I have been studying the SAT for about a year now, I have increased my score from the high 1200s to the low 1400s. However, it seems as If I have hit a plateau.
I am constantly getting 710-760 math (depends on the test). And almost always 640-700 Verbal.
I think I can increase the math score to a solid 750+ always but I am having trouble with Critical Reading.
On Critical Reading I have trouble understanding the historical documents along with the world literature passages. This is mostly due to the difficult vocabulary; I am aware that the NEW SAT does not test much on advanced vocabulary however I still seem to get questions wrong, especially Words In Context Questions, due to my lack of vocabulary.
Would you guys reccomend Erica Meltzer’s books for Reading and Writing to improve my verbal score to around 700+?
Also what would you guys recommend for improving my vocabulary? I looked into direct hits but it seems a bit outdated for the new SAT?
Sorry for the long post but I am really frustrated because I have been trying for 1 year to get a 1450+.
I need around 750+ Math consistently
and 700+ verbal consistently
I am doing alright on the writing, missing around 3-6 questions on average. but on the critical reading I am constantly missing 7-12 questions.