This book is a compilation of years of helping kids get ready for this test in the least awful way. The test is full of traps and this book is full of strategies to avoid them. The road to the test is not straight up: it goes up and down and then up and down again. You will have moments of despair and immense pride. Hold on to the pride and don't give up. It's a long road, but so is life. Learn how you learn best. Take notes for your future self. Believe in the power of hard work and learn from your mistakes. Tests do not determine intelligence; they are a game. This book is designed to improve each student's skills and strategies on how to best play that game.