Did you take prep classes or would self-studying be more efficient?
<p>That depends on several things. First, are you self-motivated? Will you set up a study schedule and stick to it? If so, check the "Xiggi method" which is stickied at the top of the SAT forum. The College Board also has an online course you might consider. Second, have you taken the SAT previously? If so, how far are you from your goal score? Third, what test prep companies do you have in your area? Talk to friends and others who have been to test prep centers to find out which would be best for you. One-on-one tutoring is probably the most effective, but is very expensive.</p>
<p>For my daughter, she self-studied. She took the SAT at the end of her sophomore year to get an idea of where she stood. Since she didn't have far to go til her goal, she worked on past SAT tests and did the College Board's online course. She improved, and met her goal.</p>
<p>Classes are for kids who are not aiming for the very top...they emphasize testing strategies and that kind of stuff that usually targets the kids trying to break, say, a 2000. If you want above that, I'd say self-study.</p>
<p>unless you go to Elite, which has a bunch of kids who scored 1500+ on the old SAT.</p>
<p>No study, except for a practice test the day before</p>
<p>"No study, except for a practice test the day before"</p>
<p>Same here</p>
<p>But general learning always helps. After reading some books, learning some math, and writing a couple of papers, your score will slowly improve</p>
<p>If you go to a strong school, you shouldn't need munch study for the SATI. I just used the book 10 Real SATs to review and read the rules of the game. I did review texts for SATIIs.</p>
<p>lol i am going to elite. I went there and broke 1500 for the October SAT and 760 on the SAT II writing, but then I got a 2150 on the new one?? I studied just as hard for the new one, so I am worried about how to improve.</p>
<p>Oh yeah i want to break 2300.</p>
<p>the new one has a harder curve for the writing part than the SAT II one</p>
<p>I'd recommend going to some test prep center and take Saturday practice tests for a couple of months. You'll get really used to the atmosphere, and come test time, you'll have no nervousness whatsoever. That's what I did and I got 2350, and I had a 207 on the PSAT as a junior. If you have a smart parent, he or she'll be a much better teacher than a classroom instructor.</p>
<p>or hire a personal tutor... that helped me more than anything</p>
<p>Can't stress this enough.....PRACTICEEEEEE</p>