<p>I know there are a lot of 2000ers out here so please give me your advice because I only have a 1720. I'm a rising junior and I urgently need to boost my SAT score. I'm not anywhere close to the 2000s! I want at LEAST a combined score of 1300+ in my Math and CR.</p>
<p>Current score from SAT prep class I took:
Math:560-620
CR:530-560
Writing:530-560
Avg score (Took 4 times): 1720</p>
<p>Math weakness: Haven't taken Alg 2 yet, only geometry.
CR weakness: Vocabulary is very low..</p>
<p>I read a topic that recommended books, will Gruber's math help me improve my math? I need books that aren't insanely difficult, I need books that fit my score and will help me get my Math and CR up to the mid-high 600s. I already have the Collegeboard Official SAT book and I'm going to start learning the top 200 SAT words.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, there’s no quick fix for mediocre test scores. The best advice is the counsel you can offer the kids who are younger than you: Read the books, not the Sparks notes, make flashcards for new words in all subjects, review your class notes when you get home at night. Prepare for each math test by doing the homework each day and reviewing all the examples in the chapter before taking the tests. If you are struggling, hire a tutor to review with you each week so you don’t fall behind. The best way to have a good score is to realize that consistant daily effort matters more than a Herculean effort at the end.</p>
<p>I’m not talking about school work, I am good on that. I’m not looking for herculean effort either, I have several months. You’re acting like if you are not a natural high scorer then you have no chance</p>
<p>Don’t worry, it is definitely possible to improve your scores. First off, you are going to need to work really hard. For instance, if vocabulary is one of your weaknesses, then you should memorize SAT vocab lists (direct hits, sparknotes, barrons) and read some more. A lot of your improvement will be directly attributed to the effort and time you put in. You need to do several official practice tests and go over what you got wrong. Then, you can recognize specific problems. </p>
<p>For writing, if you do many tests you will see that the rules they test you on are repetitive. If you are not the best with grammar, then read a grammar guide (Silverturtle’s or Barron’s). Finally, for math, practice the official tests once again.</p>
<p>Also, if you are paying for this tutor class and not seeing results, leave the class. IF you are truly self motivated, you can take advantage of all the resources you have and study on your own.</p>
<p>Hi, I’m trying to improve my SAT scores too, except I have far less time. Here’s what I’d do if I were you.</p>
<p>For vocab, looking at cards is good but I find it to be tedious and most of the time I forget the words. Read a LOT. Read classic literature, and take note of the words you don’t know. Do the same for news articles. Then, try to write sentences with the new words you learned and practice using them. This method will also help you with grammar and writing.</p>
<p>For grammar, I agree with what the person bllbb6 said. The SATs tend to test only certain rules (such as pronoun agreement, tense agreement, etc.). Find lists of common grammatical mistakes and that should help.</p>
<p>For math, just practice, practice, practice. Even without taking Alg. 2, I’m sure you can still get a decent score. Study the SAT prep books, they will teach every type of math question on the test. </p>
<p>I don’t think you’ll need a tutor really, I mostly taught myself and got a 1920 my first try. </p>
<p>If you do a little bit per day, I’m sure you can greatly improve your scores. Hope I was able to help some! Good luck!</p>