<p>@GarboCat putting notes in the Calc is cheating. I meant downloading cheat programs and SAT specialized things. There’s nothing wrong with games or I think I have some probability stuff on it too. Also, he specifically mentioned CAS which is not allowed. The nspire is also not allowed, mainly due to the CAS system</p>
<p>@howtosaveuhlife my bad. I always forget the rules on the 89 because it varies on all the tests. I usually just bring my 84 cuz I know it’s safe.</p>
<p>@GarboCat the author says right in the q and a on his website that the book is about how he learned to cheat on the SAT…<br>
Technically it’s cheating but they don’t check for the programs. But it gives you an unfair advantage, so it’s cheating.</p>
<p>@guineagirl96- TI-89 and many other “Smart Calculators” are allowed. CHECK THE COLLEGE BOARD website. </p>
<p>Stop calling everything “Cheating” are you the College Board? Do you make the test? Are you the universal authority on what defines cheating and what doesn’t? </p>
<p>“Technically it’s cheating but they don’t check for the programs. But it gives you an unfair advantage, so it’s cheating.”</p>
<p>You are not in a position to make this kind of statement. The term “unfair advantage” is completely subjective, followed by an erroneous conjecture with no support. </p>
<p>Nowhere on the CB website does it specifically ban using programs. Allowing the use of a calculator insinuates the usage of all of its functions. </p>
<p>From CB Website: “You are not required to clear the memory on your calculator.” </p>
<p>As long as one uses an approved calculator in the required manner (wi-fi off, etc), it is perfectly legal. </p>
<p>@Mandalorian
First of all, why have you taken such an aggressive tone? I stated my opinion politely. No I am not the college board, but I am a high school senior and have an opinion. </p>
<p>maybe you are right that they don’t specifically ban a lot of them (and I already mentioned that I was wrong about the 89). But I know where I’ve taken the SAT, they will take away Nspires and higher, especially nspires because they have a “qwerty” keyboard. It may vary from testing location (although it shouldn’t, may just be uneducated proctors). It has been my observation from experience on all the tests I’ve taken and how i’ve observed my peers, that it is safer to stick with 84s or 83s (89s are fine too, but I’m not comfortable with it myself), in case they do take the highers away. It would not be good to have your calculator taken away. Personally, I would not take that risk. The way they define cheating where I go to school is anything that gives you an unfair advantage, which under that definition is true. Maybe the college board doesn’t enforce it as cheating, but its still dishonest and unethical.</p>
<p>Also consider the possibility that maybe they have changed the calculator rules. The have been many changes since I took it first, and I just stick to the rules I originally had.</p>
<p>@guineagirl96
<a href=“SAT Calculator Policy – SAT Suite | College Board”>The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board;
Read the rest. Nspire cas’s are allowed. </p>
What sat tips can u give me? I am taking it in March and need a lot of help… 1450
how??? can u tell me what you did?
I went up 400 points from October to December. It’s possible and very much in reach, just do the work
For math:
Know the rules by HEART. Every book has a few pages full of strategies/rules. Learn them and you will be able to use them on every question you get.
Writing:
If you’re a native English speaker forget about the rules and what not and just use your natural instinct. On the essay, try to captivate the reader with your first paragraph because with the way the essay graders are taught to score, they only scan over your essay body. Use personal experiences that relate to the topic and use subtle but high level vocabulary as much as you can.
Good luck to you!
@Whoppa Can you please tell me how? I got 1590 a week ago and My general test is in a month, so I have to improve it really fast. How did u do that? Please answer me
@EatPoems I loved your advice. I myself am working under a time crunch, and I’d love to know which book you would recommend for a student who has maybe 3 weeks to a month but is willing to put forth as much time as possible.
And I’d love to know what overall SAT prep strategy your company uses, even if I wouldn’t be able to squeeze in enough of it under my time constraint.
@RaggedInsomnia There are a lot of strategies! Have you tried making flashcards covering the things you miss as you go through the Blue Book? For instance, maybe you always stall on remainder questions, or miss subject-verb agreement errors, or even make a slip up with something like 6 * 9 or the meaning of “acrimonious.” Whatever the case may be, making flashcards for all the things you miss helps make your studying active and your review far more efficient.
You can even use Quizlet to make mobile device flashcards, but honestly, I still prefer the good 'ole 3 x 5 cards–with the exception of vocabulary review. For that, I recommend people make an Excel chart because of how big the list can/should get. Let me know if that helps!