SAT Critical Reading Low

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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I recently took the November 2014 SAT and I was pretty shocked with my score. I got a 680 Math, 680 Writing, and a 530 in CR. When I took practice tests, I never got below a 600 on CR, but on the actual test I got a drastic 530. This was my second attempt on the SAT, but I got a 530 on CR on my first attempt as well, so there wasn't any improvement.</p>

<p>I've tried out noitaraperp's CR method and it really helped a ton during practice, but I don't think it's pushing my score past 650. Anyone else know some helpful methods to improving critical reading scores? Obviously practice and consistency are the main ones.</p>

<p>Thanks,
anippani</p>

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<p>Prior to the November 2014 SAT, my best composite score was 2150 (770 math, 630 verbal, 690 writing). I earned this score through the October exam. Between the two tests, I bought a new Official SAT Prep Book and took a practice test once every Saturday. I also got a Barron’s Hot Words for the SAT book. I raised my score by 200 in November to a 2350 (800 math, 760 verbal, 790 writing). It was my third time, but I knew I could get the score due to my 35 in ACT on my first try. CR is all about vocab, so study up :smile: </p>

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<p>I think Erica Meltzer’s book is very helpful for CR</p>