<p>I pretty much did horribly on my PSAT (1100 something) but I'd like to blame it on my lack of studying & going over answers I got wrong. </p>
<p>The problem is, I need to start taking SATs now (Junior in high school) & I barely have time to sleep w/ all the school & extracurricular activities going on. Yeah, yeah. Excuses excuses.</p>
<p>Where do I start with the preparing? What books offer the best preparations? Do SAT schooling help at all?</p>
<p>when are u taking the SAT ??</p>
<p>If you’re scoring an 1100, then, uh. Yeah. </p>
<p>Buy the following books: </p>
<ul>
<li>Princeton Review Cracking the SAT</li>
<li>The Official SAT Study Guide </li>
</ul>
<p>Go through the first book (learn everything, including the vocabulary words), take the tests in the first book (under timed, real conditions), and then report back on your score improvement. </p>
<p>After the PR book, I suggest you go through the official guide. It has 8 tests made by the CB, so what you can do is basically take one test a week out of that (preferably on Saturdays in real-conditions at a library), and spend each week analyzing what you got wrong, looking up what words you missed, and such.</p>
<p>If you’re not lazy and follow this regimen, you should get a much, much better score (1800+). </p>
<p>Best of luck! </p>
<p>-Arachnotron</p>
<p>Arachnotron , can u please provide me eith an answer to my post as well ??</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/628595-1-should-i-start.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/628595-1-should-i-start.html</a></p>
<p>I need ur help :D</p>
<p>Thanks very much!</p>
<p>And as for when I’m taking the SATs…probably after I study my butt off.</p>
<p>I’d say if you have an 1100 PSAT to wait until May or June.</p>
<p>Seriously, don’t worry TOO much about your PSAT scores…I mean, they’re a definite indicator, but your score should go up. I went up 270 points from my Junior PSAT score to my highest SAT score…and my sophomore PSAT score was awful.</p>
<p>I would advise sitting down, taking a full SAT practice test, and score yourself. From there, see what your strengths and weaknesses are, and practice, practice, practice. Maybe do 15 minutes a day of SAT practice. Trust me, I know the stress, but if you’re scared, you gotta take the time.</p>
<p>I thought I was all alone on this one! I did SO bad on my PSATs this year as well. I get very anxious when it comes to taking tests – long tests. </p>
<p>I said that I was going to study during the entire Christmas break - but no luck there. I’m taking the January 24th test… I guess it’ll hit me hard when I get those results back.</p>
<p>well i started my whole SAT routine with simple vocabulary, because i was weak in critical reading. Then slowly i built on top of that. Hope i helped </p>
<p>to CharrizeAvendano: i’m also taking the January 24th test! (you can ignore this comment, since it’s really insignificant, i’m just overreacting.)</p>
<p>oh i need this info too</p>