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Fischgrund, Tom. 1600 Perfect Score: the 7 Secrets of Acing the SAT.(Book Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)

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| September 15, 2003 | Zvirin, Stephanie | COPYRIGHT 2003 American Library Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

2003. 320p. HarperResource, $25.95 (0-06-050663-6). 378.1.

Here's an enlightening investigation of the lifestyles and study habits of SAT perfect-score achievers. Don't expect the findings to push every test taker to the top, but they do shed some light on what it takes to get there. Fischgrund, a professional educator and executive recruiter, surveyed a select number of 1,600 achievers, comparing their responses with a control group to bring out the idea that there's more to scoring high than simply being smart. He brings together his findings in "seven ...

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