First, this chapter explains the rationale behind the testing methodologies used for college placement exams, and then it answers some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that you may have. Next, you will also get a feel for what you should expect after the test, both academically and socially as you embark on the wondrous thing that is the college experience. Last, you’ll explore the myths versus realities about college from those who have been there. So start making the most of your college days even before classes start | Basic Skills for College Edith Wagner Jessika Sobanski Erika Warechi LEARNINqExpRESS New York Copyright 2001 LearningExpress LLC. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by LearningExpress LLC New York. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Wagner Edith. Basic skills for college Edith Wagner Jessika Sobanski Erika Warecki 1st ed. p. cm. ISBN 1-57685-388-8 pbk. 1. Universities and colleges United States Entrance examinations Study guides. I. Sobanski Jessika. II. Warecki Erika. III. Title. 2001 98 dc21 2001038243 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition ISBN 1-57685-388-8 For Further Information For more information or to place an order contact LearningExpress at 900 Broadway Suite 604 New York NY 10003 Or visit us at LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS The following individuals contributed to the content of this book. Edith Wagner is an instructor of English at Tusculum College Pellissippi State Technical Community College and Maryville College in the Knoxville Tennessee area. Jessika Sobanski is a freelance writer and has written several LearningExpress titles. She has a degree in Biochemistry. Erika Warecki is a freelance writer and has a degree in .