<p>gotmilklol, I’m almost in the same exact situation as you. Well, maybe not as extreme as yours. Basically, when I took the PSAT my freshman year I got somewhere in the 140s. When I took it again my sophomore year I got somewhere in the 150s (156 to be exact). And when I finally took the actual SAT my sophomore year (this past June) I got a 1730. My goal is to get above a 2200, so we’re pretty much in the same boat (trying to get around a 600 point increase). But, I promise, with practice, I’m 100% sure we’ll both make it to our goals :)</p>
<p>JoshBryon; I am with you. I took 1690 in my actual SAT in May and I will work this summer to get above 2200. I hope I can make it.</p>
<p>I took the SAT on May. It was my first time taking it and I had a 1350/2400 aswell. </p>
<p>CR - 360
Maths - 560
Writing - 430 ( Essay 7 ) </p>
<p>Usually I’m really good in Maths. I am currently doing the IB diploma and i always get more than 90% on tests, exams and etc. But i don’t know why i got such a low score on my SATs. English isn’t my first language. I really want to improve to 1800-1900. I’m pretty good in school like my GPA and class rank , etc. I’m taking the SATs again in October of my senior year and i would really appreciate if you could tell how to study to be successful on the SAT. I have the whole summer to study. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I do not reccommend Kaplan… it feels too easy and it can be very misleading.</p>
<p>The books I reccommend are:
- Rocket Review Revolution and 12 SAT Practice Tests McGraw Hill’s - These two books are very good for critical reading and writing. The former gives you tips on how to solve these problems, the latter gives you 12 practice tests, and great explanations. It’s crucial that you review your mistakes after you take a test because that is the only way you won’t make the same mistake. Also, writing MC only tests like 8 different errors, with dangling modifiers being one of the most commonly tested errors. You need to be able to recognize the problems, and McGraw Hill will help you accomplish that. I used to be a -10 MC guy and now I’m at a consistent -3.
- Grubber’s SAT - If you need help with math, this is the way to go (I’ve never used it but I’ve seen some problems and they’re harder than most. But everyone reccommends this so you should check it out).
- Big Blue Book - You must use this book to get an accurate representation of your SAt score.
- Direct Hits Core and Tough Vocabulary - something like 500 essential SAT words you must know. This was written by Larry Krieger, and he really knows what he’s doing.
- Pick up an issue of NY Times and/or The Economist. Read for 30minutes everyday, minimum. Try to read a different genre each day (politics, social science, narratives, and whatever the SAT commonly tests on)
- I reccommend a Prep School IF it is reputable and you feel it can benefit you. I personally know some schools that just hand out packets of work and use outdated methods, so you don’t actually learn. Others teach you techniques and how to work out the answer choices. At a certain point, you won’t need them, but I would highly reccommend this to you. Also, make it your duty to ask the most questions in class. Whenever you don’t understand something, make sure you do. Get the most out of prep school.</p>
<p>If you do all of this and are fairly determined, you will almost certainly break 2000.</p>
<p>Practice tests, SAT Question of the Day, practice tests, ask your friends for help, practice tests, form study/practice tests group with friends. =) Don’t fret. I got like 1450 on my PSAT. I studied and I’m pretty sure I improved from today. Take them as much as you want during your junior year! Do Writing one day, math another, and CR the next. Three or five questions a day really does make a difference. =)</p>
<p>you guys have no idea how much these posts have inspired me. Its crazy that you can go from low scores to scores that you can proudly say out loud. Im going to cram every night like its the night before the exam. these stories give me hope; hope that I desperately need. I think just realizing how close I am to apply to colleges is really scaring me-but in a good way.</p>