<p>Is there anywhere else I can by grammatix? I doubt my parents will buy from the shadey looking site its on...</p>
<p>If I can't get grammatix anywhere other than that scary site, do you think rocketreview is the best alternative?</p>
<p>It is legit and they do offer a simple return policy as indicated by several ccers. I just started using it and actually reviewed several parts with my English tutor. She had some issues with several of the concepts but on the whole thought it could be helpful. As far as Math is concerned, my Math tutor wants me to learn all possible tricks and become fas familiar with the test and types of questions as possible. As Mike Barrett advises, learn the concepts n Grammatix and apply what you have learned by taking practice tests.</p>
<p>Since I scored very high on the writing already, I will focus on the Math and verbal sections. Why bother learning his essay concepts when I already received a 12.</p>
<p>I will post more as I have just started studying from Grammatix.<br>
I agree about the website, i is somewhat strange.</p>
<p>Thanks. I'll be looking forward to your posts.</p>
<p>I know its secure and sound, but my word won't convince my parents. You know sites that do all this "ITS TOTALLY SAFE! FOR REAL!" are... sketchy.</p>
<p>Hi Jaded and Hopeful--</p>
<p>You're right about the sketchiness, and I do apologize for its necessity. But as discussed in other posts, I just don't know any way that works better.</p>
<p>But that isn't what I wanted to write about--I'm more interested in the remarks re: grammar. The grammar material in the Guide is different from what a regular grammar tutor/english teacher might give you in two ways--</p>
<p>(a) it's stripped-down and targeted specifically to the SAT, and</p>
<p>(b) it's framed in terms of universal grammatical concepts that apply, to some degree, in all languages; it's not presented in the context of traditional prescriptive English grammar</p>
<p>For example, I had a complete working knowledge of English grammar before I studied universal grammar, and I never needed to know what a copular verb was. But knowing what a copular verb is will help you deal with "to be" and "to become", so that's why the concept is in the guide.</p>
<p>Go with whichever approach (or hybrid of approaches) works best for you. I think you'll find that at least considering the "universal" interpretation of English grammar throws the traditional approach into helpful relief.</p>
<p>Mike</p>
<p>Thanks Mike. So I'm guessing I can't get it anywhere else. Why don't you try and put it on Amazon or something? It just won't have that money back garuntee. My parents don't use those garuntees anyway when it comes to books and stuff.</p>
<p>Well, in your opinion, Mike, which book do you think is a nice alternative?</p>
<p>Amazon wouldnt allow him to have his same refund policy.</p>
<p>... that's exactly what I said, gigante.</p>
<p>quitejaded - </p>
<p>Fundementally, what difference does the "vendor" make to your parents? </p>
<p>If they are worried about actual delivery of the product, grammatix does not handle orders itself. The ordering process is subcontracted out to another company (2Co) which has experience in international transactions. </p>
<p>If, on the other hand, your parents fear for the quality of the material within Grammatix itself, it would fundementally not matter who was the actual seller of the book. Even if Grammatix were sold on Amazon, it wouldn't ease their fears for the content, now would it?</p>
<p>Try convincing your parents again, and find out what their real problem is.</p>
<p>Well, I just know that it looks like an infomercial. ANd my parents don't ever buy anything from infomercials unless a friend did and tells them about it. I don't know why. I guess things like this just have a reputation for being ripoffs.</p>
<p>My dad buys books and things from amazon.com. Maybe his logic is "If they can't sell there, then something must be wrong."</p>
<p>So is the question one of reliable product or reliable seller? </p>
<p>The product is reliable. I and other posters who have been posting far longer than I have been lurking can attest to that. </p>
<p>You could always skip the actual site of Grammatix and show your parents the ordering page, which is rather professional looking.</p>
<p>what is the money back guarentee on grammatix?</p>
<p>The money back guarantee is a 48-hour return policy. If you don't like the book and it's within 48 hours from when you purchased it, then you can get your full $50 back, no questions asked.</p>
<p>I know, but that doesn't change the fact that this all looks rigged. So none of you have any other suggestions (as in other books to consider)? I hope Mike considers what I have said. :(</p>
<p>bump. MIke, where are you? :S</p>
<p>I got an 1840 in march, studied with grammatix and got a 1980, so a 140pt increase. This was with mostly focusing on writing, although they all increased. CR: 30pts M: 30pts W: 80pts</p>
<p>Send a Private Message to Xittamarg and ask for some info.</p>
<p>Don't you think that those 140 points were based on the luck of what the questions asked and what you knew prior without the book?</p>
<p>I can't send him PMs or Emails.</p>
<p>send him at e-mail at : <a href="mailto:mbarrett@grammatix.com">mbarrett@grammatix.com</a></p>
<p>Thanks! And Glucose, this person read the book and followed its advice. I don't think you can get 140+ by accident...</p>