<p>Can someone give me or PM me some really useful tips for time management on the CR section. Like should I start with passages first and then move on to vocab? And how should I read the passages(Like skim then reread, or read in chunks with markings or without, or read as a whole with marking or without.)</p>
<p>I realized that I might be able to do much better If I have "spare" time to be more careful and doublecheck my answers.</p>
<p>See, that’s where the test tests your ability to perform under pressure. The time is actually set just enough for you to actually finish the section. You’ll have no time left for revision. That’s why you have to mark what questions you’re unsure of as you go along, and when you finish, go back to the problematic questions and revise. </p>
<p>As for passages, quickly hover over the questions with your pencil and pick out line references, then mark the number of the question next to the specified references in the passage. Read first, and as you reach a referenced paragraph, start reading slowly and carefully. Read the question first though, then read the referenced paragraph.</p>
<p>Last but not least, be confident. If you’re shivering like “Omg I can’t do these passages, **** I’m gonna run out of time, I’m gonna **** up…I knew I shouldn’t have taken the SAT a second time” etc etc, then you’ll fail.</p>
<p>It’s a matter of preference for everyone, there’s no magic “trick” to manage your time. </p>
<p>But this is what I’ve heard many high CR scorers say:</p>
<p>Avoid reading the long passages, because many times it’s unnecessary to do so. Just start the questions and refer to the passage when you need to. If they ask about an “overall message” or “purpose” of the passage, then skip it and come back to it when you’ve answered the rest and have a good understanding of what they’re talking about</p>
<p>The dual passages should be read fully because they’re usually short and the questions often require you to know the entire meaning and the difference between the authors’ perspectives. </p>
<p>Sentence completions are a hit or miss, don’t spend too much time analyzing if you clearly don’t know the vocab. Make a guess or skip it and move on. </p>
<p>I’ve been able to gain some valuable time by not reading the long passages, and I see no difference in accuracy. If anything, I can answer the questions better because I’m not analyzing the text as a whole, just the part they ask you about.</p>
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That’s where preference comes in. Many say you shouldn’t read the question first because you won’t be able to approach the passage with a clear mind, and thus won’t comprehend it as well.</p>
<p>Also the reason I don’t like going to questions and refer to long passages is because I won’t get the overall understanding behind the passage which gives me confidence in answering the questions.</p>