<p>I am at a 1330 CR+ math, 2030 CR +M+W. ehh =/. I need at least a 1350 CR+M to be considered for a scholarship in the University of Miami. I will be taking the SAT January 23rd, it's my last chance.</p>
<p>I am at a 620 in math, and 710 in reading. Since I hate math, should I pursue a higher CR score, or intensively study math and hopefully get better? I love reading :D </p>
<p>I don't have much time to study, have the Blue Book.. I have 9 practice tests, and that's about all I have as far as direct resources go...</p>
<p>I really want to go to UM it's my dream school. What do you guys recommend as far as studying goes? What helped you? Any help at all will be deeply appreciated...I don't have much time, but thankfully winter break is coming!</p>
<p>Also, I have read about psychological studies proving that it is usually easier to retain information if it is obtained in the same setting in which it must be retrieved. So, will it be detrimental to my memory and score if I listen to music while studying for the SAT?</p>
<p>I listend to music ALL the time when I studied. I think it helped me because it got rid of the distracting air in the library, and because it was some quiet and riveting classical music. I did listen to some hardcore rap however :)</p>
<p>Personally, the math section I believe is the easiest to rise to a 700. Just make sure you read the question properly. That’s what always tripped me up. </p>
<p>Reading = good. Very good. Do your vocab too. </p>
<p>I’m sure that you’d <em>enjoy</em> practicing for the CR section more, but it would be much easier to bump up your math score. Simply taking a look at the types of problems that give you trouble (the collegeboard diagnostics for your PSATs can help you with this, and so can a simple read through the math section of the blue book), and figuring out the key to solving those, will help you immensely. Really, if you’re naturally intelligent, reading the chapter on math in the blue book will bump your score up at least twenty points.</p>