<p>I took the SAT as a sophomore last year, and I got a 2030, which is decent. I was aiming for about 2200+, and on the PSAT 230+. So, I drew up a plan to do a lot of studying this summer(come on, you have too), and I'm just hella bored, after doing it for 2hrs. Part of my plan was to do 300 math problems per day. I'm already overwhelmed. I did 30 from Baarons (and my self-esteem is low, after getting 1/2 of them wrong anyway). I 'm also immensely bored. </p>
<p>So, from those of you who have been able to do well, how much time, how many problems a day should I dedicate to Math? When I took it, I got a 670 on it. I want to be an engineer, so I would like an 800, or I'm fine with 760+. Any advice on what I should do?</p>
<p>Do you guys also know where to get some practice reading passages. Once I extinguish the official ones, I really can't do them again. </p>
<p>Do you guys have any good plan to study everyday till the end of summer? Like 1 official test a day, breaking down each section, and doing them all?</p>
<p>300 problems a day? That seems pretty excessive. I would say an hour a day is enough if you keep it up for the entire summer. After that, you're probably just wasting your time. Find something better to do.</p>
<p>sure the SAT's mean a lot, but for you to spend such a large chunk of your day studying for it is a bit excessive. as long as you study everyday throughout the summer, im sure 1 hour a day is plenty, particularly if you are going into your junior year.</p>
<p>you don't need 300 problems a day, i did a total of zero problems for math and still got 800 (it's pretty much all luck, first time i was sure i got 800 too but i guessed i bubbled in wrong and got a 720)</p>
<p>around like 60 problems (all the math questions on one test) is enough for a day if you even wanna do that much</p>
<p>For math, just know the subjects such as algebra II and geometry; also take some practice exams to expose yourself to math probelms CB produces. Plus be careful when taking exam to avoid any stupid mistakes. That should be enough for <760</p>
<p>Also, when you do practice problems, make sure you understand the explanations for the ones you got wrong (or guessed). For the non-math questions, I would suggest going over ALL the explanations, as you may learn new vocabulary words from the explanations even on questions you got right.</p>
<p>I picked up PR's 11 Practice SATs and Barron's 2400 (and a Kaplan vocab book) today. Any suggestions of how to work through them? Should I focus on one section (Critical Reading, Writing, Math) at a time or should I do little pieces of each section each day? Should I save most of the practice tests to do in full, or should I do timed sections instead? Thanks!</p>
<p>To xcrunner1478 : There are no "best or good" books for math. Take the Barrons How to prepare book. There are so many strategies that appear on the test. I read an earlier edition when I was in 7th Grade and I still refer to the newer editions if I need anything. That books has HARD practice test (im warning you now) but you would want it because you never know when you're test is hard or easy. The Barrons' basically sets it up for you even if its easy or hard. </p>
<p>To cewolf1: </p>
<p>If I had those books, I would first start by taking a practice test from the 11 practice SAT's book and see how well you do. Suppose you do bad in reading and you struggle with sentence completions: you would turn to your "Kaplan Vocab Book" and start memorizing some words a day and sooner or later you can ace the sentence completions. I still have trouble but it seems to work on how I am learning from the Barron's 3500 Word List. The Barrons 2400 is a great strategy book. Read the strategies and do ALL exercises they give.. trust me its really good to prepare you. </p>
<p>Then Take another practice test and see if you have improved. If so, continue whatever you're doing and learn from the answer explanations from the 11 Practice SAT's and you'll be fine. Hopefully, you're not like me.. who has like about 10 books and still cant seem to break 700 in critical reading. </p>
<p>Hopefully,that didnt confuse you. If you need any help, PM or others or post here and anyone will be happy to help you. </p>
<p>keep in mind that studying for vocab may not be worth the time. i would recommend training your other skills to ~max and then worry about vocab.</p>
<p>how do you guys even find enough SAT tests to be able to practice every single day? You must be spending a lot of money..or is there a website that allows ppl to d load old SAT's for free that i don't know about?</p>