I need advice on dismal SAT scores!

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<p>I just got my SAT scores back and they are as followed:</p>

<p>Math: 540 CR:600 W:630</p>

<p>Is there anyway I can get this up?! I would love to get my scores up to:</p>

<p>Math: 620 CR:660 W:710</p>

<p>Is this possible? If so, what are the best ways to prepare for the math section?</p>

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<p>You can definitely bring that up. I started out with a 460 math, and after working VERY hard, I got a 670. I think the two keys for me were doing ALOT of practice problems. Make sure you time yourself, because timing as you know is very important on the SAT. Also, as cheesy as this may sound, I really tried to change my attitude about math, because I found I always did worse if I had the mindset that “WOW. this math is really tough.” By trying to enjoy solving problems ect;, I think I really improved.
As for critical reading, I read the New York Times EVERY day, in addition to learning the SAT vocab. Try reading the science section, especially if those are the type of passages that give you trouble.
Writing is mostly just memorizing the grammar rules. I had started out with a 500 in writing, but got it up to a 770. It was all in knowing the rules, and knowing the two examples before hand to use in the essay.</p>

<pre><code> Hope this kindof helps…Goodluck!
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<p>Try the Ziggi method. Search for it here on CC.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for the advice! I think changing my attitude towards math sounds like a really great way to get the score up…but how do I change it?</p>

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<p>I have the same problem with critical reading… I just can’t do it :(</p>

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<p>Well, I guess I didn’t all of a sudden LOVE math, but I just tried to find some things that were interesting about it, even if it was a bit forced on my part. I mean…I’ll always be a history/english geek! Lol. I think it’s more just not thinking of math as “hard,” or else it will be just that.</p>