Barron s SAT Study Guide with 5 Practice Tests provides realistic practice and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step subject review helps you master the content and full-length practice tests help you feel prepared on test day. This edition includes: Four full-length practice tests One full-length diagnostic test to help identify strengths and weaknesses so you can pinpoint your trouble spots and focus your study An overview of the SAT an explanation of the test s scoring method and study advice from experienced teachers Test-taking tactics for the exam as a whole and special strategies for each part of the test including detailed instruction in writing the SAT essay Subject reviews covering all sections of the test including Reading Writing and Language and Mathematics