<p>I don't know, actually...</p>
<p>I told my friends that I am going to study for SAT and memorize some 'SAT words' like those fancy words in test prep books...since it's the middle of the Junior year...</p>
<p>but then all of my friends told me that I can't study for the SAT because because it is not designed in that way...</p>
<p>then what is the point of those books like Barron's or Princeton Review...?</p>
<p>Those are to help you PRACTICE so you can get better, not really study. Once you know the basic concepts then its just how to use them</p>
<p>It's very important to be familiar with the test format. For some students, the one sample test that appears in the test information booklet you can get at any high school will be enough information for that. For students who are less accustomed to those kinds of tests, you can find more actual previous tests in what everyone calls the "Blue Book," </p>
<p>Amazon.com:</a> The Official SAT Study Guide: Books: The College Board </p>
<p>which has lots of previous tests in it. </p>
<p>Other than that, the key to being ready for the SAT is to be a good reader, a practiced solver of rather simple math problems, and a writer somewhat aware of very basic English grammar rules. That's it. The best way to become prepared is to read, read, read, and read. Do challenging math problems. Read a book or two about English grammar. (I like How Not to Write </p>
<p>Amazon.com:</a> How Not to Write: The Essential Misrules of Grammar: Books: William Safire </p>
<p>because it is funny.) Get a good night's sleep the night before the test after doing something FUN--NEVER, EVER cram the night before the test. Relax and enjoy a challenging set of puzzles for one morning, and you'll get a good score.</p>
<p>^
Very good advice.</p>
<p>thank you all</p>