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The Digital SAT format and Scoring

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  As we know, the SAT consists of two main sections, each divided into two "modules." The second module of each section is adaptive, meaning its difficulty adjusts based on your performance in the first module. Q. What is the exam format?  The Reading and Writing section has 27 questions per module, each module of duration 32 minutes. The Math section has 22 questions per module, each module of duration 35 minutes. The scoring ranges from 200 to 800 for each section (Reading and Writing and Math), resulting in a total maximum score of 1600. Q. How does the score vary with wrong answers?  1. Score Ceilings: For each section, if you are routed to the "easier" second module due to poor performance in module 1, your section score is often capped (typically around 600–640), regardless of how many you get right in that second module. 2. A perfect score in either section is possible only if you get all answers correct in both modules. With one wrong in any one module, for ...
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CAT 2025 Slot 3 Quant

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  In the video below, the detailed #solutions of all the #Quant questions in #CAT_2025, slot 3 have been discussed.  Try the questions first and then watch the video to explore the correct answer and alternative ways of solving!
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How to choose an admissions coach

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  Navigating college admissions is a daunting task. An applicant has to engage in multiple activities, such as: Academic preparedness like transcripts, standardized tests Research schools in terms of ranking, location, programs, facilities, cost, Create a balanced list of ‘reach’, ‘target’ and ‘safety’ schools Write essays that showcase your experiences and goals Get strong letters of recommendation Prepare for interviews Search and apply to different scholarship programs and financial aid Apply for visa and loans Keep track of deadlines Tackle any unforeseen scenarios such as government policy changes, etc. For a single person, it might become daunting at time. This is where an admissions consultant comes into the picture, offering expert guidance and support throughout the application process. Before you decide to work with an admissions coach, you should keep the following points in mind: 1. Background work : Do some background study Figure out what your goals are – even if yo...
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Solving Mixture problems of the GMAT

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Let us take a question on mixtures. We will try to solve it using five different methods A 80 liter solution contains 20% alcohol by volume. A part of the solution is removed and replaced with pure alcohol to bring the alcohol concentration to 25%. What is the volume of the solution that was removed? Method 1 - Using basic percentage computations and setting up an equation Volume of alcohol in the 80 liters solution = 20% of 80 = 20 × 80 ÷ 100 = 16 liters Let volume of solution removed = v liters This will also have 20% alcohol ⇒ Volume of alcohol removed = 20 × v ÷ 100 = 0.2v liters Volume of alcohol added = v liters (Note: replace imples adding a quantity equal to what was removed) Thus, total alcohol volume = (16 - 0.2v + v) = (16 + 0.8v) liters Total solution volume = 80 liters Thus, required percent = [(16 + 0.8v) ÷ 80] × 100 Thus, we have: [(16 + 0.8v) ÷ 80] × 100 = 25 ⇒ 16 + 0.8v = 20 ⇒ v = 5 liters - Answer Method 2 - Using the fact that the concentration of alcohol remains u...
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