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Week 2 SAT Challenge! (Discussion)

acrosstheuniverse said – Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:49:55 -0000 ( Edit Link )

Here’s your Week 2 SAT Question!

Rewrite the paragraph and submit your answer below.

Is you’re mind on college right now? Many people want to the grades we know we deserve. However, acheiving good marks on the SAT is more then answering A, B, C, D or E. Its about critical thinking. The SAT accesses your ability to analyze, thinking and solve problems, just like u’ll be doing in your post-secondary institution. Remember; the SAT’s are not needed to apply to canadian schools. However Canadian universities and colleges may require of you a application essay, record of extracurricular involve-ment and rationally your academic record. Some Americcan schools prides themselves on there dedication to SAT scores. Is a good idea to look into the cutoff grades for the school that interests you most. That way u can prepare yourself for achieve what is accepted off you. But don’t let the SAT scare you out off reaching for the school of ur dreamz. Many schools ure welcoming to International Students in Canada and the United Stats and are open to helping you transistioning. Prepare, practice, have confidences in your abilities and you’ll walk about of that examination feeling reddy for nething.

Remember to look out for…
* Spelling
* Grammar
* Punctuation
* Capitalization
* Word Choice/ Diction

The correct version of this paragraph will be given in Thursday’s SAT Newsletter!

There are many variations to this exercise so post your version and we’ll see if you can pick out each and every mistake. Good luck!

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lechuck said – Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:48:26 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

I’m going to attempt the first couple sentences, I’ve underlined what I changed/added. Am I allowed to add?

Is your mind on college right now? Many people want to achieve the grades we know we deserve. However, achieving good marks on the SAT is more then just answering A, B, C, D, or E. It’s about critical thinking.

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acrosstheuniverse said – Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:56:45 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

Yes, you’re definitely allowed to add. Anything to make the paragraph better in clarity, form, structure, spelling etc.

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acrosstheuniverse said – Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:59:30 -0000 ( Flag Edit Mark / Unmark Best Link )

The answer you’ve been waiting for!

Is your mind on college right now? Many people want the grades they know they deserve. However, achieving good marks on the SAT is more than answering A,B,C,D or E; it’s about critical thinking. The SAT tests your ability to analyze, think and solve problems just like you’ll be doing in your post-secondary institution. Remember, the SATs are not needed when applying to Canadian schools. However Canadian universities and colleges may require of you an application essay, record of extracurricular involvement and most likely your academic record. Some American schools pride themselves on their dedication to SAT scores. It is a good idea to look into the cut-off grades for the school that interests you most. This way you can prepare yourself and achieve what is expected of you. Don’t let the SAT scare you out of reaching for the school of your dreams. Many schools in Canada and the United States are welcoming to international students, and are open to helping you transition. Prepare, practice, have confidence in your abilities and you’ll walk out of that examination feeling ready for anything.

I haven’t underlined what I’ve changed. Can you pick out the words that were spelled wrong? Or grammar that has been fixed? Was there anything you see changed here that you didn’t pick up on?

If anything in this paragraph that has been changed but you don’t think it has to be, or you don’t understand why, post below and we’ll discuss it.

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