Critical Reading & Writing - Introducing the SAT

The video discusses the varying importance of SAT scores in college admissions, noting that more exclusive schools may prioritize other factors like life experiences and essays. It uses a crossword puzzle analogy to explain how practice can improve performance on the SAT, emphasizing the importance of familiarity with the test format.

How does the importance of SAT scores vary among colleges?

• Less exclusive colleges require higher SAT scores.

• SAT scores are not considered by any college.

• All colleges require the same SAT score.

• More exclusive colleges generally require higher SAT scores.

What factors might be more important than SAT scores at highly exclusive schools?

• Only essays matter.

• Only extracurricular activities matter.

• Life experiences, extracurricular activities, and essays.

• Only SAT scores matter.

What is the key to excelling in the SAT according to the crossword puzzle analogy?

• Ignoring the test format.

• Practicing and becoming familiar with the test.

• Inherent genetic ability.

• Only studying math.

How are the SAT and crossword puzzles similar?

• Both have a set number of recurring patterns and clues.

• Both require artistic skills.

• Both are based on luck.

• Both are only for entertainment.

What can students do to improve their SAT performance?

• Ignore the test and focus on other activities.

• Practice and become familiar with recurring patterns.

• Only study vocabulary.

• Rely solely on their natural intelligence.