<p>Haha, Kingsize. I find the anti-Xiggi term quite funny --and I am not sarcastic. </p>
<p>Fwiw, I believe that the confusion about the books to use remains as vivid as it used to be. Perhaps, I should go check what I wrote many years ago, but I thought I was pretty clear about the difference between practice books and source books. For instance, I think a dictionary is an amazing source of help, yet I would not recommend anyone to read it cover to cover. </p>
<p>One of my recommendations was to buy as many source books as possible, and ask your parents to let you self prepare as opposed to have to sit through an ineffective series of classes. On the other hand, I have always (and still do) advocate against the use of the PRACTICE TESTS published in the same source books. </p>
<p>While there is a lot more to say on the subject, I think it is best for everyone to find out what works best for each individual case. At no time did I ever claim that there was only one way to approach the SAT. The level of preparation and “aptitude” of students represents a HUGE range. Some might find a strategy appealing to them, but their friend find it ridiculous. In the end, we all are individuals taking a standardized test, and that should say it … all! </p>
<p>HTH</p>