<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I've been browsing this site for a while, but I never created an account. I made one now because I have an extremely annoying situation that I'd like some advice on from some more veteran SAT takers.</p>
<p>MY MATH SCORE IS CRAP. It is not representative of my GPA and other scores. Here's the breakdown: 780W/800CR/650M (Yes it may not seem that low, but I feel I should do better)</p>
<p>All I hear about is how rare 800 reading scores are, but it comes natural to me and I've always been a big reader. But the math is honestly the bane of my existence. I just don't know how to study for it. I've done 3 practice tests and my math score has maybe improved 30 points (if that).</p>
<p>I am literally BAFFLED by anyone who gets a 750-800 on their math section. It almost seems mythical. Does math come natural to yee Gods amongst men, or was this natural ability helped by a fair amount of preparation?</p>
<p>Btw: I'm a junior and in Pre-Calc honors (B+) if that helps. I'd be glad to exchange any critical reading tips for math ones. I've always considered myself above average at math, but never near the top of the spectrum, but I know kids with seemingly lower abilities who score much higher than me.</p>
<p>Sorry for this long post but I'm just really desperate. I'll be taking the SAT again in March and I'd like a broad plan/outline of how I should approach studying for the Math section. I know this seems like a rant/disorganized but I'd really love some advice from any of you math wizards.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading and any response is appreciated!</p>
<p>You are not learning from your mistakes. The object is not to take as many tests as possible. You have to review the answers and how to solve them and apply the learned knowledge to the next test. If you are making careless errors, try to finish five minutes early in order to review your answers. Math can be pwned with practice. Now go get’em tiger!</p>
<p>You might want to start by reading my article “The Correct Way to Prepare for SAT Math.” It’s posted here - just do a search.</p>
<p>@ Brothersgrimmm - Yes I agree with you, parents insisted on me having a math tutor and I feel it has hurt me. He tends to show me the shortcut to every problem, and I wind up not understanding it or being able to apply it. Thank you for confirming this, knew something wasn’t right.</p>
<p>@DrSteve - I googled your guide and found it, reading it at the moment. Thank you for the reply.</p>
<p>I have another question for you guys/anyone else great at taking the SAT. Do you fill in the bubbles as you go along, or do you circle the letter and fill them all in when the 5 minutes remaining mark is called?</p>
<p>I’ve always filled in my circles the latter way (works for reading/writing), but I explained this method to a few of my friends and they looked at me like I had two heads. I guess what I’m asking is: Is it better to fill in the bubbles as you go along, or after your answer them all on the booklet?</p>
<p>Thank you for the replies, giving me some hope in an otherwise very frustrating part of the test for me.</p>
<p>wow this is the first post ive made in a few months…</p>
<p>regarding your question on bubbling, personally i bubble as a i go since math problems are unrelated (while cr problems are) and you can use the bubbling as a little break between problems.</p>
<p>i doubt that the causes of your errors are from lack of knowledge (since you did finish algebra 2), but rather from careless error. check to make sure if i’m right or not, but if it is, it might help to write down formulas and equations you use so when you put it into the calculator, you’re less likely to make an error.</p>