<p>I just took my first new SAT practice test: 2170. It's ok, but I got a 650 on CR. I know, I know, I should read everyday and stuff, but I don't have time, and the SAT is Oct. 8. Any quick, foolproof ways to improve vocab? Should I just randomly read the dictionary?</p>
<p>Try using Word Smart, by PR.</p>
<p>Thanks, Flipsta_G. Word Smart looks pretty good, but 823 words is an awful lot....</p>
<p>Start with the SAT Hit Parade at the back, and then do the GRE Hit Parade. If you have time, go through the whole book, because I frequently see the 823 words on the SAT.</p>
<p>Did it really help you? If so, by how much? Thanks :)</p>
<p>Well, it is hard to quantify the amount that it helped me, but I rarely get Sentence Completions wrong anymore. I got 800 on the last practice test (March 05 one), and the two I got wrong were from the passages, not the SCs.</p>
<p>how did you manage to score that high?
were you naturally a good test taker or did your score go up after constantly practicing?
if you practiced, what or who's strategy's helped you the most on the passage sections?</p>
<p>When I started out, I was pretty bad at CR. I never scored above 700. I usually got 3 wrong per section. But I practiced a lot, primarily focusing on timing. It is important to read actively. I guess I got lucky on the May SAT, because for the first time I actually understood the passages, and I got a 770 (3 wrong). Then I used practiced with 10 Real SATs (3rd edition) over the summer by doing half of the tests. I also used Rocket Review, and I read through Grammatix during the coupe days before my last practice test. RR and Grammatix are both helpful for CR. Practice is also essential. Make sure you practice with real tests from College Board.</p>
<p>if you used both grammatix and rocket review, how did you combine both strategies? arent they different?</p>
<p>I have RR, but honestly I don't think the "strategies" are useful. The best strategy is to be a smarter test taker.</p>
<p>Practice on real tests under timed conditions. Afterwards, review what you got wrong and make sure you understand why the correct answer is what it is. Try to unlearn the reasoning you used to pick your original answer.</p>
<p>This method has been successful for me. Used to get 20 or more wrong every time. Now I'm getting about 5 or 6 wrong on each test.</p>
<p>I just bought the testmasters book too. Hopefully that'll help me narrow it down further. Good luck with your studies.</p>
<p>The Rocket Review anf Grammatix strategies for CR are not that different. I think they complement each other.</p>
<p>robotFOOD is right about taoking practice tests. Before you start taking full, timed tests, though, you should take a few single sections not worrying about time, but really trying to get to know the test. Always review all of your right and wrong answers, trying to understand why you got them wrong or right, and why the answers are right or wrong. Then start working in the time factor gradually, eventually taking entire practice tests in 4 hours. This is borrowed from the Xiggi Method thread, btw.
If you need more real practice tests, get 10 Real SATs and/or the CB Online Course.</p>
<p>If I'm missing 1~2 sent. comp. questions on each of the 3 sections, should I work on my vocab?</p>
<p>Yes, I believe so. Well, it depends on if you are missing them because you don't know the vocab or not.</p>
<p>Ya, I usually miss them because of the vocab. So I should start memorizing vocab? What's a good source, RR? Or should I go with Sparknotes?</p>