For Struggling SAT Studying Students.

Test Preparation
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>First of all, i have not taken the SAT yet but i am taking the Official Practise Tests and i am seeing improvement. Anyway, from time to time i see people talking about how their score will not increase and i was hoping to provide some insight because i have raised my score dramatically. </p>

<p>At the beginning i had an SAT of about 1970 with 700 math, 650 Writing,620 CR. As you can see, its still a good score but just not what i was looking for. </p>

<p>In my last three practice tests i have been getting 2100+ consistently with 760 in Math, 730 in Writing and 670 in Critical Reading in my last one(Total 2160). There is no secret formula... i studied SAT for about 3 hours a day for the last 30 or so days. I would have rather done a lot of things like go and hang out with friends but i had to make some changes obviously. </p>

<p>These are the books i am using/used:</p>

<p>-Barrons 2400 SAT for Writing and Reading
-Rocket Review for everything(I really suggest you get it)
-Official College Board Study Guide for Practice Tests
-Grubers which i have not started so i am not sure about its benefits. Most people say Math.</p>

<p>Anyway, basically all i can say is commit to it and change WILL come. For me, i got no results first two weeks and then it started picking up. The MOST important thing i can tell you guys to work on is eliminating time where you spend doing useless insignificant things. I had to eliminate 'screaming at my mom' time to make room for SATs.</p>

<p>For Example: When i am on the subway, i usually have my list of vocab and i have been memorizing 15-20 words a day. Don't overdo it because it won't stay in your head. Also, Get some tips from the strategy guides and do some practise sections and continue this process. This allows you to use what you have learned rather than just reading about it. It worked for me and i hope it works for you guys. Whether your score is below 1500 or as high as 2200, you can make good improvement but just studying effectively. The person with 1500 obviously will improve more than 2200 but still.</p>

<p>Just posting this to show that you can make a lot of improvement in a relative small amount of time if you follow a committed plan. Make up your own plan and see what works for you basically. Hope it kind of helps! Basically, to sum it all up, do not listen to the people that insist SAT marks cannot be improved and you are 'born with test taking abilities'. Feel free to comment or share your previous success stories.</p>

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<p>That's cool, just curious how do you score yourself with the ranges? I usually just look at the number I get wrong, or take the lowest score.</p>

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<p>Another option for struggling SAT students is to try taking the ACT. After studying intensely for the SAT (yes, I did go to prep school and yes, I did buy all those prep books) I was never able to break the 2200 border...</p>

<p>So, I took the ACT and got a 34 the first time; 35 the second. I didn't prep, either. That translates to a 2340 on SAT.</p>

<p>Considering most colleges do not prefer SAT over ACT, why not give the ACT a try? I think science-oriented kids like me would benefit from the ACT because of the science section and broader reading section.</p>

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<p>I am going to take the SAT exam on oct-4. I am taking practice tests but couldn't score 1600+. What will be my problem? could score good in maths 750(min) but not in CR and even in writings sometimes. I want to get some advices from the experts? PLEASE, DO HELP ME?????????????????????????</p>

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<p>You should check out the "Book" thread in the SAT forum.</p>