<p>Any tips on how to get a high score? I started out with a 1500, average score, without studying at all and I want a 2000+. Please don't tell me that 5 hours is too long, I want to get a high score. Any tips that'll motivate or help me? Is it POSSIBLE to raise it by a lot? Any similar inspiring stories? Thanks.</p>
<p>honestly, buy a KAPLAN book. that raised my score (act) by over 7 points. which is a lot.</p>
<p>You sir, must be the ultimate ■■■■■ in the universe. Don’t buy the Kaplan book… Lina234, 5 hours of studying is not a lot and in fact I encourage you to study even more. You have to be realistic, do you really think you’re going to study 5 hours a day in intense conditions? Most likely not. You’ll probably be distracted, watch some t.v., Facebook, etc… I suggest you bump 2 more hours into your study schedule for “reviewing.” Use these 2 hours to review past incorrect answers or brush up on your vocabulary. </p>
<p>I don’t want to be the guy who wrecks your dreams but there’s no way to sugarcoat it. Most students only improve 30-300 points from their first SAT exam. However, that’s “most students” and I think anyone who is a member of CC is not the average joe. We all want a high score but it just going to take time and will power. Here are the materials that most CC members suggest:</p>
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<li>Bluebook by collegeboard for Practice Exams (Save the first 3 tests because those are the ones that were actually administered on the real SAT)</li>
<li>The Essential 500 words or Direct Hits 1 & 2 for vocabulary </li>
<li>Barrons CR and W work books </li>
<li>Gruber’s SAT Complete Guide or Math workbook</li>
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<p>I can go on and on but I’ve wrote my study schedule to many times. If you must know, PM me and I’ll send you my “plan.” Also MAKE SURE to read all the threads in Trinity’s stickied thread, Xiggi’s SAT guide, and Silverturtle’s SAT guide. </p>
<p>Best of luck and please don’t buy Kaplan… There are some debates that Barron is not useful because it’s too difficult and therefore does not effectively prepare you for the SAT but I think harder questions will ultimately help you when you take an SAT that is easier.</p>
<p>Yes it is possible if your math and english skills are up to par. </p>
<p>You spend the time learning the types of questions on the test because the question types are repeated. Most popular advice is to use the real tests in SAT Official Guide. Go over your right as well as wrong answers to see what the question type was and why the answer was arong or right.</p>
<p>Search this site for the Xiggi Method and a thread by Aussietech.</p>
<p>What’s wrong with Kaplan? I already bought the book</p>
<p>Oh in that case my deepest sympathy 
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<p>Just kidding 
I did hear Kaplan is awful though. Use it as a reference guide and DON’T DO THEIR PRACTICE TESTS!!! This advice isn’t from me but from the man himself xiggi. Read his SAT guide before you start.</p>
<p>here’s the link
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice.html</a></p>
<p>don’t get kaplan…lol. i would stick with the blue book and barrons.
anyway, what are your current score breakdowns? otherwise we can’t really give you any specific advice.</p>
<p>Find your weakness and figure out what you can do about it. After taking practice tests, check your answers and try to understand what you did wrong.</p>
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<p>Are you people insane?</p>
<p>Take a couple practice tests if you must, then take the test. It should not be a giant part of your life, it doesn’t even matter that much.</p>
<p>5 hours a day is a little much… you won’t improve due to a number of hours, it only matters what you do with the time</p>
<p>@Weeknd I think any study time for the SAT outside of your coursework is excessive. I promise you, it is the rare case that studying for the SAT will change your college admissions prospects.</p>