<p>Are the practice tests in the Blue Book 1 and 2 different? If so, how many of them are different? I'm currently hunting down another book with multiple practice tests since I already finished all the ones in the Blue Book 2. :(</p>
<p>Also, any prep book recommendations for Writing and Critical Reading?</p>
<p>Blue Book 2 has a couple of extra tests and is missing one of the BB1 tests. BB3 is coming out this summer, btw.</p>
<p>No way—they are releasing a third one?</p>
<p>How do you know?</p>
<p>@marvin100, oh my goodness, are you serious?! Do you know about when?
That would be amazing, especially if there are brand new tests in there!</p>
<p>I googled it and found a release date of August 13.</p>
<p>“The Official SAT Study Guide Third Edition with more than two million sold is the only book that features official practice tests created by the test maker! New edition includes six previously administered SAT® tests and four official practice tests; expanded practice writing section and the most up-to-date information students need to get ready for the test.”</p>
<p>Does anyone here know how I should study for BB 2? I just ordered it. Some people told me to skip the first 3 test for last. But im still not sure how to prepare for the SAT with it. Like do i a section a day until i finish a test. or do only math sections of all the test, then do all the writing sections for all the test, finally do only CR sectons of all the test(Do 10 math sections, then do 10 Grammarsections, then 10 CR sections). Or what…</p>
<p>@slasheer102</p>
<p>I wouldn’t use those tests in the Blue Book so fast…Not if you haven’t studied yet.</p>
<p>You have 3+ months till the October exam, and those blue book tests are the most valuable tool that you can acquire. You shouldn’t use them for just familiarizing yourself with the questions.</p>
<p>Use the crappy tests in Barrons’ or Princeton Review to get a feel for the SAT (don’t pay any attention to the scores that they predict)…If you are willing to spring for it, spend the $65 and buy the SAT official online course–do the whole thing in a month, then do the Blue Book. </p>
<p>Treat every single one of those BB tests as if they were the real thing…So don’t do a section a day, or any other type of fixed study plan. Go to the library with them, and take an entire test in one sitting, using your cell phone as a timer.</p>
<p>Basically, I don’t think you should use those 10 BB tests wantonly…conserve them until you are absolutely ready for them.</p>
<p>Just my #2 cents</p>
<p>@RoseOak3918, ahh thanks so much!! </p>
<p>@shasheer102, yeah, I completely agree with SuperN0va; the Blue Book is the best out of all the prep books. Use it to its full potential, spread out the days that you’re going to take practice tests, and make sure you understand all your mistakes!
Don’t be like me by rushing through all the practice tests then run out of tests and sit here crying while trying to hunt down more prep books.</p>
<p>@SuperN0va Thanks for the input. I have been taking the PR course. Got a around a 1640 on the diagnostic test. From the course i have the 11 Practice test. Should i do the section by section method with that book. How should i conserve the BB if there’s only 10 test? Take 1 each Saturday starting when? And if it helps, im probably gonna take more than just the october SAT since im going into my junior year. </p>
<p>@jxjlee990 Thank you. Can you give more specific details on how i should use it fully like things you wish you did, or have don that will help me. </p>
<p>And if you guys could answer my question here or on the link, i would SUPER appreciate it.
[My question](<a href=“SAT Essay Testmasters vs. Academic hacker - SAT Preparation - College Confidential Forums”>SAT Essay Testmasters vs. Academic hacker - SAT Preparation - College Confidential Forums)</p>