Hi,
I took the SAT for the first time in May and got a 2020(CR-630, M-700 and W-690(10)) and will be retaking the test in October for a 2300+. I have free SAT books and real CB SAT questions I want to share with friends around the world. So let us meet here and share our frustrations and happiness together. 
Hi! I’m a rising junior as well and haven’t taken the actually SAT yet. I’m currently taking an SAT prep class and browsing through this thread for preparation.
Senior, so October will be my last swing at the test. I have a 2280 and I’m hoping (like everyone) to clear 2300. My sub score were 800 CR, 730 M and 750 WR. I think my best chance at clearing 2300 is going to be getting my math up to around 750-770 – which would mean getting no more than two wrong on the test, as three incorrect is a 730 and my current math score.
I’ve used Chung’s SAT math book and a few others – any other prep books that are really essential for people looking to get a perfect or near perfect score on SAT math?
^I got a perfect math score on the SAT by just going through the SAT blue book tests. I think Barrons is good as well, although I’ve never personally used it. I’m the exact opposite of you in that I’m stronger in math than in CR and Writing.
Btw I’m a rising junior and would like to score 2300+ on the October SAT, but I’m around 2250 range right now. If I can work on my essay and learn more vocab words, I think I should be fine.
Any good tips for vocab guys? Which lists do u specifically use?
I’m using Direct Hits Volume 1 and 2. Here is the link -------> https://alittleparfait.files.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/2013/07/direct-hits-volume-1-2.pdf
Speaking of CrackSAT, does anyone know whether the “10 real PSAT tests” hold any actual merit? What year were they officially administered? There are no dates written on those tests. I don’t like wasting my time on material that wasn’t produced by CollegeBoard.
@JuicyMango cracksat material are trustworthy. They wouldn’t place it there if it was not really college board materials. Even if they do they will tell you who published that material.
@JuicyMango Thank you, these look good. I’ll use these lists
@ypmagic I don’t really have that book… I have many others but due to lack of time due to so many other exams etc. for now I am using the CliffNotes Sat Cram Plan book. then, I will use the CB official book also for practice. I have Barrons 2400 also
anyone using the Barrons 2400 list for vocab?
What about the Math section, which book is best for that? I couldn’t get my hands on Chungs math book… but I think as said above the CB book is enough… I’m not good at maths tho 
For essay’s I seriously suggest using Shan Patel’s methods. The strategies are right on perfect!
Also a rising junior, haven’t taken the actual SAT yet. Took a practice test before actually preparing and got 2130 (760 W, 730 M, 640 CR). I currently have both of the Direct Hits books, Erica Meltzer’s Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar, and I’m going to purchase Chung’s math book as well as Erica Meltzer’s “The Critical Reader.” Anyone have any other suggestions for good CR passage books? Thanks
@ypmagic oh. Thanks for the clarification. Hopefully will start it as soon as I can also.
@LucidGman I like the Cliff Notes Cram Plan Book. It has a few questions which are particularly handy for revision. Never bad for extra practice. Although, I do hear that its best to stick to the CB questions. Though, I’m not sure if the Cram plan Book has official questions, I still find them good to solve.
@believeinme okay, thanks for the suggestion. I’ll look into it. With Crack SAT and the Blue Book, that should be enough real College Board questions to last me until October, and hopefully it will be enough to allow me to score 750+ on CR!
This is also posted on the official october thread
Rising junior taking sat in october. Here’s a list of what successful people have done and it has worked for me on practice tests. I have only taken a few tests but my scores are 760/790(all depends on essay) for writing, 800 math, and 770 CR
Vocab: Sparknotes, directhits, princeton lists, and compile all unknown vocab from collegeboard tests
Sentence Completion: Think of a word before you look at choices. If you can’t think of one, then look.
Reading Comp: On 99% of these you can narrow it down to 2 (sometimes 3 but mostly 2). Then play devil’s advocate and find reasons why answers are right as opposed to why they are wrong. Only pick what is supported by text.
MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR RC(THIS IS SOMETHING NO ONE HAS MENTIONED IN ANY THREAD I HAVE SEEN AND IT HAS BEEN THE REASON IVE GOTTEN LIKE 5 MORE QUESTIONS RIGHT PER TEST): In like 60-80 percent of the questions, there are line numbers. don’t just read those lines though. READ AT LEAST 4-5 SENTENCES BEFORE AND AFTER THE QUOTE. Those collegeboard tricksters put the answers outside the quote. EVEN IF THE CONTEXT DOESNT GIVE THE ANSWER IT WILL GIVE YOU CLUES TO NARROW DOWN. Also check out noitaraperp’s guide to 800 on sat on cc. By far the best and only strategy to use.
Math: Personally I only make stupid mistakes so i don’t really have any tips for this. Just buy grubers and just practice.
Essay: Have 5 examples each for history, literature, and personal experience pre-prepared to choose from. Memorize the 5 paragraph format. Don’t be cool and do other stuff. Practice like 3 times at least. Watch ACADEMICHACKERZ youtube videos on the essay; this is like the jesus source.
Grammar: The ultimate guide to sat grammar by erica meltzer. Get this book. it works. If you dont believe me, believe the kid who got an 800 in writing because of it. Practice. MEMORIZE EVERYTHING. dont understand, memorize. have a whole checklist of things running through your mind at each sentence you look at. then if the answer doesnt pop out immediately to you, just run down the checklist and boom you find the error.
ALSO: Make a running list of errors you make and add to it each time a new error pops up. You should (but don’t have to) memorize these errors and make a checklist out of this too. Then, if you are stuck, bring up the list of typical errors and this will help you.
Correction: Then play devil’s advocate and find reasons why answers are wrong as opposed to why they are right.
I mixed up right and wrong. oops
I’m a rising senior, so the test on October is pretty much my last chance. I took the SAT in June and I got 1750 ( Reading 560, Writing 540, Math 750) . This time I have to score 2000 + to get the college and the scholarships that I want.
- for critical reading and writing:
I take practice tests (only the CR and W sections) everyday. I found a lot of practice tests at CrackSat ( I’m planning on saving the tests to my Google Drive, because I have a feeling that the site might shut down someday)
For vocabs, I use Direct Hits and Barron 3500. I study 10 ~ 20 words a day.
- Math didn't plan on studying it yet. I know everything but I just make a lot of careless mistakes. okay, I admit that I'm weak with statistic and probability.
- Writing do practice test everyday. read posts from The Critical Reader. (trying to find her books online...)
-Practice Tests
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Real SAT tests (2010 -2015)
OG SAT practice tests
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Princeton Review practice test
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I’m taking the test in October as well this will be last SAT because I’m a senior now. Hoping for a 2000+ !
I have no idea what to expect, but I’m aiming for 2350+ (I know pretty lofty).
o wowee so will oct sat be same as the current format or conversion to the new
@SATBandit It will have the same format.