<p>I have about 2 months left before I have to take the PSAT. My parent't think of the PSAT as like the SAT, and if I do poorly, I will be a failure in life. :) So to prove them wrong, and everyone who doubts that I can't crack at least a 210, this is my plan. Tell me what you guys think of it, and if I should add anything. leave something out...or just give me any advice in general. I took my first and only PSAT last October when I was a freshman. My score was a 156. 57 in CR, 47 in Math, and a 52 in Reading. After having studied over the summer, about 5 or 6 days ago I took a practice PSAT test (A previously administered one) and got a score of 197. My CR was now a 72, my math was a 60, and my writing was a 65. I am NOT satisfied I HAVE TO GET TO THAT 210 MARK NO MATTER WHAT! So, again, I have 2 months left and here is my plan:</p>
<p>Math
1. Take a full test in the BB.
2. Analyze the math section using the Power score BB Database
3. Understand more about the type of question I got wrong, and look up more information about it online. (example: Khan Academy, CC)
4. Look for more problems like the one I got wrong IN the BB.
5. Follow up the question I got wrong with Dr.Chung's math (Ex. functions)
6. Hope I will NEVER get a question similar to the one I got wrong again...
7. I also plan to start the math section in Barron's 2400...do you guys think Barron's 2400 will be the most beneficial for me..or another book?? (I have heard great things about 2400 so...)
8. Go to the next type of question I got wrong.</p>
<p>Reading
1. Analyze the Reading section of the BB test using Power score Database.
2. Look up online for what people have to say about that certain type of questions and how to get them right. (EX. Comparison, Authors View...etc.)
3. Do similar questions to the one I got wrong.
4. Hope I will NEVER get a question similar to the one I got wrong again...
5. Continue to the next type of question I got wrong.
5. Memorize DH words
Writing
1. Analyze the Reading section of the BB test using Powerscore Database.
2. Look up online for what people have to say about that certain type of questions and how to get them right. (EX. Conjunctions, Irregular verbs...etc.)
3. Do similar questions to the one I got wrong.
4. Hope I will NEVER get a question similar to the one I got wrong again...
5. Continue to the next type of question I got wrong.</p>
<p>So, This is my plan for the next 2 months. I plan to have finished ANALYZING almost all of the BB tests by October 12. (My Test Date) What do you guys think of it. Do you recommend any workbooks, so that I can hone my skills for each section? Also, how much do you believe I can increase my score, if I do this vigorously every day? I will consider every and any opinion you guys have. PLEASE HELP! :)</p>
<p>Ohmygawsh CALM DOWN!!!
Look, no matter what your parents say, you need to lower the stress level! Sure, a few practice tests may be in order, and use the free “SAT question of the day” on CollegeBoard by all means, but don’t make it the center of your life! Trust me, you WILL do better the second time around, and, as long as you study and keep on top of school work, you’ll do even better on the SAT. I got 180 my first PSAT, 200 the second, and 2260 on the SAT (only time). If you keep stressing like that, you’ll get exhausted! Trust me, this sort of focus is NOT good for you! It could actually make you do worse, with the stress making you tired and actually hurting your body. You’re going to hurt yourself!</p>
<p>Your set for a 210+! Good luck :).</p>
<p>@inNeed, I am not stressing out. I’m just looking for advice,and it is not the center of my life. :)</p>
<p>@IceQube, do you think this plan is cleared for flight? 
