<p>So I just took my first SAT test in June. I received a 1690 - a 580 in CR a 530 in Math (SO bad) and a 580 in Writing with a 8 for the essay. I was extremely dissatisfied with the score. I would like a 1900+ on my next SAT (probably next year) with a 650+ on CR, 620+ on math, and 680+ on writing. I am a pretty good student with an A- average. I don't want to get into an Ivy school, just a good Christian school like Wheaton, Cedarville, etc. </p>
<p>Any advice/help? :-* </p>
<p>CR:
Resources:
-Vocab: Direct Hits (book), Quizlet (online), Mindsnacks (found on the Apple App store)
-Passage Practice: Untimed Blue Book tests, Erica Meltzer’s CR Guide (book)</p>
<p>General Tips: Untimed practice helps a lot, since it helps improve accuracy. Plus, it ensures that you don’t zone out on the passages, since you have unlimited time. Do daily vocab review for 15-20 minutes in order to help you remember the words. </p>
<p>Math:
Resources:
-Khan Academy (online), PWN the SAT Math (book)</p>
<p>General Tips: Master the concepts, by reviewing algebra and geometry. Do some untimed practice, just as with CR. Look up concepts that you’re unfamiliar with during these untimed practice tests, and do 5-10 more practice problems to master the concepts.</p>
<p>Writing:
Resources:
-Erica Meltzer’s Grammar Guide</p>
<p>General Tips: Most (80%) of the multiple choice questions can be answered just by saying the sentence in your head, as long as you generally practice proper grammar in everyday writing/conversation. For the essay, come up with some canned examples, organized by literature, history, people and current events (current events are optional…it’s helpful if you watch/like the news). Write down themes/attributes for each example, and implement them on the actual test. If you do this, develop a solid formula, and write ~2 pages, you’re guaranteed at least a 10/12 on the essay (which can only help your overall Writing score).</p>
<p>Hope this helps! Good Luck! :)</p>
<p>Thanks! So do you think its possible to raise it by two to three hundred points? </p>
<p>if you work at it long enough you can have amazing improvements</p>
<p>Practice, Practice, and Practice.</p>
<p>The best way to improve any SAT score, is by finding your weaknesses and improving on it.</p>