Increase score from 2010 to 2200+ in less than 2 weeks?

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<p>So I'm taking the SAT for the first time this March and I was wondering if a 200+ score boost sounds feasible. I'm aiming for a 700+ in CR and W and an 800 in M. Last week I took a practice test from the blue book and I got a 2010 total (CR: 620, M: 760, W: 630 <-- gave myself a 9 for the essay).</p>

<p>Normally I would score 700+ for writing, so I just need to review the grammar mechanics, but my main concern is critical reading. I get about 0-1 wrong for the sentence completions for each CR section, but it's the passages that kill me. Usually, I barely finish the CR section before the time starts (sometimes I might not even finish it because of my poor time management :[ ). So far I've been skimming the passage before reading and answering the questions, which is probably my problem. However, if I try reading it for full comprehension, I run out of time because I'm a very slow reader :/. I'm really hoping for a 700+ in CR, but I feel like I'm far from it at the current rate I'm going at now. </p>

<p>I know different techniques work for different people, but I would like to know what strategies you guys find very helpful, especially if you're a slow reader like myself. Thank you!</p>

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<p>I’m actually a very fast reader- what I do is read the passages like I would read a teen novel from the library. Don’t get caught up in the details- circle a main idea if you see it. You should always look back at the passage after reading the question. The purpose of reading the passage before is to just get the idea and mark the passage up. Practice making passage maps in practice tests as well as in your reading for school. For an extra challenge, try reading Kant (even I Kant understand him :wink: ).
I have a 770 in CR but I only missed 2 questions- the curve was awful. And I hear that -3 was a 710. :frowning: I hope you get a nicer test.</p>

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<p>Use “How to Attack The Critical Reading” or something like that by Notriaprep or something like that (sorry, I can’t think of the name or the CC user!) It seems to really work, or at least for me.</p>

<p>Also, as for time management, push yourself beyond your limits. You will have to practice finishing in 16-18 minutes, so rush yourself over and over until you adjust to it. You will slowly learn how to quickly but efficiently examine and correctly answer the Critical Reading Section. Practice, practice, practice.</p>