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<p>Hi, I am currently studying for my SATs and I believe I can nail down the math and writing sections with 800s in each. Math is really straightforward for me, and writing just took some practice. I am still struggling with the critical reading however. I am usually getting anywhere from 580-620 on critical reading sections in blue book. What is the best way to improve that score to a 700-800 as soon as possible?</p>

<p>If practice is the best way to get things done, which book/books other than blue book should I get to practice for every section, but critical reading mostly?</p>

<p>Also, what is the best book to learn the main vocab words, and what is the best way to retain all those words?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>A lot of people on these boards tend to recommend Direct Hits and Essential 500 Words by Larry Krieger. I bought and really like the Essential 500 book but I can’t say how much I would have improved with it since I don’t plan on retaking the SAT. If vocab is your main problem those books would be a good start.</p>

<p>For the reading comprehension, practicing is really the only way to go. Find whatever works for you. My preferred approach to the passage-based questions is to, right before I begin reading, quickly underline the numbered lines that some of the questions refer to.</p>

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<p>Allrite, sounds good. Thanks for the advice. I will take that into account.</p>