Vocab in SSAT

<p>I agree with the advice above. The Princeton book is a great source for tips on how to approach the analogies and vocabulary sections. Personally, I think studying roots is probably more useful than studying vocabulary because it helps you pull words apart and take an educated guess. But the best help is lots and lots of reading. In my opinion, the very best books for vocab. study are those written in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s. I was reading an old Arabian Knights to my little one the other night. It was completely over her head, but I told her older brother that he should be reading in for SAT prep–I couldn’t believe all the obscure words spouting out of Aladdin’s mouth! It made me realize that my obsession with Louisa May Alcott was probably largely responsible for my good standardized test score in high school. :slight_smile: However, those SAT apps for the ipod are easy to download–many of them for free–and great for a quick 10 minute prep. </p>

<p>The Kaplan book is good for math review and gives some good tips on how to approach algebra problems in particular.</p>

<p>I just took the SSAT this weekend (so nervous) and i prepared for vocabulary by getting SSAT prep books. They come with vocabulary lists in them. I used 40 words a week and studied them everyday. It helped a lot! It also expanded my vocabulary :)</p>

<p>I really recommend WORD SMART I & II :wink: plus the princeton review’s SSAT worked really well for me, although the other members above have already mentioned all of this.</p>

<p>Okay so… about my method.
i got my scores back today by email… and i got a REALLY good score. All of the other recommendations are actually pretty good (i will use for this fall ;D), but i did really well using my method so i HIGHLY recommend :)</p>