<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I took the SAT in January and scored 2100 (730 writing, 720 critical reading, 650 math).</p>
<p>I am re-taking it on October 6th. I am not too worried about the CR, as I just took the Lit. SAT II and scored 770 after studying for a month so I'll most probably do better than a 720 this time around. </p>
<p>However, I really want to know how to get from a 650 in math to a 700+ and from a 730 in writing to a 750+. For starters, I only got a 8/12 on my essay. I've always been told I am an excellent writer, but I can be too wordy and organize my essays poorly. What is the best way to learn how to write a perfect SAT essay? Is there a book or something?</p>
<p>As for the math, my problem is that I never took Algebra II or Geometry. I decided Geometry was way too easy in my first week of Sophomore year so I skipped to Intermediate Calc. I have had no trouble with Calc., but I'm lacking quite a few basic algebra concepts! I've heard Dr. John Chung's SAT Math is a good book. What do you think?</p>
<p>Anyway, that's about it. There are three months left till the test. Will 1/2 an hour a day for both math and writing, maybe alternating days, plus practice tests be enough? Thanks!</p>
<p>If you only have a few months left and it’s going to be your last chance, then I would say half an hour on each section per day is not going to have a significant impact on your outcome. Boosting your scores requires dedication. I’m currently a 14 year old, and I am planning to finish off the SAT this summer so that I can focus 100% on my GPA. For those of you who are thinking that I don’t have a life, trust me, I’m not some nerdy loner at school. I do music (cello grade 8) and sports (tennis) as well.</p>
<p>I usually study around 2 hours a day, memorising words, solving challenging math problems and I think the most efficient way to build up your vocabulary is to look up words you don’t know in a magazine, fiction story, history etc. book, re-read the sentence and understand it! Anyways, good luck with your test! :D</p>
<p>Alright. With no geometry or algebra II, the math will be a bit harder. Get a basic review book for those two subjects, and self study. Alternate between the two subjects each day. Try to go through them as quickly as possible, but don’t go too fast so that you don’t comprehend them. Then, get Dr. Chung’s and practice. If you want, use Barron’s before Dr. Chung’s for hard problems. Just taking practice tests is not going to magically bring up your score. Review your mistakes after each test. Learn them thoroughly. Wait a few weeks, then take the same test again. When you make an 800 on that test, you have mastered those questions. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>@tw97824 I wish I had the time or dedication to study two hours a day for three months, although I’m sure that would do the trick.</p>
<p>@curlyviolinist Do you think that this: [SAT</a> Math Bootcamp | Reason Prep](<a href=“http://reasonprep.com/sat-math-bootcamp/]SAT”>http://reasonprep.com/sat-math-bootcamp/) could be a substitute for reviewing geometry and algebra two? Thank you for the tips!!</p>
<p>Yes, I do. I’ve watched a few of those videos and I’ve got to say that they’ve actually helped. They seem to be a lot more efficient than studying from a book. They also cover most of the math topics. So yeah, go for it, and then start practicing from the blue book.</p>
<p>do yourself a favor. wait until your junior year, and take the first one offered for the year. practice over the summer.</p>
<p>@UDUBHUSKIES I’d love to be able to “wait until my junior year” but, sadly, I just finished it!</p>
<p>ohh… sorry, bad advice, then. well, still study hard over the summer if you’re not satisfied and give it one last shot before applying.</p>