<p>I got my SAT scores back and was disappointed because my goal was at least a 2200 and I only improved 50 points from December
CR:690
M:640
WR:690(10 essay)
Composite:2020</p>
<p>My scores in December were:
CR:700
M:620
WR:650(9 essay)</p>
<p>So those of you who actually need to study to get high scores, how did you improve them?
I especially need help in the math section and the CR passages.</p>
<p>I got a 2340. I had been coasting by without prep, and I focused on math far more than I have before (that is to say, I took 5 practice tests and flipped through a prep book.)</p>
<p>I suggest PWN the SAT Math guide as a good source for that section.</p>
<p>I scored a 2270 on June SAT.
Cr: 760
M: 760
W: 750
This was my third time taking it, the first time I scored 1850, the second 2090. What helped me the most was working through practice tests - a ton of them! I tried to spend around 4-5hrs a week studying and worked hard on the vocab! I used a book called “outsmarting the sat” and that was also a great resource. I’m not naturally super smart, but it shows that hard work does pay off if you are motivated! Good luck!</p>
<p>I pulled off a 2320. I cannot stress using the blue book enough. It’s the closest thing you can get to the actual test so unless you’ve finished the whole thing don’t bother with a different book. I did all 10 practice tests and memorized like 100 vocab by looking up words I didn’t know. Didn’t touch any other prep book.</p>
<p>100% agree with hatersgonnahate, I took the sat earlier in the year and got a 2340, the only test prep book I used was the blue book.
If you do all or most of the practice tests in there and can learn from your mistakes, you’re solid</p>
<p>I scored a 2390 (800cr/790m/800w) raised up from a 2100 and I cannot stress the value of the blue book enough. Use any teaching source that works best for you to learn the material you don’t know, then practice, practice, practice, and PRACTICE! Once you run out of blue book tests, I liked barrons. I used their grammar workbook and math workbook. If you’re looking for that last 200 points, the barrons books are nice because the problems are harder then what you’ll encounter on the SAT, so you’re overprepared. This is what gets you those last few points. At a 2200, you know most of the material. For me, I just didn’t have a ton of leftover time on the math section. After practicing a ridiculous amount (5 or so hours of math a day for 3 weeks) I had 11 or so minutes leftover. This is what let me check my answers and catch stupid mistakes. It just takes time and effort, there’s tips to beat the test but no shortcuts. Good luck!</p>
<p>My son’s a sophomore and took the SAT for the first time. He got a 2090: 730 CR, 690 M, and 670 W. </p>
<p>He’s never taken Alg. II (He will be taking an AoPS Alg II class beginning next week).
Do you think that will help his math score? He’s got a math disability but has been getting better over time.</p>
<p>I think he can get over 700 on both math and writing if he works at it. He gets time and a half on everything to compensate for his vision disability and math disability.</p>
<p>The big blue book is gospel. It’s your first resource. After that for subjects I agree PWN the Math is good. Also, the written was dogging one of my kids. He added The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammer. Perfect 800.</p>