<p>I know there are a lot of 2000ers out here so please give me your advice because I only have a 1720. I'm a rising junior and I urgently need to boost my SAT score. I'm not anywhere close to the 2000s! I want at LEAST a combined score of 1300+ in my Math and CR.</p>
<p>Current score from SAT prep class I took:
Math:560-620
CR:530-560
Writing:530-560
Avg score (Took 4 times): 1720</p>
<p>Math weakness: Haven't taken Alg 2 yet, only geometry.
CR weakness: Vocabulary is very low..</p>
<p>I read a topic that recommended books, will Gruber's math help me improve my math? I need books that aren't insanely difficult, I need books that fit my score and will help me get my Math and CR up to the mid-high 600s. I already have the Collegeboard Official SAT book and I'm going to start learning the top 200 SAT words.</p>
<p>The SAT math portion only goes as high as geometry, so to be honest, that isn’t much of an excuse. I only used the Collegeboard and Barron’s SAT books, so I can’t give you an opinion on Gruber’s math. I’m not really sure if there’s any such book that would “fir” your score though.</p>
<p>Personally, I just take a lot of practice tests and learn from my mistakes. For math, you just need to figure out what kind of problem you’re dealing with, and it should be easy enough to get a solution. I guess some books also provide tips and shortcuts? For critical reading, expanding vocabulary is fine and all, but I’m pretty sure that double passages and all that are a larger part of the section. You should focus on those too.</p>
<p>Sorry if this isn’t a very good answer.</p>
<p>Definitely get some flashcards for vocab and bring them when you have spare time and you’re out (waiting rooms, bus rides, etc)
Use the Blue Book and take notes on its tips for each section. When you’ve done their drills, take the practice tests. Make sure you don’t just go through and score the tests and forget about them. Go back and look to see what errors you made, why the answer you chose was wrong, if there are specific topics you need to review or if you just need to slow down
For reading, the best thing you can do for your critical reading skills is to read more and read for fun, as much as you can</p>
<p>For math I usually scored around 650-700. How I did I do it? In ninth grade I went to the library and got the Barron’s Let’s Review Integrated Algebra and Geometry Regents books and self study both of the books, that’s how I got to score around the 650 - 700 range on my practice tests.</p>
<p>Well for Critical Section, unfortunately, it is my weakest section. I always scored around 470-540 range. I don’t know if this will help, but what I did was reading novels recommended by the Barron’s Let’s Review English Regents book. And I also get prep books such as McGraw Hill’s, Barron’s, and the Official SAT Study Guide just to do the CR.</p>
<p>For Writing, I went to prep in Chinatown. There is absolutely no chance to get a good score on the Writing Section multiple choice without grammar guidance. And I usually scored around 540-600 on the Writing Section with the exception of the essay. I had used the Barron’s Writing Workbook.</p>
<p>I’m just as concern about the SAT as you because this year I will take my 1st SAT in the Spring of my sophomore year.</p>