<p>my cr and writing scores are around 500
its pretty depressing</p>
<p>i wanna raise it at least +200!!!!!!!! that would be awesome</p>
<p>advices..? im guessing i need to study vocab.. but not sure what book or what method.. and writing parts..?</p>
<p>PLEASE give me some helpful advices!! Thank YOU</p>
<p>I don't know, I think to some degree vocabulary is not as important on the SAT as everyone says it is; I would guess you'd get better results simply reading more and more difficult books than studying vocab lists. As for the passages, I say practice. Work hard in your english classes (I always take my own freehand notes when reading assigned books) and get the CollegeBoard's Blue Book. BTW, I often score in the low 600s in CR on the Blue Book practice tests, but I scored 740 CR each time I took the actual SAT. So, it's not always a good idea to believe the Blue Book.</p>
<p>Writing - what can I say? For me, the essay is pretty much a matter of luck; if I happen to get an essay topic which interests me and which I've thought about a lot, I score well. Multiple choice, use the Blue Book. I think the general consensus is that it's easier to study for the writing multiple choice than it is to study for critical reading.</p>
<p>If you're a senior, reading a lot won't help now. Practice quick-write essays to the point where you have a few mental template essays you can whip out for the real SAT. This is important if you're going to get a 12.</p>
<p>I know, it sounds wrong, but hey, this is how you ace a 25-minute essay. Shame on CB...</p>
<p>Also, there are only so many concepts tested by the SAT math. Order only the official College Board blue book, and work through you tests - don't rush, and you will get the hang of it by at most, your 7th test.</p>
<p>Edit: Oh, and one more very important note - buy a watch with a timer (that doesn't beep). Become very acquainted with it. Use it on all your SATs, maybe not on the first few if you're not used to it, but you should aim to eventually have like 5 minutes leftover on each section. Aim high.</p>
<p>thank you so much guys! now i need to go through the blue book! (I had them before.. but not really used much, didnt even finish #1 practice test) but Karch, what do you mean by 'practice quick-write essays to the point where you have a few mental template essays'?</p>