<p>guys what is the most main books you should buy? generally? 1-2-3</p>
<p>@chd2013 around 5 years old. Btw can b someone tell me how thick these books are? How long would it take to finish all three (blue book, black Book, critical reader?</p>
<p>I have the blue book and am thinking about getting grubers complete sat guide 2014, the black book, or Barron’s 26th edition. Any thoughts? Would it be worth it to get all of them or just one or two? What subjects is each the best for?</p>
<p>I trust you all, Just bought SAT Blue Book with DVD. The Black Book, Critical Reader, and Gruber’s Complete Guide for 100 in total. I recently bought Kaplan 12 practice test and Direct Hits 1 and 2 plus the SAT Online COurse offered by Collegeboard, The Kaplan book I don’t like the explanations are faulty, and the questions are nothing like the PSAT and Online Course. My PSAT Score is at 1700, I plan on increasing to 2100+ by June 7th so do you guys think nonstop studying will help or will I need to pay a tutor too…</p>
<p>So, I had been reading about the soon to arrive changes to the SAT. This morning (on NPR) I heard a report that today is somehow an important day regarding the changes. Do the changes come in the Fall of 2015 or earlier AND how does that impact the prep books that students from the Class of 2016+ should get?</p>
<p>The report said that the new SAT will be more like the ACT - Are there any smart folks out there recommending any books for the new SAT? Should we be looking at the ACT prep books until there is something new out for the new SAT? Thoughts?</p>
<p>BB = Blue Book (The College Board’s book of released former SAT tests)
CB = College Board (the non-profit that owns and administers the SAT)</p>
<p>How do you know if it’s a blue book or not?
<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/The-Official-SAT-Study-Guide/dp/0874478529/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394056760&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+book+sat”>http://www.amazon.com/The-Official-SAT-Study-Guide/dp/0874478529/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394056760&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+book+sat</a>
^is this the bb or the cb?</p>
<p>^That is the BB written by the CB</p>
<p>PWN the SAT math is the best math reviewer I’ve seen (compared to gruber, sat board, princeston)
It goes over specific math stuff, and the author runs an active blog, with a blue book solution cataloug for all the tests in the blue book edition 2 <a href=“http://blog.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/p/blue-book-math-solution-index.html”>http://blog.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/p/blue-book-math-solution-index.html</a>
The hard copy is kinda expensive at 30 but you can buy the ebook for $10. </p>
<p>What best overall sat books to buy? I already have the blue book and I’m weak on Math. Is Barron math workbook any good? </p>
<p>I just bought pen the sat math because of how many people seem to like it. Looks good so far! I also got the ultimate guide to sat grammar and the essential 500 words.</p>
<p>What is the best book for full-length practice tests other than the bb / cb? I don’t think 10 practice tests are enough for me. </p>
<p>Edit: double post</p>
<p>With all due respect, the truth is that in regards to avitron142’s comment, no, it isn’t IMPERATIVE to get any SAT book at all, even if you want to do well on the CR section. I got a 760 without much vocab practice at all, and my normal vocab is really nothing all that special. What I did was get Kaplan’s 2400 book and Barron’s 6 practice test book. Neither helped me tremendously, honestly. Kaplan’s was just about useless in regards to vocabulary - it gives you obvious tips and not a ton of really tough words. I would recommend using something, because I definitely got a better feel for the test, but it’s just not worth it to go too crazy on prep books and classes and all that good stuff. They only take you so far. </p>
<p>Also, FOR ANYONE USING THE BARRON’S PRACTICE TESTS, DON’T GET DISCOURAGED. I didn’t get a higher level book or anything, they were supposed to be accurate representations of the test. I couldn’t break 2000 on any practice tests, and my math and CR scores were both around 600. When I got to the actual SAT, my total score went up almost 400 points, with math and CR making up most of the difference. In Barron’s, there was way more esoteric vocabulary - there was only 1 crazy word on my entire test in reality (I looked up the definition and even google said it was an “archaic” word). And the math sections was a billion times easier on the real test. Anyways, I don’t mean that Barron’s isn’t worth it, because I don’t think over preparation in that way is all that bad, but don’t get stressed out. It’s easier than they make it seem. Good luck, and don’t freak out too much about it. It’s really just a test, no matter how scary it may seem! 
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<p>Barron’s 2400 is pretty good too</p>
<p>Has anyone read silverturtle’s new book?</p>
<p>Anybody know how long it will take for the prep companies to come up with books for the new SAT format? I’m assuming Khan Academy will have some good content out relatively soon. </p>
<p>Hello. I am from a country where use of English is extremely poor. I scored 1340 without any preparation for the test. Here, I have read every single post, but I couldn’t find answers for my questions. I would be very very grateful if you try to help me. I have approximately 6 months to study. I can study very hard everyday without losing efficiency. Keeping these facts in mind, especially the fact that I am an international student with weak, but not poor English, is it a very good choice
- To study SAT Study Guide by Barron’s (understanding its text is not a problem), excluding its 3500 word list and including everything else it offers (practice tests, tips, etc)
- To boost vocabulary only by using Direct Hits and Essential 500
- To study famous Blue Book (understanding its text is not a problem)
- To use the rest of my time for practice</p>
<p>If you want extra practice, there is a compilation of AP review books and Subject test review books (Barron`s, Kaplan, Princeton Review) and unreleased SAT exams on this website: apsatprep.com. You have to fill up something before you download, but it’s worth it.</p>
<p>@xentullarh that sounds like a good plan. You may want to add, study from these sources but practice tests from college board only, whether they are from blue book, their online course, old blue book or old QAS tests.
Also once you have some practice and you are doing good on easier Maths questions, you have to further study for Maths Level 4 and 5 questions only.</p>