Ok, Literature again, lit geeks assemble

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<p>I have been having trouble with literature so far, but it seems hopeful for me. Is it just me or does Barron's Lit test not completely reflect the real thing? Some questions have answers that are true only for a thread of reason, nothing solid.</p>

<p>Anyway, my scores for the first two</p>

<p>1) 39 Raw score, 43 right /60
2) 41 raw score, 45 right /60</p>

<p>These translate into between 650-670ish.</p>

<p>What can i expect for the actual test? I did searches on these questions here before, but none gave a real solid answer, so any input is greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>hmm. I looked at the Barron's test after taking the SAT and I thought it seemed harder.</p>

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<p>Barrons does have some sketchy answers. I'd say expect to do better on the real thing, maybe mid-700's or so. I think I was scoring around the same as you were on the practice tests, and I got a 770. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>tdn, </p>

<p>did you use Kaplan and Barron's, and complete all practice tests?</p>

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<p>I used Barron's second edition. Read all sections and completed all the practice tests.</p>

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<p>OMG Barron's is so stupid!!</p>

<p>Its stupidly hard, nothing that will improve your comprehension, just elevate your frustration. The answer choices I am getting wrong are all those I would disagree the answer on, or show how other answer choices could have worked even better than their's.</p>

<p>Is Kaplan any better? And does it truly represent your score?</p>

<p>Literature is so frustrating</p>

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<p>i'm getting Barron's mostly correct, about 90+ % of the time. does that say anything about my actualy test?</p>

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<p>i'm getting scores like yours akahmed.... maybe a little higher - around 690-710... raw score of 42-46? i'm not sure how i'll do!!! i'm really nervous... cuz i'm aiming for a 750... any opinions?</p>

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<p>I know Barron's is trying to prepare us better, but there are times when better becomes unnecessary,</p>

<p>I actually do believe I will do really well, (though I'm nervous as hell), because if you can score there with al these ambiguities and subtleties, then CBs exam should be easier.</p>

<p>EDIT: Then again it depends on the passages and poems we will get, those that may click or not, it is possible nothing clicks, or that everything does, but usually in between.</p>

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<p>Yeah, totally... It helped on the science tests, but for literature? Meh....</p>

<p>Well, seeing TDN got a 770 while he scored about the same range as us on Barron's is comforting... </p>

<p>I just did those sample question on CB - they are easier. :D</p>

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<p>They are easier, but I am ready for anything now that I have done Barron's :)
I am also using Kaplan, you?</p>

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<p>I only used Barron's this time, haha.</p>

<p>Well, good luck to those already taking it (or done) on the East Coast and the Midwest, and good luck to those on my West Coast. Tell us how you did!</p>

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<p>Brutal ... absolutely brutal</p>

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<p>It wasn't too bad (East Coast)</p>

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<p>I thought it was pretty manageable actually.</p>

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<p>I guess its all relative ... I had two parts that just didn't make sense to me at all</p>

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<p>There was a section on my test that was actually on my Barron's practice tests. Amazing.</p>

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<p>Which passage was that?</p>