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Zen in the Art of the Sat by Matt Bardin

Zen in the Art of the Sat

How to Think, Focus, and Achieve Your Highest Score

Matt Bardin, Susan Fine

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 25, 2005

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Who it’s for
SAT preparation here pairs attention to how you think with practical steps for studying.
Themes
SAT preparation, Mindfulness and focus, Test anxiety
Genres
Test Prep, YA Mindfulness & Meditation, YA Mental Health

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About this book

How do you prepare for a test? Study the material, of course. But studying for the SAT is different—knowing facts is not enough. On the SAT, basic information is presented in tricky new combinations, and getting the right answers depends less on what you know than on how you think. Zen in the Art of the SAT, written for those in grades 9–12, can help you achieve your highest score on the new SAT.

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• Learn to let go of worries and fears, calm your mind, and bring your attention to the present moment. • Explore the main obstacles actual students have faced and how they overcame them. • Assess yourself: know what role anxiety plays in your test-taking and learn how to change reading habits that may be limiting your success. • Create a study plan that will work for you. • Find out how your parents can support you best. • Discover your mind’s hidden natural ability to solve problems. The techniques in Zen in the Art of the SAT were developed through years of work with students in New York City, one of the most competitive test-prep markets in America.

Thinking Through the SAT

SAT preparation here pairs attention to how you think with practical steps for studying.

Come here for

  • Ways to calm test worries and focus on the present moment
  • A self-assessment of anxiety and reading habits

Expect

  • Exploration of obstacles students have faced and how they overcame them
  • Guidance on creating a study plan and involving parental support

Where it sits

YA Mindfulness & Meditation62%
Test Prep48%
YA Mental Health37%

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Publisher categories

  • Elementary Education
  • Higher Education
  • College Entrance Exams
  • College Guides
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  • SAT Prep
  • Study Skills & Guides
  • Study & Test-Taking Skills
  • Personal Growth for Teens
Authors
Matt Bardin, Susan Fine
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 25, 2005
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
SAT preparation · Mindfulness and focus · Test anxiety
Reading lane
Elementary Education