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A special thanks to Adam Robinson, who conceived of and perfected the Joe Bloggs approach to standardized tests and many of the other successful techniques used by The Princeton Review.

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Part I

Orientation

Chapter 1

The Route to College

This chapter provides a brief explanation of the SAT and SAT Subject Tests and their role in the college admissions process. Have you been wondering what Score Choice is? Well explain that too!

WHO WRITES STANDARDIZED TESTS?

If youve purchased this book, you are probably preparing to apply to college. Part of the long and arduous college admissions process will almost certainly include some standardized tests. For most of you, these tests will come from a company called the College Board. This company has hired the Educational Testing Service, or ETS, to administer and grade its exams.