The Score Newsletter, Issue #15: Time to Become a Test Prep Nerd
Ditch the Textbooks, Embrace the Walker Prep System, and Say Hello to Your Inner Test Prep Nerd.
In the realm of ACT and SAT test prep, there's a debate that often arises: are these exams primarily about strategy or content? This is a question worth exploring.
Strategy vs. Content - The Ongoing Debate
For many students, the answer is: both. Generally speaking, it’s not necessarily a question of either/or, but of focus. But here’s the thing — your focus should not only be determined by your level of academic achievement, but also the proximity of your test date.
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“Prepping” for content is a relatively long-term project. With end-of-summer exam dates merely three weeks away, it's time to pivot from content to strategy and tactics if you've been primarily focusing on the former. Walker Pep is here to help you make that switch seamlessly and maximize your score potential.
It's now time to roll up your sleeves, dig deep, and become an ACT / SAT 'nerd' - someone who can navigate the nuances of the strategies, who knows the ins and outs of the question types, and who can leverage proven tactics to answer questions efficiently and accurately.
How to Become an ACT / SAT Nerd in Three Easy Steps
1. Get Familiar with Daily Drills
Every morning at 6:30am ET, a new Daily Drill lands in your inbox. Each drill is meticulously designed to familiarize you with the challenges posed by specific question types on the ACT and SAT verbal sections: be it punctuation, modifier errors, or inferences, or non-citation, I cover it all.
Regular, targeted practice of these key tactics is crucial to boosting your test scores. Miss a daily drill? No problem! Just visit my archive of all previously published Daily Drills and drill sets. And what's more, every drill comes with comprehensive answer explanations, along with any relevant key vocabulary and grammar notes. The answer explanation section also contains links to helpful articles that unravel the correct strategic and tactical approach.
2. Harness the Power of Question Type Inventories
My Question Type Inventories (QTI) will supercharge your quest to quickly and painlessly master question-type tactics and boost your scores. The inventories contain an exhaustive list of every question type in the Reading or English sections of specified official practice tests.
Here’s how it works:
Identify Trouble Spots: Do an English or Reading section from any exam in the SAT or ACT Official Guide. Then, use the corresponding QTI to track the questions you've missed. This helps you identify your most frequently missed question types.
Learn the Strategies and Tactics: Once you've identified your weak areas, explore my detailed tactics articles, which are linked right on the QTI.
Achieve Mastery with Targeted Practice: To ensure you can apply these tactics effectively, the inventory also links to drills and drill sets, offering hands-on exercises tailored to each question type.
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3. Ask and Ye Shall Receive
By becoming a premium, supporting subscriber, you'll also gain access to a community of like-minded test preppers and can have your questions answered by an experienced SAT and ACT prep expert - that's me!
That’s right, for my supporting subscribers, I provide the added benefit of personalized responses to posted questions. Confused about a tactic or answer explanation? Just post a comment, and I'll personally respond.
If you're not already a subscriber, why wait? With the introductory price of only $5 $7 per month, you can unlock my full archive of strategies, answer explanations, and drills, plus gain complete access to all new weekly updates. This is a limited-time offer, so don't miss out! Take advantage of this incredible bargain. Lock in your low monthly rate, and start your journey to higher SAT and ACT verbal scores today!