The SAT Critical Reading section expects that students should be able to do the following:
Read a passage of 200-800 words with comprehension of theme, tone, critical analysis and synthesis of the reading material.
Differentiate whether the passage is expository, narrative, persuasive or literary in style and tone.
Have the ability to read passages from a variety of genres that include literary fiction, social sciences, humanities and sciences.
Be able to answer specific questions relevant to the passage.

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When some students miss class or turn in an assignment late (or not at all), they may think ignoring the problem or pretending there isn’t a problem will make it go away. One of the things you learn throughout school, though, is how to take responsibility for your actions (or lack of actions). The following sections cover how to handle common problems such as missing a class, a homework assignment, a test, or other work.

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Veterans and active duty military personnel are considered automatically independent for federal need analysis purposes. However, the Veterans Administration and the US Department of Education use a different definition of veteran, leading to some confusion. The definition of active duty also excludes active duty for training or attendance at a service school or, in many cases, members of the National Guard or Reserves.


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The first thing to consider is finding a dedicated space to study and keep your supplies at home or in your dorm. You may have a desk in your room or in another part of the house, like in a family room or home office. Dedicate this spot to studying and keep it free from distractions.


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From an educational, financial, legal, and public relationships standpoint, it's wise for colleges and universities to recognize and respond to the increase in serious psychological problems among today's student population. Clearly, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to the mental health crisis on college campuses. If a school has two counselors for ten thousand students, the counseling program will be far different from a school that has twenty counselors for the same ten thousand students. But I believe there are certain core competencies that should be available to meet the needs of a diverse student population regardless of the size of the school or counseling program. In centers where the following resources are lacking, it is my hope that this information will help these schools review their counseling needs to creatively develop the necessary resources.

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Living Arrangements

The proportion of college students who drink varies depending on where they live. Drinking rates are highest in fraternities and sororities followed by on-campus housing (e.g., dormitories, residence halls) (Presley et al., 1996a, 1996b; Wechsler et al., 1998, 2000b). Students who live independently off-site (e.g., in apartments) drink less, while commuting students who live with their families drink the least (O'Hare, 1990; Wechsler et al., 2002).

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College can be very expensive, but knowing how to win a scholarship - or multiple scholarships - can help students pay for their education without emptying their bank accounts. LoveToKnow College spoke with Gen and Kelly Tanabe, winners of hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships and the authors of books on financial aid, about their successful strategies on winning scholarships.

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What kind of college is best for you? Well, as with most things in life generally and in college admissions, it depends. It depends on your personality, your learning style, and your academic interests. Given the results of your self-assessment, do your preferences seem to fit better with one type of college than another? If so, you have made a major step toward developing your college list. You may also find, though, that you do not have a clear preference. Many students feel comfortable in different kinds of settings, and their final choice depends in the end on where they are admitted as well as the other factors that they discovered as part of their self-assessment. In the next section, we talk more about some characteristics of colleges to think about as you reflect on your own preferences

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Student loan consolidation and rehabilitation programs may help borrowers repay defaulted student loans.

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