Took A Practice SAT Test From BB

<p>Ok, so I just took the number 10 practice test in the BB... I randomly picked test number 10. I have NOT done the other tests yet. So my scores SUCKED. In CR I got a raw score of 42 which is a 550-610. In Math I got a raw score of 34 which is a 530-610. In writing I gave myself a 5 in the essay part, and my raw score was a 32.5 which is a 610-740. In all I got 42 questions wrong. TO GET A 2100 HOW MANY CAN I GET WRONG IN THE WHOLE TEST? So, now WHAT THE HELL SHOULD I DO NOW?! My CR was a lot higher before, but I think because I started to concentrate on math a lot more, I basically stopped doing CR and writing, which is why I got such a low score. My math score was just low because I don't know some stuff (I have difficulty starting from number 15), and I'm starting Dr. Chung's as I find Gruber's a piece of trash. I plan to finish Chung's book by October 10-15. For CR and writing what should I do?
BTW, I have till late October to finish studying.
PLEASE HELP, ANY ADVICE IS WELCOME!!</p>

<p>livelikeali,</p>

<p>What is your target goal? 2100? 1900? That determines the next step. If you’re unhappy with your score, I suggest you stop using the BB! BB test are the FINAL form of prep you should do. Only after 1 year of SAT classes, PR books, Kaplan, and Direct Hits did I open the infamous BB. I suggest you get a copy of PR or Kaplan practice exam books, and start hitting up sections. Dr. Chungs is supposed to be used if your math score is always greater than 650. Until you can get a 650 in your sleep, stick to Grubers. In the non-official practice book of your choice, do timed math sections; lets say you get to question 16 and your 25 minutes is up. Leave it alone. Now, untimed, do the remainder of the section, DO NOT JUST READ THE ANSWER KEY AND ANSWER EXPLANATION. You won’t learn that way. As far as CR goes, is it the passages, sentence completion, or both that’s disturbing you? Use a practice book, SAVE BB TESTS! Practice doing individual sections from either Kaplan or PR until you get the hang of the style of questions etc. By doing this, you build up critical reading skills without wasting valuable questions from the ONLY accurate SAT Practice Exams in the world. Again, untimed until you get the hang of it, then start timing yourself. If you time runs out with 5 questions left, just do the questions. Mark them as blank and score yourself, but it is very important to really get the questions right/wrong. Mistakes are your friend; its discouraging to mark half of your answers wrong, but it happens to everyone; including myself. But just keep at it and you’ll be fine. When reading the CR Answer Explanations don’t just skim; give it your full attention. I personally think answering the questions is the useless part; reading and going over it after you’re done is where you LEARN. Your writing seems to be fine, I too was stuck in the 610-740 zone for quite awhile. If you want to increase that, hit up Sparknotes Writing guide online; it did wonders for me. Again, do sections. So basically, do untimed stuff for Math and CR. Finish the questions when the time runs out. Correct your errors. If you don’t understand a mathematical concept, go learn it; don’t just do sections and hope it doesn’t come up, because it WILL COME UP. So learn from your mistakes. Sparknotes Writing guide is fabulous and really helps you get the rules down. Again, practice. Learn from your mistakes and keep at it. Save BB Exames 1-9 until your getting the scores you want from non-official books. Say your going for 2100. In PR if you get to 1950s-2050s, then its time to hit BB. I suggest just doing the entire book of un-official exams UNLESS at one point you get 4 exams in a row with a score you’re happy with. I did 11 Practice PR tests the entire way through, then i started on BB. Say by test 8 you’ve gotten 5 great scores and your first 3 were low, then its time to move on. Don’t be afraid to mix books either. If you do BB 1 and 2 and your scores still aren’t as high as you want, go do some un-official practice; FIND YOUR MISTAKES. Mistakes are gifts; take full advantage of them. Hope I helped, good luck :)!</p>

<p>~Aceventura74</p>

<p>thank you! That was very helpful. But, I can’t afford to buy a lot of books…so the books I have right now are 501 Reading Comprehension Question, SAT Critical Reading Workbook 3rd edition, and The RR. I also have A barrons book, and the newest PR book the 2012 one. Also, what should I do for vocabulary. I cant buy direct hits right now, so is there a free vocab list online that you would recommend. And how do you recommend that I memorize them? Also, did Gruber’s really help you??</p>

<p>Oh damn! You really tanked the test… Were you actually trying hard? Nonchalant?</p>

<p>@livelikeali.</p>

<p>LIBRARY. It’s a great place to take the test and never spend the money to buy the book.</p>

<p>@LoseYourself, Yea…I really got screwed by the SAT. It was my first time with time limits… I’m a sophomore this year, so I believe I still have time to improve… Hopefully get a 2300 on the real SAT</p>

<p>@ Dorkyelmo My library sucks, and they have no good SAT books. I sometimes go to B&N, but for some reason I can;t really study there… I need like my OWN books to study propoerly</p>

<p>DO you guys have any advice on vocabulary, and what books I should use now?</p>

<p>livelikeali,</p>

<p>“But, I can’t afford to buy a lot of books…”
The local library is a great place to start. They carry a plethora of books for the SAT. Granted, you’ll have about 50% of the books with practice exams non useful because prior users marked up the test, its still a great place. Also, you can find numerous free forms of SAT preparation online if you look; just google it!</p>

<p>~Aceventura74</p>

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<p>Direct Hits is amazing, only 400 words and yet I feel like I see them everywhere, on SAT practice tests and in everyday context. If you want a bigger list with more depth, try Barron’s but their list is 3500 words.</p>

<p>Sparknotes has a lot of great tips for the SAT, all three sections.
If you want to find a Direct Hits vocab list, you can just look online for Direct Hits flashcards. I’m sure you’ll find some. You said you had a Barrons book, so that might have some vocab in it too.
Also, does your library do interlibrary loans? You could probably get some good books using that.</p>

<p>Use Barron Workbooks. Even though they are not Dr.Chung of SAT, it’s really good. Also it’s hard so you will ace the hard questions :)</p>

<p>Also for words. Use freerice.com. :]</p>

<p>Lol^ I’ve heard of that website but I have no idea what it is</p>