CR / W Study plans?

<p>I took the SAT for the first time (I'm a junior) in January. I received a 1990 with no preparation whatsoever; 630 M, 670 W, 690 CR.</p>

<p>A month or so passed, and I was motivated by my parents to pursue a tutor for math. After working with him, I've realized that I know almost everything that I need to for math, and that it was petty mistakes and a bit of panicking that made my score a 630. With him, and weekly practice tests, I've managed to consistently receive 760; at that stage, an 800 is entirely feasible.</p>

<p>So, as of late, I've realized that I have almost entirely neglected CR / W for the past 4 months. With that being said, CR / W come the most naturally to me; I am definitely better in the humanities than I am the sciences or mathematics...</p>

<p>I am aiming as high as possible with colleges, because I feel confident in my abilities. My dream school is Princeton... and the realities of applying there have made themselves quite apparent. A 1990, quite frankly, is not good enough.</p>

<p>So- I am retaking the SATs on June 1st, and most likely again in October.</p>

<p>My question to all of you; what are some coherent, comprehensive plans to study for CR / W? I have no idea what kind of goal to set. In the back of my mind I know that I should only expect marginal improvements (at best), but once again- I'm shooting for the stars here. A 2100 seems almost definitely possible, but when scores are in the 700s, even minor improvements can increase your score dramatically. So, I said, to hell with it- why not look for a 2200-2300?</p>

<p>In the few practice tests I've taken since, my scores have been consistent with my January scores. I have looked over what I've gotten wrong, and found that the answers are obvious- I feel angry when I find this. In short; I am definitely capable of improvement....</p>

<p>...but how? I have two weeks to improve, and I am entirely motivated to do whatever it takes to get there.</p>

<p>Thank you for reading / possibly posting!</p>

<p>PS- I have the Official SAT Study Guide from College Board, as well as the Princeton Review SAT Review book.</p>

<p>@farcry:</p>

<p>I don’t have a Facebook ;_;</p>

<p>I can definitely see that you have the right motivation.</p>

<p>CR is always the most difficult to improve. I’d say find your weaknesses or consistent patterns in where you err. If sentence completion is what’s bringing you down, count yourself lucky: improving vocabulary is probably the easiest way to improve your score.</p>

<p>As for Writing, review your grammar rules. The SAT can only test so much so once you have those rules down, you’re set. Also, condition yourself in writing quickly for the essay portion.</p>