I finished the 8 tests in CB...now what??

Test Preparation
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<p>Okay, so I'm getting very varied responses in regards to this:</p>

<p>The thing is, I own the PR 11 Practice Tests book, the Kaplan's New SAT book and the Barron's New SAT book. I really haven't opened any of them yet, or touched the tests inside of them, as I really focused my attention on the CB's Blue Book. I took the SAT's in May, and to study, did 7 of the 8 practice tests included in said book. So, now I have 1 test left in that book, and what, 19 tests left cumulatively in the other 3 books.</p>

<p>The problem lies in those 3 books; some people say that if I take all 19 tests + the 1 CB test I have left AFTER them all (for the last practice to be the closest to the real thing), I'll be SUPERBLY prepared for the October exam. And yet still, others are saying that those 19 tests suck majorly and can actually HURT me if I take them, as they're far too dissimilar to the real test.</p>

<p>My question is, who am I to believe? Could it really hurt me to take tests made by some companies? I mean, how dissimilar/easier/harder could they be? And why does everybody think it could HURT taking those tests?</p>

<p>The way I see it, taking 20 practice tests before October could only make the SAT seem even more like second nature to me, and make taking the test in October a breeze. So why are people saying "Only take the Blue Book tests," and what do those people expect one to do once they finish that darned book?</p>

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<p>have you seen the improvement you wanted after those 7 tests?...i'd think that would lead to a dramatic score increase. if it hasnt changed after all of that, maybe you should go back and study the tests you did because those 7 tests cover more than you need to know.</p>

<p>and go ahead and finish the last one if youd like. after youre done if you think its absolutely necessary to practice more, then get collegeboard's online sat course which should keep you occupied.</p>

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<p>The only reason I really feel the need to do the additional 19 practice tests is the huge expanse of time between the May and October test dates, and I feel it could be to my benefit to retain myself in the SAT mindset throughout the summer.</p>

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<p>buy 10 real SAT's & do those (I did the analogies + math comparisons even, although you don't have to).</p>

<p>That's what I did after I finished the Blue Book...I think it's still better than any other prep book.</p>

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<p>agreed, a test a week is excessive though</p>

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<p>but isnt 75% of the official sat guide straight from 10 real sats?</p>

<p>so wouldnt that be a waste of money</p>

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<p>yep. you're right. i'd probably subconsciously remember half the answers.</p>

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<p>It's not true that 75% of the Official SAT Study Guide is derived from 10 Real SATs. There are certainly some repeats, but not too many, so you can probably get lots of mileage out of working the old book.</p>

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<p>I bet the CR passages are pretty solid.</p>