Patch Provides H.S. Prep for SATs

Michele Shulman, a former high school English teacher and private SAT tutor, will begin authoring a column "Test Prep" on Monday. 

Test Prep is designed as a straightforward resource to guide students and their parents along the path to SAT success.  It serves as an introduction for newcomers to the test and a review for those who have already tackled the exam but may need additional support and direction.

Since the SAT is what grants admission to college, many parents and students grow anxious about taking the test – and studying for it. They wonder: how to go about studying, how much time to spend preparing, and how to find answers to general questions about the exam. 

The Test Prep guide on Commack Patch will serve as a daily reminder of words, tips and provide parents with a new understanding of the test. The columns is available on Mondays at 12 p.m. and will include four sections. 

SAT Word the Day introduces SAT vocabulary, provides a definition and illustrates the meaning of the word with a sample sentence.  

SAT Tip of the Day offers general test taking skills and specific strategies that can be applied to the test.  

Suggested Resources highlights books and online sources to aid in preparation.  

Did You Know?  offers basic facts about the SAT to take the mystery out of the test.  

The SAT does not need to be scary and intimidating; Understanding the nature of the test, arming yourself with strategies and techniques, and thoughtful practice is a surefire way to master the exam.

Michele Shulman is a graduate of Hofstra University where she majored in English and earned both a B.A and M.A.   She taught English at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens and Farmingdale High School, here on Long Island, before taking a leave of absence to raise her children. Currently, she teaches SAT preparation classes and tutors privately.