<p>To anyone who has used the Kaplan 12 Practice Tests for the SAT: Are they typically "harder" than the real thing or "easier"? </p>
<p>Thanks!
-Arachnotron</p>
<p>Kaplan's unreliable.
Just look at the CR section. Some sections have 25 questions which isn't one bit like the real SAT.</p>
<p>Also, the tests are really unrealistic, just stick to CB material</p>
<p>Crap, I just bought Kaplan 12...meh. I already used up all the CB materials available in the past and still remember all the answers...lol. So....</p>
<p>Which one is better?: 1) PR 11 Tests or 2) Kaplan 12 Tests</p>
<p>^None. Only use real CB practice tests. The others will mislead you. And yeah Kaplan is just plain bad.</p>
<p>Quicksandslowly, if you've done that, then that's an indication that you've done all you can to prep for the SAT =P </p>
<p>I ask because I really would like to reserve my CB stuff until the very brink of the real exam.</p>
<p>^Why don't you just space out your remaining CB tests? That way you won't run out and you can analyze each result real carefully.</p>
<p>Well, I sort of use these exams to keep my mind fresh more than anything else; a year ago I scored a 2340, but since I'm aiming for a perfect this time, I can't allow any skill to atrophe. So I'm doing 1 test a day or so...</p>
<p>^And you once tried to tell me not to retake a 790...pshh...anyways I think if you reach that level of SAT greatness taking tests from Kaplan won't do you much good. Try prep book like Barrons 2400..</p>
<p>^Holy 2340!? Why spend time getting a 2400? BTW, any tips on CR? It's the only section killing me...got a 690 on it.</p>
<p>Umm well, when I studied for SAT in the past, I used up all the CB materials. Now, I have none left, unless someone gives me a copy of the Oct 2008 test. Yeah, so if I just had to use PR or Kaplan, which one is better?</p>
<p>Well, yeah, but after seeing SO MANY PEOPLE like you, I realized that deep down inside, I'm one of you. Or perhaps I've been assimilated. Anyway, it's just seeing people retaking 2300's sort of makes me want to retake mine...=/</p>
<p>It sucks.</p>
<p>Haha, dude this is CC, the place where all the brightest students in America amass...</p>
<p>^^haha yeah but isn't 2340 like 99+, wheras Math IIC is lik 89%. And don't be another ChoklitRain...he's truly insane. Not all CC'ers are even that crazy.</p>
<p>I probably won't show up to the test center because in all probability I won't get my 2400 or even go up for that matter, meh...the stress of college admission!</p>
<p>EDIT: Yeah, you know what? Screw it. I'm not taking it again. I don't want to be another ChoklitRain.</p>
<p>^Lol, that's the spirit. Focus on your college essays! They are just as important as SATs. </p>
<p>Btw, any tips/books for CR? :D</p>
<p>Oh, CR? Funnily enough, I used the Kaplan workbook! It's primarily what I attribute to my 680 -> 760 jump.</p>
<p>Lol, dangit I wasted that when I was a sophmore and didn't know anything...too bad I still remember the answers and passages.</p>
<p>Umm I just got PR reading and writing workbook and Kap 12 hope that helps lol.</p>
<p>Thanks though!</p>
<p>Have you taken previous PSATs? Those are good sources of practice...</p>
<p>^Lol, I took those when I took the PSAT. I basically wasted most of the resources when I was a dunce as a Freshmen/Sophmore.</p>
<p>^^I know someone who did the Barrons CR workbook. She jumped from 560-->800 Wow. Plus she said she starting reading a lot more.</p>
<p>Barrons has a CR workbook? Hmm...I'm going to have to look into that.</p>