How to Attack the SAT Critical Reading Section Effectively

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i just realized “noitaraperp” is “preparation” backwards…just goes to show how good I am at CR…

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Thanks a ton for this post, I really appreciate it. With this post and http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/1390501-critical-reading-analysis-right-wrong-answer-choices.html?highlight=analysis+of+critical+reading, I have been able to raise my Critical Reading score from 570 to 700, and my overall SAT score from a 1940 to 2130!!!

THANKS!!!

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Noitaraprep, How long did it take you to get to 700+ critical reading.

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thanks for that link! really helpful

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It look me a couple of months and a number of practice tests to get to that level of 700+ (and eventually 800). I had spread out my preparation for the exam so that I could avoid cramming.

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I’m actually thinking about getting back into test prep (not in a full time way or anything), and I was thinking about creating a concise strategy guide for the new SAT (starting in March 2016) and dealing with all the sections. I’ve messed around with the new SAT and I feel as though I’ve got some good insights. I’m wondering if there’s interest in this.

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Yes. Yes there is.

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^^I think you are an iconic figure here on CC and any future guide will be very warmly received. There’s really nothing good yet for the new SAT and a lot of interest in the topic.

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Okay, I’m going to be posting my full strategy guide for the new SAT really soon. I’m looking to get a little feedback from some CCers, so if you’re interested in getting an advance copy, just PM me!

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I would be very interested in an advance copy.

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By the way, I’ve written a guide for CC for writing the college essay (you can see it [here](http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-essays/1817521-how-to-write-a-great-college-essay.html)), and I’m about to release the guide for the new SAT. I’ve seen out advance copies to all those who PM’d me - thanks for the feedback!

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I totally love this idea …
The strategy is great but what I find most difficult is forcing myself to love the topic…
Sometimes the passages are so boring I find myself drifting asleep…the focus is hard to maintain too and what do you suggest for the abstruse language used in excerpts from ancient articles.

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Did you ever get to making a writing and math post? If so I’d really appreciate a link! Your CR tips are so helpful. With only one more SAT left, I really need a high CR and Math combined score! So stressful so thanks for the CR tips !!!