We want to help you succeed on the critical reading and writing portions of the SAT*

"Lucky for you, modern-day seniors, Brian Leaf has written the SAT guide to end all SAT guides. He thoroughly demystifies the test and lays out the 50 skills you need to max out your score." -- Sora Song, Senior Editor, Time Magazine

We've put all of our proven expertise into McGraw-Hill's Top 50 Skills for a Top Score. With this book, you'll master the essential skills identified by a prominent SAT instructor and add points to your score. You'll get focused instruction on these crucial skills, helpful exercises, pre- and posttests to check your weaknesses and progress, and two additional tests on the accompanying CD-ROM. With McGraw-Hill's Top Skills for a Top Score: SAT Critical Reading and Writing, we'll guide you step by step through your preparation and give you the tools you need to succeed.

Inside you'll find:

• 50 essential skills with step-by-step sample exercises
• A pretest to identify your weaknesses and a posttest to track your progress
• Two additional tests on CD-ROM
• Strategies to help you answer every type of SAT critical reading or writing item