<p>I never took a formally administered test since my 8th grade year, and I am now entering my junior year in high school. In eighth grade, my scores were:</p>
<p>I recently took a Practice Test out of the lastest McGraw-Hill SAT prep book, and got these results (I don't know how accurate these truly are, since I don't have the Blue Book yet):</p>
<p>So obviously, it seems like my weakness is the Critical Reading section, and I want to raise my score from 660 to at least a 700. Is this possible to do within about 3 months, before my November examination? Would you recommend any specific books?</p>
<p>You’re so smart to get those scores as an 8th grader! Improving CR is based on two things: learning vocab and prolonged practice. That’s the only way to raise your score. Three months is alright, just don’t slack off. You should know that Mcgrawl Hill is much easier than the real SAT btw and you shouldn’t be studying off of it because the CR questions are written in a specific way. Until you get the BB use the released tests: [satquantum</a> - satpracticetest](<a href=“http://www.satquantum.com/satpracticetest/]satquantum”>http://www.satquantum.com/satpracticetest/)
I also recommend you don’t write on the BB once you get it. Make sure you analyze each question even right ones and learn the way the writers are coming up with these questions because as much as they try the questions are bound to have the same pattern. This was helpful for me:[The</a> SAT Reading Comprehension: Basic Principles - FamilyEducation.com](<a href=“SAT Critical Reading Tips”>SAT Critical Reading Tips)
It’s a pretty long excerpt from the Rocket Review. The trick is to find out the technique that works for YOU and that takes practice. Good luck :)</p>