Books published by publisher Peterson's

Peterson’s® Master the™ Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2021 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. This guide covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions for the most popular parochial school placement tests―the High School Placement Test (HSPT®) and the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exams and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives. Targeted reviews and up-to-date test information makes Peterson’s Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams the ideal study guide for students looking to get into parochial school. 10 full-length practice tests―4 in the book and 1 online EACH for the HSPT® and TACHS―ALL with detailed answer explanations Diagnostic test for each exam to help determine strengths and weaknesses OVER 3,100 practice questions to help you earn your best possible score on the HSPT®, TACHS, SSAT, ISEE, CHSEE, and more. Bonus word list plus a list of synonyms and antonyms to help boost your test-prep confidence on the language arts sections of the exams. Expert test-prep strategies and thorough review of the verbal, math, reasoning, and quantitative sections Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress and set a timetable for study

Peterson’s® Master the™ Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2020 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes 10 full-length practice tests (3 in the book and access to 1 online EACH for the HSPT and TACHS) PLUS 2 Diagnostic Tests (1 for each exam) to help students determine their strengths and weaknesses. All of the tests (practice tests and Diagnostic) include detailed answer explanations and valuable test-taking information. Peterson’s Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions. Expert tips help guide students through the verbal and quantitative exercises, and students and parents will find up-to-date information about all of the tests. Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives. Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools allow students and parents to track progress and develop a timetable for study.

Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning With valuable input from teens, parents, and well-known experts, the Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning knows how to talk to high school students about the important decisions for their plans after graduation. This user-friendly guide, with updated content by Justin Ross Muchnick (author of Peterson's The Boarding School Survival Guide), enables busy students to focus on the right information for them. Topics include: Am I heading to college? What to do with my life? What’s my career path? This is Your High School Roadmap to College and Career Success! Whether teens are planning to head to: a two-year or four-year college, a technical school, an apprenticeship, the military, directly into the workforce or even if they are still undecided, The Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning is where they'll find information on the options available and which ones may best suit their skills, needs and dreams.

The Real ACT is the only book with insider test-taking tips and strategy, practice tests, and insight from the makers of the ACT. This comprehensive guide has everything one needs to know about the ACT-test content, structure, and format info!The only guide that includes 5 previously administered, full-length ACT tests written by the actual test maker (including 2 NEW practice tests)ACT content and procedures you'll follow when actually taking the testValuable information about tuition payment plansAll the question types you can expect to find on the ACTSuggestions on how you might approach the questions and Peterson's tried-and-true test-taking strategies and tipsBook Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 9/6/2011Pages: 672Reading Level: Age 12 and Up

The Real ACT Prep Guide with CD is the only book with insider test-taking tips and strategy, practice, and insight from the makers of the ACT. This is the only guide that includes 5 previously administered, full-length ACT tests written by the actual test maker (including 2 NEW practice tests). Also included is ACT content and procedures you'll follow when actually taking the test, along with in-depth review of the optional Writing Test and how it is scored; examples of all the question types; and suggestions on how you might approach the questions. The supplemental CD features a complete electronic copy of Peterson's Cool Colleges 101 and additional online college planning resources from Peterson's. The only guide that includes 5 previously administered, full-length ACT tests written by the actual test maker (including 2 NEW practice tests)ACT content and procedures you'll follow when actually taking the testValuable information about tuition

Peterson's® ACT® Prep Guide 2018 offers all of the information students need to prepare well and score high on the ACT, including thorough subject matter reviews and practice questions for each question type. Students will benefit from expert advice, strategies, and test-taking tips for comprehensive preparation. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT. Inside this new guide, students will find:ACT® test-taking strategies, plus other important details about the ACT-learn how and when to register for the ACT, how the test is scored, what you need to know on test day, and how to stay calm throughout the processA full-length diagnostic test to evaluate a student's strengths and weaknesses6 practice tests-4 in print and 2 online-all with detailed answer explanationsThorough review of all test sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing, featuring expert strategies, numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations, and sample essays.Helpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those who've procrastinated-each student can find his or her pathway to success.

Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide 2019 is the ultimate content and strategy guidebook to help students prepare to score high on the ACT exam. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT.Inside this new guide students will find: A full-length diagnostic test to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses 6 practice tests (4 in print and 2 online) with thorough explanations of the answersOver 1,900 practice questions to improve your test-taking skillsHelpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those procrastinatorsImportant registration details, deadlines, and information on how the test is scoredThorough review of all test sections: EnglishScienceReading ComprehensionMathematicsWriting Featuring: a NEW College Readiness Benchmark Learning Path to intensify the skill level in subjects considered vital to first-year college course success as determined by ACT, Inc.expert strategiesnumerous practice questions with detailed answer explanationsand sample essays Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide 2019 includes a companion mobile app that offers short, interactive exercises, making test prep convenient and available anywhere. Be prepared and confident on test day with this easy-to-use guide.

Peterson's Master the SSAT® & ISEE® is the guide to prepare students and their parents for success on the SSAT® and the ISEE®. Both tests include complete review of verbal ability, reading, mathematics and writing topics. Complete with the most up-to-date information on the upper-level exams, this 9th edition is important to students preparing for private secondary school admissions testing. In this guide, students have access to test-taking strategies for each of the question types, along with exam day specific advice. PLUS Four practice tests, AND A diagnostic test to give students a realistic idea of what to expect on test day. Additionally, students and parents will find: tips on all aspects of the private secondary school search process: how to identify schools that are a good fit, how to apply for financial aid, and all the challenges of finding the right private secondary school for YOUR child. Peterson's Master the SSAT® & ISEE® is the essential study guide for private secondary school admissions testing.

Peterson’s® SAT® Prep Guide 2020 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT® exam. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math–No Calculator, and Math–Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book’s full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students’ test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated “Parents’ Guide to College Admission Testing” in the Appendix provides valuable advice for parents on what standardized tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process. 9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), with detailed answer explanations Extensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, with dozens of practice exercises Over 2,100 practice exercises that use the exact question types and concepts found on the SAT® exam to help students master their skills. User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own pace Helpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT® and any bumps along the road to college

With input from teens, parents, and numerous experts, Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning knows just how to talk to high school students about the important decisions involving life after graduation. This easy-to-read guide, with updated content, enables busy students to hone in on the right information for them. Whether it's mapping the road from high school to college, figuring out financial aid, determining if joining the military is the right move, preparing for an interview, or developing early career skills, Teens' Guide addresses each option available to young adults with meaningful information. Inside you'll find valuable advice from guidance counselors, instructors, college admission officials, military officers, and-most importantly-other high school students! Also includes, expert tips for interviews, resumes, and cover letters. With new content written by Justin Muchnick, current high school junior and author of Peterson's® The Boarding School Survival Guide, this guide will help you get ready for life after high school.

Peterson's® SAT® Prep Guide 2019 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT®. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math-No Calculator, and Math-Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book's full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students' test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing," provides valuable advice for parents on subjects such as what tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process.9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), withdetailed answer explanationsExtensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, withdozens of practice exercisesExpert tips and strategies to help students succeed on test dayUser-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high schoolstudents can work through the exercises at their own paceHelpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT and any bumps along theroad to college