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Salut, mes chers lecteurs ! We’re back today with another post about the absolument formidable SAT II French Subject Test! In this post, we’ll be analyzing a new type of question: the paragraph completion series.
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Beyond the one-off fill-in-the-blank questions that we’ve treated in previous posts, the paragraph completion series uses the same kind of setup, but with the added twist that there has to be contextual coherence among the answers. All this means is that when faced with a paragraph like the one below, you’ll have to select answers that make sense in view of the whole “narrative.” Let’s take a look at a sample paragraph and see if we can crack it:
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Bonjour again, my dear readers! I’m back with the next installment of my posts about the SAT II French subject test.
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Bonjour, mes chers lecteurs ! Aujourd’hui, nous allons discuter quelques « tips » pour les sections de l’examen SAT-II en français sur la grammaire ! But don’t worry, from here on out, the post will be in English.
I started this post off in French, however, to remind you that your mind works differently in the presence of a foreign language. The way you read the first two sentences was likely very different from the way that you are reading this sentence right now. Much of this has to do with the ways that our brains process verbal information. For those of you for whom French is not your primarily language, the chances are high that when you read French, your mind approaches it a little more slowly and analytically than when you encounter English on the page. This might mean that you are translating linearly – that is, word by word across a sentence – or thinking more consciously about the language’s structure – “OK, so the subject is x and then there’s a verb and an adverb right next to the subject…” – or maybe just trying to figure out how the sentence would sound if it were read aloud (this mode of virtual audible reading, called subvocalization, is a key component of the way that our brains process written language!). In any event, chances are that you come to a French sentence differently than an English one.
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So spring is definitely here, and we’re well into the time of year when you’ll be hearing plenty about the Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Subject (SAT II) exams.
You might be thinking that there’s very little difference between the two and that both test your knowledge of a specific subject or skill – and to an extent you’d be right. But there are subtle differences in timing, in testing method, and in how you share these scores that our team of experienced standardized test tutors and academic tutors in New York City, in Boston, and online are ready to share with you all year round.
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Language subject tests are a great way to differentiate yourself on your college application. In this series, I’ll share my wisdom as a language tutor and SAT tutor to provide you insight into the test and how best to approach questions on this test.
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In the spring, discussion of SAT subject tests and Advanced Placement exams is everywhere due to the masses of high school sophomores and juniors taking these tests. It’s common knowledge that these tests matter for college, but it’s not always clear how (and if) they impact the college admissions process, and what the differences really are.
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Language exams look great on college applications, particularly if you get a high score. Doing well on the language subject tests can set you apart from other applicants because language instruction is not often emphasized in schools across the country. If you are enrolled in a strong language program or have a penchant for foreign languages, you should absoutely consider taking one the subject tests.
Before you register for the test, start by diagnosing your linguistic strengths and weaknesses to make sure that you are equipped to do well on the test! You can do this by taking a practice test or practice section.
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As you put together your application for college admissions, your goal is to demonstrate how you are a stellar applicant, and good scores SAT Subject Tests (also known as SAT IIs) can do just that.
Demonstrating intellectual breadth or intellectual depth are great ways to differentiate yourself from other high school seniors. However, before you sign up for the 20 sat subject tests available, take a second to weight the costs and benefits of sitting for the tests and think about which test(s) will best showcase your academic excellence. When you're thinking about which subject tests to take, consider your academic strengths.
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