<p>So I'm almost done with using my collegeboard blue book and I need more practice tests/review..</p>
<p>I already finished the Kaplan 6th Edition Book with the 12 practice tests. While taking my tests I noticed that my critical reading scores aren't that high and it's making me worry since I'm taking in January (and March). I feel like my Critical Reading is the main component that is bringing down my total score..</p>
<p>I range around a 580-620. I noticed that Barron's sells the Critical Reading Workbook:
BARNES</a> & NOBLE | Critical Reading Workbook for the SAT by Sharon Weiner Green, Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated | Paperback</p>
<p>Questions:
But is this worth getting?
Also does anyone know any other practice workbooks with tests in them?
And people say that it's almost impossible or really difficult to increase your critical score and just overall score in a matter of a few months or so, but is this true? I just feel like if one puts in the time and effort to really improve it could happen.. </p>
<p>Thanks,
dysfunctional</p>
<p>You’re in a pretty tough situation since critical reading should mostly be avoided if the questions aren’t from the college board. I would do this: </p>
<p>-Redo the critical reading passages from test 1.
-Have you studied vocab? If not, pick up direct hits
-Read some NY Times and try to assess it yourself</p>
<p>Also, don’t rely on the Kaplan tests as indicators of your CR score, that’s probably the worst thing to do…</p>
<p>But if you’ve already done all that, I guess you could pick up the book…</p>
<p>I think you study some vocabulary and then redo the questions in the BB.As GoodJobBro said, you should use non-collegeboard materials only in the worst-case scenario.</p>
<p>DONT GET BARRON’S CR WORKBOOK, it is honestly garbage compared to anything they have put out in the past…it is a joke. Follow Goodjobbro’s instructions and you should be fine.
PS: Barron’s Writing Workbook is arguably one of the best on the market.</p>
<p>I agree with drac313. Barron’s CR is no good, and won’t give an accurate assessment of your score. Instead, study vocab. </p>
<p>If you need additional CR help, I’ve created a list of some tips in this guide that you may find helpful:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/1270044-cheerioswithmilks-guide-sat.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/1270044-cheerioswithmilks-guide-sat.html</a></p>
<p>Alright thanks a lot guys</p>
<p>And I started to do redo the questions or go over my blue book tests starting from practice test number 1 with the math section. I’ll start doing that with the critical reading section and yes I do study vocabulary from a list my sat tutor/academy provides me. </p>
<p>ughhh why is critical reading such a pain in the butt… haha</p>
<p>BTW, Does collegeboard include new tests in their blue books each year?
My older sister had 2 previous collegeboard BBs from like 2009 and stuff and I noticed that few of the tests were in the newest BB…</p>
<p>If so, collegeboard should really update or try to implement new types of test and stuff… just a personal opinion haha</p>
<p>I don’t think Collegeboard has new tests. I hear they have 1 new test in their latest book, but they don’t switch all of them out. Really, the only reason for releasing more editions is to make more money.</p>
<p>You can get the book for the old (pre-2005) SAT. They’re still perfectly viable math and CR (except for the analogy questions, some of which still include useful vocab). It’s called 10 real tests and you can buy it used on amazon for like, a dollar. </p>
<p>You can also try the college board online course, it has another 10-ish tests plus practice quizzes. It does cost $70. But if it’s worth it to you…</p>
<p>This is a test CB has online for free: <a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools;
<p>It’s always possible to improve in CR. Just don’t infer. Read within the lines of the passage, get a highlighter, and study Direct Hits. And do practice tests. Official Ones. A lot of them, and be sure to time yourself.</p>