<p>I took the PSAT as a sophomore and score 67 on Math. I self-studied a little over the summer and will continue to do so until I take it "for real" as a junior this fall; hoping for a 70. But ideally, I'd like to raise the score to ~750 on the SAT, and I think tutoring is the way to go. I'm not very self-motivated to study but I do complete homework fanatically and will take it seriously if there's outside pressure.</p>
<p>So, how should I go about finding a good tutor? I'm not looking for specific recs--I live in Delaware, so that's a long shot--but general guidelines.</p>
<p>just practice ,do all the probs in bb,u dont need a tutor. u probably will find out where urweak spots are
ooooo no motivation , thats hard, seems like u have alot of time still, why dont u set a limit like 1 math section a day? its only 25 mins =) and its fun xD</p>
<p>Yeah I agree, I actually NEVER get bored of doing SAT math sections. Unlike the CR sections, which you can get sick of after awhile, the SAT math sections are like brain teasers.</p>
<p>^ I score consistently 750+ in CR, and in Writing when you factor in the essay. As you might guess, I like the CR sections a lot more--in fact, I'm planning to apply to colleges as an intended English major--and I find the math sections horrendous. Time is an issue, as well as just not being able to figure out the problems.</p>
<p>What are the odds? LOL
Well all I can really recommend for the math is buying the blue book and doing the math sections, then go over the problems to see if you can figure out why you got it wrong. If you can't then post the problem on here, or take a look at the consolidated list of BB math problems thread stickied here.</p>
<p>You'll learn more math during your junior year, most likely, so you shouldn't be too anxious to improve on your own. You will get better. If you want to improve enough in time for junior PSATs, then just do some self practice. Tutors can't teach you much because the math is pretty easy.</p>
<p>^ Thanks for the advice; but I'm taking AP Calc AB this coming year and I'm a little worried about forgetting the algebra/trig tested on the SAT. I actually do pretty well in math class, at a competitive math/sci magnet HS, but I'm not good with speed or brain teasers.</p>
<p>Umm, in that case you probably want to take the Math IIC, cause Alg2/trig is not really tested on the actual SAT. Trig is DEFINITELY not on SAT 1, but VERY, VERY, basic algebra 2 is on the SAT 1.</p>
<p>Oops, I meant geometry. Hehe. But yes, I plan on taking Math IIC sometime in junior year--unfortunately, I have the same time management issues. It takes me a long time to ponder problems.</p>
<p>Trig may not be tested, but it helps in most of the harder geometry problems. If you are too slow, a tutor isn't going to help you get fast. Only practice can do that.</p>