<p>Hope this helps:</p>
<p>I can't help on Math because my s didn't need prep on that. For verbal and reading, he also used the Princeton Review book, he said (1). make sure you know the roots (2). know all the vocab in the SSAT prep books (Princeton Review and Kaplan). For reading he said the tips in Princeton were useful. I also got him software by Critical Thinking for Analogies (ThinkAnalogy® Puzzles B1 and C1).</p>
<p>Math shouldn't be a problem on the SSAT's, infact, as long as you've taken Algebra and know really basic geometry (not even including 3D shapes with the exception of the cube) and don't have some sort of learning disability, it's really not that hard to get into at least the 80th percentile. I recommend that you read extra carefully when it comes to the problems, the SSAT purposely sets out answer choices which can be acquired when the student makes even the most minor of a mistake.</p>
<p>I got in the 99th percentile (99 verbal, 99 math, 96 reading). I used Cracking The SSAT and ISEE by Princeton Review 2007 and Peterson's Guide To Acing the SSAT and ISEE.
I'm not sure about the exact title for the second book though.</p>
<p>Actually, I'm a minority. I'm Turkish (father side), Muslim (Turkish Muslim though), and half Filipino (mom). But I've lived with my dad all my life.</p>
<p>What is the best way to improve your vocab for the synonyms? I studied a ton of words, but I don't think any of them were on the practice test I took. Does study the roots really help? I know in some cases it does, but how does EU-which supposedly means "good" fit in as an example for Euthanasia?</p>
<p>Well I think your position on euthanasia is subjective.</p>
<p>what is euthanasia? is it suppose to stand for europe and asia? what's subjective about that? care to elaborate......</p>
<p>I'm not against euthanasia (putting animals down) but I don't associate it with "good." Like how I may be pro choice, but I still don't consider an abortion a "good" thing. Some of the roots help a lot, but some-especially those that have two definitions-I don't see as very helpful. Would you recommend memorizing them anyway?</p>
<p>Umm, Senay - I think you are confusing Eurasia (the name of the combined European and Asian land mass) with euthanasia, which is a "mercy killing" of animals or people who are afflicted with terminal diseases or otherwise suffering. You should be familiar with the term, since your state (Washington) just passed a law legalizing assisted suicide!</p>
<p>yep, i heard about that. and about the euthanasia and euroasia thing, i knew that ;) why did somebody bring up euthanasia, i dont get it?</p>
<p>oops, nevermind. i just read the sentence including euthanasia very carefully and i get it</p>
<p>But back to the original question. Is it better to study a lot of words, or just the roots?</p>
<p>definitely roots</p>
<p>you can also order an SSAT study guide at the website: <a href="http://www.ssat.org%5B/url%5D">www.ssat.org</a></p>
<p>It has amazing tips and great practice questions. Also, check out the guides by Kaplan, Princeton Review, and Peterson's.</p>
<p>Take as many practice tests as possible while keeping track of the time.</p>
<p>oh, i get the euthanasia thing. EU means good. euthanasia means good death cause its not painful.</p>
<p>it doesn't really mean "good death". It's just painless, your confusing euphoria and euthanize, me thinks =P. BTW, highfive for being on the cc at 1:40 in the mornin!</p>
<p>lol, yep im obsessed</p>
<p>I'd have to disagree, I was in the 96th percentile verbal and from personal experience the Princeton Review is the worst book. Get Kaplan. Its a little too easy though.
they have a whole word list. VERY GOOD PREP!!!</p>
<p>WHAT? The word list was ridiculous. I memorized all of them (but I already knew most of them) and not a single one showed up on the test.</p>
<p>I believe that the Kaplan SSAT Book helped A LOT! When i received my SSAT scores (studied from the Kaplan Book) i got a 93% on my Verbal.
Difference between the Princeton and the Kaplan
1. Princeton book DOES NOT explain why the answer is __
2. Drills are a little easier</p>