Help with SAT preparation -- self-studying

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<p>Hi, I'm not the smartest student in my area, however with the struggles in my family, I wish to study really hard and become one who can support the family..</p>

<p>With my upcoming junior year in highschool, SAT is coming up, and I haven't prepped up yet, while the rest of my classmates have already been on it since the beginning of June.</p>

<p>My PSAT scores were horrendously low as 700 in the SAT conversion charts..</p>

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<p>I was wondering which are the most recommended books that I am able to use to study for the SAT next year? I would like tips, book names or anything I can get to self-study for the SAT, as my family doesn't really have the money right now to invest into SAT prep classes :&lt;/p>

<p>Additionally, how long a day should i study each section in the book?</p>

<p>Please help me out!</p>

<p>Thank you collegeconfidential~</p>

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<p>Don’t worry about the money issue. Expensive tutoring and books is far from required for you to score well.</p>

<p>What’s your target score? And what was your PSAT? (I’m confused by why you’re calling a 700 ‘horrendously low’ unless it’s the total score)</p>

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<p>@theskittlebug‌ think she meant that her PSAT was a 700 if you would convert it to a SAT score. So, her actual PSAT was ~~70 points. That’s just how I understood it. </p>

<p>These are the books that I personally recommend to getting your sections up to 700+:</p>

<p>Math: Dr. Chung’s math or PWN the SAT math</p>

<p>Critical Reading: The Critical Reader by Erica Meltzer AND Direct Hits volume 1 and 2 (this is a must!!!)</p>

<p>Writing (MC only): The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar by Erica Melter</p>

<p>Essay: Look at some College Confidential forums like this one <a href=“Defeating the SAT essay in 2 days - SAT Preparation - College Confidential Forums”>Defeating the SAT essay in 2 days - SAT Preparation - College Confidential Forums;

<p>I also suggest you buy the Blue Book by College Board and you complete at least 2 sections from the practice tests each day. Then review the questions that you got wrong right after you complete the sections. This is probably the most crucial aspect of you doing well on the SAT test. If you’re on a low budget like I am, buy the Blue Book and if you have some money left over, then buy a book for the section you are weakest at. The Blue Book contains 10 real SAT tests which will help you get familiar with the type of questions that will show up on the SATs.</p>

<p>I also highly recommend you to read this SilverTurtle’s posts on this forum <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/955109-silverturtle-s-guide-to-sat-and-admissions-success-p1.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/955109-silverturtle-s-guide-to-sat-and-admissions-success-p1.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>In response to theskittlebug:
My PSAT total was 157 which i think was very poor (note this was 2012)… I mean i may have improved alot but, maybe not necessarily?</p>

<p>My target score for the SAT is 1950+, as I’m looking to get into University of Boston for medics (I wish to become a physician someday)</p>

<p>However i also heard Boston also requires ACT writing plus i believe? Am I able to turn in both ACT and SAT scores, I’ve always been confused on that. Also, Boston requires chemistry subject test through the ACT i think.This is Boston Univ’s prereq course requirements: <a href=“Admissions | A holistic approach, from admissions to practice | Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine”>Admissions | A holistic approach, from admissions to practice | Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine;

<p>If somebody could briefly explain that^</p>

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<p>In response to maturk:
I just RECENTLY purchased the Blue book by College Board, and it is currently delivering, however I have a few questions about it:
1.) Does it only provide practice for SAT Math?
2.) What other sections does it provide: such as writing help/critical reading, etc
3.) If I study atleast an hour a day, including several sections done, how much points do you think i can improve/increase from my 2012 score of 1500?</p>

<p>Thanks :)</p>

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<p>bump10char</p>

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<p>The Blue Book is the official Collegeboard SAT study book that provides study and practice for all of the sections. </p>

<p>It’s difficult to approximate point jumps but as long as you stay dedicated to your studies and comprehend what you’re going over, you can probably get to your target goal. </p>

<p>Also, the link you posted lists the admission requirements for the medical school. That’s graduate school and isn’t relevant to you yet. Check these two links for freshman admission:</p>

<p><a href=“Boston University Freshmen Applicant Information | Admissions”>http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/program-requirements/”>http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/program-requirements/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@TheDidactic‌ thanks, i realized that a few mins after re-reading the page haha.</p>

<p>This answers my questions! Wish me good luck in studies~</p>

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<p>Good luck in studies</p>