My math score is embarassingly low.

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<p>On the May SAT, I got a 530 on the math section. I studied, too - not as much as I could/should have, but (what I felt was) enough. I got a 53 on the PSAT math section as well, so I literally had no improvement. </p>

<p>I'm very happy with my CR score (730) and W is fine (650), but I really do need to get that math score up. I'm not aiming for top colleges (a couple more selective LACs, but certainly nothing in the Ivy League or like that). I don't have money for an SAT prep class, the two books I have are "10 Real SATs" and the Blue Book. Is there another book I should get to help me with Math? My big problem is that I omit a lot of questions because I have no idea even how to attempt them - I just don't know what I'm doing on the concepts! </p>

<p>How do I get that darn score up?</p>

<p>EDIT: Also, is the ACT worth a shot? Would it perhaps be easier or more forgiving on the score? I'm going into Calculus and have received nothing but As, if that helps...</p>

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<p>I have the same problem so hopefully people will contribute beneficial advice...</p>

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<p>don't memorize the formulas except for the most important ones...you can figure most by looking at the problem and going about it logically.</p>

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<p>plug everything in...start with C, if too big go to B, if too small go to D, etc.</p>

<p>use your calculator to your advantage...if in doubt, graph & calculate to eliminate answers</p>

<p>when stuck with a hard question just think to yourself "what are they testing me on? what do they want me to prove that i know?" and go from there</p>

<p>i got an 800 first time using this system of test taking (and obviously my brain since it wasnt just luck</p>