<p>I already studied Barron's 500 flashcards and the Princeton Review Hit Parade list. I am thinking about studying this list <a href="http://www.postech.ac.kr/%7Egla/gre/a4/33new.txt.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.postech.ac.kr/~gla/gre/a4/33new.txt.pdf</a> I have a 5000 word app on my phone (it's called SAT Vocab 5000+)... I don't know if I should use the list from my phone app or from the website above. Whichever list I use, I'll be making my own flashcards. Which list do you think would be better?</p>
<p>5000 is way too big of a task unless you plan on breaking it up and going VERY slowly. I’m sure you’ve caught on to this with even a pile of 500, but even by breaking up 5000 cards into piles of 100 words each, you may know all the words one day and then completely forget them all by the next. </p>
<p>I, personally, would rather REALLY learn the words from a smaller list as it is more likely to contain the most frequently appearing words that are MUST knows, rather than just half-assing a gigantic pile in which the majority of words will never be seen again. You can study 5000+ words, but I guarantee you’ll still see some words you’ve never seen before on the SAT.</p>
<p>With that said, the Barron’s and Princeton Review lists may be sufficient. I’d recommend putting your time into practice tests and other ways of preparing.</p>
<p>Ok I have a year (I’m taking it April and October 2014). I still want to learn the 5,000 because it will make me mentally more confident :(</p>
<p>I have a game from the App Store called, “Mind Snacks: SAT Vocab.” Each lesson is 20 words, and to pass the lesson and advance to the next, you must master all the vocab. The games are fun and the graphics are actually very cute and appealing. They have spelling games, games where you have to match a brief definition to the word, picture matching game, etc. I highly recommend the app. Learned LOTS of vocab for the test. App is also free. If you don’t have an apple product try looking for it on Google Play (Android) too! Good luck!</p>
<p>I’m wondering the same thing. I read elsewhere that the two Direct Hits books where best. However, did audit of vocab misses on 10 practice tests, and some (20%) of vocabulary misses were not in Direct Hits Core or Toughest Vocabulary booklets. </p>
<p>I’m going to go search more on the FAQ’s, but I’d love to hear someone with insight assess Direct Hits vs others. Vocabulary may be the only thing preventing a perfect score…</p>
<p>Learn those 5000 and you’ll be killing. Rock on.</p>
<p>Essential 500? I got essential 300 and I heard that it works very well.</p>
<p>This is kinda an unconventional way, but listening to SAT songs has helped increase my vocabulary. </p>
<p>There’s songs from “Rock the SAT: Trick Your Brain into Learning New Vocab While Listening to Slamming Music”. </p>
<p>I’ve also used “Flocabulary: The Hip-Hop Approach to SAT-Level Vocabulary Building,” which uses awesome rap songs. </p>
<p>I found that this has been a fun and painless way of learning vocab. There’s no harm in giving it a try 
Never underestimate the power of music!</p>
<p>Who wouldve thought?! Thats sick! I NEED TO LISTEN… THANK YOU</p>
<p>thanks guys</p>