing at each other over the heads of the students, who understand too well that a college degree has become a requirement for earning a decent living in this country.
www.baltimoresun.com/features/bal-to.
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Personal finance: Your first car
Just thinking about it conjures up glorious images of freedom — freedom from carpools and parents' schedules, freedom to come and go as you please. Unfortunately, someone has got to pay for your wheels.
www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/
05apr/cons_edapr.htm
A hearty welcome to the following new TCPA member
From Northwestern High School: Alexandria Shakoor. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow’s CPA.
Give us a run for the money!
Attention, all runners, walkers and volunteers! It's the MACPA's annual 1040K Run and 1040EZ Fun Walk, scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at Rash Field in Baltimore. The fun-filled day includes race awards, refreshments and the chance to win many awards! For more information on the race or to register, please go to www.macpa.org/race/.
Why not put a team together? We will be giving a prize for the biggest team ... so register now! Proceeds from the race will go to Maryland Saves, an organization dedicated to financial literacy.
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