How to improve CR? (I want more than 600..)

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<p>Hello!! I am currently sophomore. I studied for ACT for a year and got 29 with 11 writing. (35 math, 31 science, 26 english, 22 READING). Obviously, my reading score is pretty bad. Because colleges I want to go do not look at writing section of SAT when they consider both of admission and scholarships, I hope I can get above 600 on CR. (PSAT score: 56 on CR, perfect score on Math, 62 on Writing without any prep.) If i do not make any mistake on math, I will make at least 780. I have a test on June and need to get at least 550. </p>

<p>My friends sent me 'real' SAT test to me (I think it is like more than 10 test including 2000s etc..). I solved recent one (I think 2008, but not sure.) I got 450 on CR. I noticed that my vocabulary is pretty weak. so, i read CC post and bought DH Volume 1 and 2. I can finish it before test on June. </p>

<p>However, unlike ACT, long or short passage answer choices are extremely tricky for me. I know that my ACT reading score is average, but i think SAT reading is harder. </p>

<p>If you get at least 600 on CR, please help me. </p>

<p>I got 9 out of 19(is it right? total Vocab questions).
Short passage was okay
Problem is LONG PASSAGE.</p>

<p>I read strategy on this website and followed it.
1. read intro located right above passage. (2-3 line)
2. read question and quickly underline sentence when questions ask for specific line or passage (mark passage.)
3. Skim quickly and read slowly if it is underlined portion.
4. Solve questions without reading answer choice. ANSWER first.</p>

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<p>I do not enjoy reading. (I will take AP LNAG/LITER inthe future. But, I do not like reading stuff. Rather, I enjoy math and science.)</p>

<p>One more thing. What is Xiggi method??? Where can i buy that book???? I heard its CR portion is pretty good. But, is it scam?</p>

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<p>35 math 22 reading wth? Don’t think I’ve ever seen such a huge score differential…Honestly, I feel CR is SO much easier than math. If you’re acing the math, then you have the potential to do well on the reading. </p>

<p>I coached myself for the reading by doing practice tests. I started off with no practice, got a 590 on the CR. Then after 5 practice tests, I was up to 690-720. </p>

<p>The trick is to spend as much time reviewing your answers as you do taking the actual test. Don’t just look at a wrong answer you put down, refer to the right one and say “Oh Ok, I know how to do it now. Won’t get it wrong again” It’s very easy and tempting to take that route, but you have to really sit down and ANALYZE. Understand WHY you chose that answer. </p>

<p>You’re in 10th grade, you got time. I’m hopeless in math and it’s too late for me, so don’t feel too bad.</p>

<p>GL!</p>

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<p>Practicing reading in general would help just so you can work faster and spend more time checking things over. I don’t think you should really “skim” the passage besides the parts pertinent to the questions. Sometimes the answers about specific sentences are based on the surrounding paragraph, and there are, of course, the questions that cover the entire passage in general.</p>

<p>If you can underline quickly, that’s good. I personally just write the question number next to the line, and I don’t read any questions before the passage (just check what lines they refer to). Practice and try whatever is the best balance of speed and accuracy for you.</p>

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<p>same as me</p>

<p>My SAT math is about 720++
But CR is no more than 550 about 500 every times</p>

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<p>I find it difficult to break 600 on CR, too.
Instead of skimming the passages, I read it through carefully.
I know this is a waste of time, but it helps me get the feel of a passage.
I’ve been getting 550-590 doing this.</p>

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<p>Well first… can you send me those test that your friend gave you and I’ll send you some that my friend gave me but they are from like 2005-06 and stuff?? I’ll really appreciate it if you do :)</p>

<p>Anyway to answer your question- try to write short summaries of each paragraph as you read, such as if one paragraph is about the childhood of Mozart (or some other famous person) then write near the paragraph mozart’s childhood or M’s early year. It really helps so that when your answering a question that asks something about Mozart’s childhood you know which paragraph to go to instead of just scanning the whole passages looking for it. Saves time. Also underline words you don’t know because they might be vocab in context questions.</p>

<p>And i’ve been trying this tecnique that my SAT prep teacher taught me. He said read the first paragraph of the passage, then read the first and lasst sentence of every other passage and lastly read the whole last paragraph. It only works with informational texts, not narratives. And then that will give you idea of the main idead which is what most of the questions are about. Also when you get to a question that had a line reference add a sentence before and after the line reference.</p>

<p>Lastly-- SEND ME THOSE TEST… Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee lol seriouslly please :)</p>

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<p>@genius</p>

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