The SAT is one of the most important examinations students will ever take. A high SAT score is a prerequisite for admission to many of the nation's best colleges-and Barron's SAT test preparation manual gives high school students the practice and review that they need for success. Updated to reflect the most recent SATs, this manual explains all of the important tactics and strategies for taking the SAT and provides a detailed review of all test topics. It also presents a diagnostic test and five full-length SAT practice tests with all questions answered and explained. Subject reviews cover critical reading, grammar and usage, and math, as well as detailed instruction in preparing and writing the required SAT essay. The book's additional features include an overview of the SAT, an explanation of its scoring method, and general study advice. The included CD-ROM presents two additional full-length practice tests with complete solutions and automatic scoring.