<p>Well, I am officially done with freshman year and my worries of the SAT and ACT are coming along. In addition, I will be taking the PSAT this following year. One of my major problems is the cirtical reading section. I keep getting around 5-6 wrong each time for a section. Should I be worried or will my struggles be alleviated during junior year? How much should I prepare, so that I can achieve a dream score of 2250 or higher? Do you guys have any tips so I can improve on CR section?</p>
<p>Hello! I just finished my sophomore year and am also studying for the SAT. I personally think it’s great to start studying earlier, so you seem to be on the right track. Just don’t stress yourself out too much. </p>
<p>CR is my major problem section as well. I don’t know if you’ve seen this thread before, but just in case you haven’t here’s a link (hope it works!) :</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/750399-how-attack-sat-critical-reading-section-effectively.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/750399-how-attack-sat-critical-reading-section-effectively.html</a></p>
<p>It has been a big help to many forumers. I would also recommend that you get the Blue Book (the official study guide from College Board) if you haven’t already, because it has 10 practice tests. Hope that helped a bit 
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<p>Read the pinned topics for xiggi’s guide and silverturtle’s guide to the SAT. Work through them and you should be at the 2250+ range.</p>
<p>why are you already studying for the SAT? You won’t be taking it for a year and a half. Just enjoy summer and come back to studying after sophomore year. One summer is plenty time to study. </p>
<p>I have to disagree with calvin12341. It is smart and beneficial to begin studying for these tests as soon as possible. </p>
<p>It doesn’t really matter either way; you should do what works best for you. But I think that the easiest way to approach CR is just by using evidence from the text to justify each answer you give. The answer should always be directly proven by the text provided.</p>
<p>I just don’t see the point of starting that early. One summer is perfectly enough time. </p>
<p>Take into account that people study at different paces. If your score is low and you feel as if you need sufficient prepping, go ahead and start now. Junior year is going to be extremely stressful as I assume you will be taking challenging classes and engaging yourself in extracurricular activities. There will be hardly anytime for you to study, and if there is, it’s going to be the times when you should be spending time with family and friends (holidays and breaks).</p>
<p>Since you’re only a freshmen, I suggest that you study lightly. Don’t study extensively since you probably won’t retain it. Some students study during their summer before sophomore year and make really great scores on their tests. Then, they don’t have to worry about prepping during the school year or next summer.</p>
<p>Hey guys, this year i will be a sophomore. I am studying at a boarding school, in MA. I just enrolled this summer and got in, and I am also a international student. Please tell me if a 2050-2100 is really good or not for me at this age. </p>
<p>A 2100 is pretty good at any age. The goal is basically a 2250+, but if you study a bit, you should be there.</p>