The new SAT Writing Test is the most dreaded thing since the "facts of life" talk It's a fact of life-SAT reading and writing scores are critical in the college admissions process, and the new writing exam ups the ante! This hands-on workbook walks students through the process of cogent, concise writing and builds their confidence. It includes information on what graders are looking for, three writing tests with model essays and detailed analysis, multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations, and in-depth review chapters on grammar, usage, and style, complete with practice questions and answers. Denise Pivarnik-Nova (Robbinsdale, MN), a high school college preparation and AP English teacher, has served as an item writer for the SAT and the ACT and coordinator of the Minnesota Department of Education's Advanced Placement Incentive Program. SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

DENISE PIVARNIK-NOVA teaches College Preparation and Advanced Placement English. She has served as an Item Writer for the SAT and ACT; she is an independent consultant for the College Board as well as a Reader of the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Exam.