<p>So one of my closest friends needs serious help to raise his SAT score. He got a 1500 and needs to raise it in order to even be considered at his top school (West Point). Now, I am not an expert at all on the SAT and I'm better at the ACT, but I really want to help him. He personally asked me to help him, and I just want to see him succeed and get a more respectable score in his eyes. </p>
<p>How should I go about this? Obviously having the blue book is a must, but what other resources should I use? I'd appreciate any tips!</p>
<p>@jkjeremy is right in that he definitely needs to take a practice test to assess his abilities. Then tell your friend that there is no shortcut or secret code. It’s just practice and dedication (which I’m sure he has in abundance, as he is considering WEST POINT). It will take a while but if he’s dedicated he’ll get there. There are very few other “respectable” resources–for example Kaplan’s math is absolutely irrelevant. Princeton Review is pretty good. Is he aiming for 2000+? If so, Barron’s is the way to go (but remember, AFTER he’s finished the blue book). Some of the old SAT tests are pretty good, too. The blue book is your starting point. Make sure it’s a clean copy as he will need to write in it!!! Once he’s graduated from the blue book can he then consider more advanced books. Sometimes the blue book is all you need. If he’s taking the SAT in December–can he push that back to have more time to prepare? If not he needs to hunker down now. If he can, all the better. Best of luck.</p>
<p>Also, make a plan to study consistently. Maybe a few hours over the weekend or a little bit every other day? Make a tentative schedule and follow it.</p>
forgive me, I’m really in a bad mood.</p>