This concise guide features key principles of criticalreading as well as typical types of SAT reading passages, questions, and examples to help maximize scores.

"They say that reading is 'fundamental.' This book makes the mental part fun again. A MUST BUY for the SAT." --Anne Meyers, student, Albuquerque Academy "It's a miracle... Critical reading for the SAT made not only conquerable but downright fun." --Eric Liu, educator and former White House speechwriter Master Critical Reading for the SAT-- FAST! If SAT savvy is what you seek, this book is the resource you need. Learn the secrets, shortcuts, and strategies to succeed--with only minutes of effort a day. Lively and straight-to-the-point, this study aid to the enhanced SAT Critical Reading section presents proven principles that promote effective reading; practical test strategies that are life-savers when you're under time restraints; and sample passages with insightful commentary on how to select the correct answers. Use this step-by-step guide and you'll be on the fast track to: Knowing what to read and what to skip Learning how to "write between the lines" for quick review Understanding the questions by translating them into everyday language Whether you follow the eight-week plan or you need the last-minute approach, let this book lead you to SAT success. *SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of this book.