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From: jnp@calmasd.GE.COM (John Pantone)
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Subject: Re: SAT Practice Software Recommendations?
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Date: Tue, 17-Mar-87 16:39:07 EST
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Posted: Tue Mar 17 16:39:07 1987
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Summary: Aptitude - How can you study ?
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In article <343@houxa.UUCP>, mel1@houxa.UUCP (M.HAAS) writes:

> ..... I went ahead and bought Barron's SAT
> for the PC .....
> However, the kids won't touch it.
> ....... (she took the PSAT and didn't do too well considering her
> grades)

Maybe I full of beans - but how can you effectively study for an
Aptitude test?  Oh sure, you could become more comfortable with the
"style" and format of the test, but improving your aptitude ??

You have noticed a phenomenon which has bothered admissions counselors
for years (I have been on an admissions council) - Grades are almost
completely UNCORRELATED with the SAT!  Plenty of good grade earners
are just that - and plenty of poor grade earners have lots of
(un-used) aptitude.

The SAT attempts to measure the applicants ability to reason, and
utilize existing knowlege - I would be very skeptical of anything
which claimed to be very effective in raising SAT scores - short of
a good long school carreer!
-- 
These opinions are solely mine and in no way reflect those of my employer.  
John M. Pantone @ GE/Calma R&D, Data Management Group, San Diego
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