<p>I have the opportunity to take a SAT tutor for extremely cheap (i.e. <$100 for a few sessions). What are SAT tutors like? What do they offer that books don't? I currently have a 2010 without much prep, how much can a tutor improve that?</p>
<p>my friend got herself an SAT tutor before she took the SAT. she said the function of the tutor was basically remind her to study regular for the test, and help her out if she had questions. she also said the tutor gave her some sample tests. she “met” her tutor twice a wk online. she tried to talk me into it but my parents said no.</p>
<p>bumpbumpbu</p>
<p>cheap SAT tutors = books</p>
<p>They can help you get a 2100+ for less than 50 bucks ;)</p>
<p>That’s cheap. But it’s not as cheap as you studying by yourself with books, like mentioned above. Because you’re going to need books whether you have a tutor or not.</p>
<p>Some students need tutors and score higher with extra help. I personally don’t think it’s necessary, mainly because I functioned without one. I don’t think a tutor would have THAT much to offer unless you’re the type that needs constant motivation because you tend to procrastinate by yourself. They’ll explain the questions you got wrong, teach you a few grammar rules, maybe help you memorize some word lists. All things you can do by yourself with a proper SAT book.</p>
<p>And plus, I actually think it’s better practice to try to find explanations for the questions you get wrong by yourself.</p>
<p>Well the tutor isn’t necessarily bad because it’s cheap, I just have connections (lol).</p>
<p>And will I be set on my own if I read rocketreview, gubers (or w/e the math one is called), and blue book? I got the 2010 by skimming through rocket review and without doing hardly any practice.</p>
<p>Also, is it worth reading Gubers if I can get 750-780 in math? Is Gubers meant to boost ppl to 800, or will it help me very much since I’m already pretty decent? If not Guber, what else should I do besides practice (in math section)?</p>
<p>Gruber’s SAT, you mean? I personally did not like that book at all. It was difficult in not that it was helpfully challenging, but because it seemed to ask the most off questions. After a while I did not bother with it. And besides, any book is technically supposed to boost you to 800.</p>
<p>Do the Blue Book (there are two versions I think) and the CB Online thing. And also the familiar lineup of Kaplan, McGrawHill, and Barron’s. I thought Sparknotes was pretty similar as well. Solve all the math sections. I wouldn’t say they’re especially difficult, but you will benefit from solving lots of questions. Time yourself, check the answers in remaining time, practice with a calculator to reduce mistakes.</p>
<p>Remember that the fact that you got a 2010 without much practice does not mean you will get a top-tier score with some practice, if that’s what you’re aiming for. It’s going to take proper preparation.</p>