<p>Hi guys. I took the test last June and managed a pretty decent score. I thought with all the discussion over the reading test it might be a good idea to compile different strategies that you users have come up with. Also, I only took the test once, so feel free to correct me if I say something completely wrong. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.
I'm no silverturtle, but I want to help as much as possible.</p>
<p>If you'd like to share your own advice, please do! :) Posting scores are not required, I just did because I feel that'd help assure you I'm not trying to make you fail.
Reading Section
1. everlastingwish - 35
This section and the science section are all about timing. To succeed in this section you have to have pretty good reading comprehension skills - becoming a casual/habitual reader will definitely help.
When you're actually taking the test, I recommend reading as quickly AND thoroughly as you can. If you are a particularly slow reader, skim the passage or look at the questions before diving into the passage so you know what to look for. However, I think it's MUCH better to read the entire thing and then look at the question because you might look for the wrong information. Also, don't expect to use the 'line-reference' strategy like in the SATs - don't stop to read one thing over another.</p>
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<p>Math Section
1. everlastingwish -32
Sorry guys, this is my worst section because I make a lot of stupid errors, so I'll leave it up to someone else. Work on your Algebra II and Geometry here. This test should be easy for anyone at least at the Alg. II level, but be careful not to make mistakes. You'll find yourself with a lot of time remaining if you have reasonable math skills.</p>
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Science Section
1. everlastingwish - 36
Well. Not to insult anybody but I thought this was the easiest section and I think people are just misinterpreting it. This section tests very basic knowledge and analytical skills, and doesn't even make it halfway to the level of SAT II Science tests. You can, in fact, ignore the majority of the information given to you. Read the question first, and look for the corresponding table, graph, or other snippet of information that's relevant. If you don't have any clue what they're talking about (the experiments might sound more impressive than they actually are), THEN look at the intro explanations. Look through a science section untimed if you have to to recognize the simplicity of the questions - calculations will never be much more than dividing/multiplying by 2 or 10. You won't have to know any constants.</p>
<p>English Section
1. everlastingwish - 35
A reasonably easy section. It relies less on idioms than the SAT test. I honestly don't remember this section well enough to tell you much more than that. Pretty much standard HS english/grammar. </p>
<p>Writing Section
--- Sorry again. My 8 was abysmal, so I have no advice for you yet LOL. </p>
<p>Recommended Test-Prep
I only used the Red Book once, but it's pretty accurate and it's the equivalent of the SAT Blue book in that it's published by the people who create the actual test.
I'd ask around about PR, Barrons, Sparknotes, etc. Personally though, PR is too gimmicky about its test-taking tips.</p>
<p>Well, there you go. Please contribute, CC! :)</p>
<p>[I'll post once in a while to update. Not sure if you can continue editing the first post after x amount of time so if this thread actually gets anywhere, check through the pages.]</p>
