<p>I was going to run out this morning and get a new SAT Study Guide to put under the tree for my son. My daughter pointed out that her study guide (2006) is still on the bookshelf, basically untouched. (Daughter not studious). Is there really much of a difference between editions? Hers does include the writing secion and has 8 full length tests. If we are all set with this book, then my next quesion would be what are some good ACT study guides?</p>
<p>No, there is absolutely no difference between the two except the newer version has three extra practice tests.</p>
<p>(I used Barron’s prep book for the old SAT the most. I did well even with that.)
My mother did buy me a newer version of the blue book with the yellow on the cover, but I realized that my version was no different from the new one. Everything was exactly the same, so I sold it for a profit.
Point is: there’s no need for a new version.</p>
<p>^Unless until you run out of practice tests:)</p>
<p>In that case I always used the red “10 Real SATs” book published by the College Board about five years ago before it added the writing section and tossed the analogies.</p>
<p>SAT book for christmas?</p>
<p>Haha sat4lyfe, I was wondering the same thing! </p>
<p>Concerning the Blue Book: If your son has already finished all the practice tests from the original version and would want to work on more, then the second edition is definitely an good idea. However, if he hasn’t even opened a Blue Book yet or doesn’t expect to finish every single test, then the first edition is fine.</p>
<p>Thanks, glad I didn’t spend the money on it. I did get the little SAT daily calendar for him. </p>
<p>And sure, why not an SAT book for Christmas? It’s not like it’s his only gift…he got some fun, frivolous stuff as well!</p>