Does anyone have any good reading strategies for me?

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<p>Alright, I'll start off with some statistics so that you all know what you're working with.</p>

<p>I've taken quite a few practice tests and I average the following:</p>

<p>Writing - 35
Math - 36
Reading - 31
Science - 35</p>

<p>The book I've been using to study comes from the Princeton Review. I take the actual test on February the 6th, but I'm quite scared on the reading.</p>

<p>I timed myself and read a Prose Fiction selection of 88 lines in 3 minutes and 30 seconds. If every passage was that long on the test then I would only have 21 minutes to answer the 40 questions that come along with them. </p>

<p>The strategy I've been using is complete the questions (the ones that show where the answer could be found) first, then go back for the other questions. </p>

<p>I doubt this is a good strategy for me due to the fact that I score a 31 in reading and through reading numerous threads the reading section is the 'easiest' section. </p>

<p>My goal is a 36 and I hope someone could give me a good strategy for the reading section. If it involves reading the whole passage first and taking small notes on the side, then so be it... but I really want to get the 36.</p>

<p>Please and thank you.</p>

<p>If you need any more additional information or if I remember something that I forgot to add then I will edit this thread.</p>

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<p>I know someone must have a strategy >_></p>

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<p>To be honest, with a score in the 30s, finding a strategy that manages to increase your score even more will be difficult. Most strategies are for time-deficient people; at this point you’ll need to practice taking a few more tests and find your own strategies within the actual comprehension of selections rather than other common time and pattern based strategies.</p>

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<p>Ya, once you have that high a score, there isn’t going to be some fix-all strategy. You can practice, but honestly, I know you have a goal of 36, but don’t kill yourself over it. Frankly a college does not care much about a 34 vs. a 36 - at that point they would prefer you spent your time becoming a more well-rounded individual. In short, you have a 34, enjoy it and go have some fun, you are only young once. Not saying you can’t do some more practice, but don’t dwell on it.</p>