improve critical reading in 2 months?

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<p>so as you can obviously tell from the title, i suffer tremendously from the reading section on the SAT. My writing and math are great according to my standards, but something went terribly wrong on the reading section.</p>

<p>i had the barron's sat book (not 2400, just barron's SAT). I skimmed through that a week before the test and did two practice tests.
my reading score on both tests was above 620.</p>

<p>then i did the sat, and i was extremely surprised by my score, which happened to be below 530.</p>

<p>How can i really improve my reading score, if i prep and prep for two months (possibly even three) up until my next SAT?
Please recommend any books as well, as i need the best critical reading practice questions and techniques that i can get.</p>

<p>I've heard that Barron's 2400 and Barron's critical reading workbook are really good.</p>

<p>And what about for vocabulary? I've heard Direct Hits is really good.. should i get volume 1 or volume 2? which usually has more hits?</p>

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<p>Get both DH and RR and Hit Parade – that seems like the winner
as for the rest, practice practice and practice</p>

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<p>Where did you hear that Barron’s was good?</p>

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<p>i thought i read it on this website</p>

<p>anyone else please?</p>

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<p>the reading comprehension is so hard to improve; my best advice is just to read and make sure you understand what the author is trying to convey (not just the plot).</p>

<p>For the vocab words, I recommend the sparknotes 1000 lists that you can find online.</p>

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<p>Memorize DH and then do CR sections until your eyes bleed.</p>

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<p>When you say practice tests, do you mean Barron’s tests or CB tests?</p>

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<p>Barrons
Why though?</p>

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<p>That’s the problem. Use Collegeboard practice tests and you’ll start seeing the improvement you’re looking for.</p>