With this plan I can get around a 210+?</p>
<p>Yes - your set :)! </p>
<p>Now you just have to start :p.</p>
<p>OP–
It just looks like a lot of work. I think it would be a good idea to do a few practice tests and look for a little help, but I think buying a book for the PSAT is a little…overboard. It’s not the PSAT that counts. What I would do is this–along with the PSAT, you can pay a little extra (like $15 or something like that) and they’ll give back your answers and the test booklet, so you can check your answers and try and figure out what went wrong.</p>
<p>Remember–the PSAT is not that important. It’s only for practice, and to give you an idea of what you need to practice on. Don’t make such a big deal of getting a good score on this. Don’t aim for a 210 on the PSAT. Aim for a 2100 on the SAT. Taking the SAT is actually slightly harder–your energy has to last you a lot longer, not like the short burst of the PSAT. I like your dedication, but the SAT is the goal. ;)</p>
<p>^Actually the PSAT is quite important. You can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship so studying for it seems perfectly reasonable, at least it does to me anyways.</p>
<p>^ I’m not buying any PSAT books (only SAT ones). I’m currently studying for the SAT NOT the PSAT because I think if I study for the SAT the PSAT will come naturally for me. I also have to take the SAT I think in April or something like that because I plan to to dual enroll next year at my CC. So that’s another incentive.</p>
<p>^
The SAT so early! That’s pretty impressive. Okay, that sounds okay. Just don’t freak or overstudy. Don’t over work yourself. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>@braniac, AGREED! :)</p>
<p>@inNeed, yesss, sir. I will not overwork. I will not overwork. I will not overwork. I will not overwork. I will not overwork. OK, I think I got it :)</p>
<p>@inNeedOfPencils: Have never heard of such a thing as “OverStudying”</p>
<p>To OP: seems like a good plan</p>
<p>@ schoolisfun: I had a classmate who practically locked herself away studying to get into Stanford. She was so focused and college-driven that she was exhausted all the time and wouldn’t come out with us at all because she was too busy studying, volunteering, or perfecting her resume. She wasn’t happy at all, but she was convinced it would get her into Stanford that she dealt with it and told us it was okay. When she didn’t get into Stanford anyways, she lapsed into depression. It was hard to watch and not be able to really do anything. She was the most extreme, but there were several other people in my graduating class who went through similar experiences. I don’t want ANYone to go through that.</p>
<p>@livelikeali It sounds like you have created an excellent plan. </p>
<p>I only have two recommendations to add. If you can, find another student to study with. Eventually if you are shooting for a top score on the SAT I’d recommend a tutor (I’m a little biased about that though:) ), but for now working with a peer would be helpful. Even if the peer is below your level, you can learn a lot by teaching a subject. </p>
<p>The other recommendation I have is to read for enjoyment but challenge yourself. Find a book that both looks like it will be fun to read and is also a bit harder than a book you normally read. If you always read fiction, there are some great narrative non-fiction books you could try.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you and feel free to ask me any math questions as you find out what you need to work on.</p>
<p>@TutorDelphia, what books do you recommend?</p>
<p>It first starts with your interests and then goes from there. So its hard to recommend books generally. Tell me your interests and a couple books you’ve enjoyed recently and I’ll give you some recommendations. Also, those books that have SAT words in them across the page from the text of the book are pretty good because they let you learn new words without having to take much time out to look up what they mean. You can find a couple of them in my SAT book store which is at [My</a> Associates Store - Test Prep Books](<a href=“http://astore.amazon.com/tutodelp-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=1]My”>http://astore.amazon.com/tutodelp-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=1)</p>
<p>My interests are: Basketball, anything medical, sci-fi, sports in general, health, and for fiction I like mysteries and action books.</p>
<p>pshh…this regime will only get you a 1400…you have to step your game up.</p>
<p>apply all of your tactics to the following:</p>
<p>lock yourself in a room for 2 months
do not talk to anyone but the voices in your head
study
if you get a question wrong, slap yourself for each wrong question
study more
and finally, in 2 months time, you should be able to score an 1800+</p>
<p>…JK.</p>
<p>you’ll do fine with your plan</p>
<p>And barron’s 2400 is very good, although they expect you to already be getting 2000+. It’s a tough book, but i feel youre persistent and determined so its fine for you. Chungs, use only if scoring above 650 in math, if not get Grubers. BB only for practice tests. Barron’s is also good for CR + W + M, but mainly used for CR + W</p>
<p>when you first said “pshh…this regime will only get you a 1400…you have to step your game up.”
I was like NOOOOOOOOO… I’M GOING TO DIE…
then i saw your JK and i was like thank God ALL-MIGHTY…lol
no but for real, do you think this will get me to the score I want?</p>