Number of SAT prep books

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<p>I was just wondering, how many SAT prep books did YOU buy? I currently have the blue book only, but I know I will definitely buy more in the future. I might not know when to stop.... so on an average, how many vocab books did you buy? How many Math prep books? How many Reading/writing books?</p>

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<p>I only used the Blue Book, and didn’t even do all the practice tests, and managed a 2360.</p>

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<p>I used the Blue Book and Direct Hits, and like lidusha, did not complete all the practice exams because I felt prepared by just taking those that I did. It’s not a matter of how many books or practice tests you take; it’s about taking the time to get something out of them. I detail preparatory tips in my guide.</p>

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<p>BTW Silverturtle’s guide can be found here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/955109-silverturtles-guide-sat-admissions-success.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/955109-silverturtles-guide-sat-admissions-success.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>No point getting tons of Books if they’re too much to do.</p>

<p>It’s hard just to get through one book. </p>

<p>The blue book is crazy. I spent 2 weeks straight on the math section alone all day and without counting the number of pages I did, it would be hard to tell of I did anything at all.</p>

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<p>My school’s SAT class came with Barron’s CR, Barron’s Math, and the Blue Book. I purchased Kaplan’s 12 Tests and some Ivy West book for a cheap price from someone who had recently graduated our high school. I bought PR’s Word Smart after graduating 8th grade (for what reason I don’t really remember) and bought Direct Hits a few months ago. I also had the CB Online Course.</p>

<p>The only ones I’ve actually touched are the Blue Book and Direct Hits; I found both to be helpful.</p>

<p>For vocab books, you definitely need Direct Hits. If you feel that you need more, however, there are PLENTY of free online resources for vocab words. I have about 5 vocab apps on my iPod touch, and I found these to be especially beneficial. (I put all the Direct Hits vocab on a flash card app.)</p>