I've been practicing for the PSAT and the only trouble I have mostly with is the Writing. English is not my first language and I learned it at a late age. What are ways I can do to help improve it and learn the grammar rules of English. When I get to the writing, it's hard to tell which is correct because a lot of the choices sound exactly/could be the correct answer. I really appreciate it guys. On math portion I score in the high 70s and in Reading I score between 60-70. I really need some tips and any tips you have are welcomed. Thank you.
Btw: My writing score I usually get is about 40-45
Last edited by ayzhunpersuasion; 10-07-2012 at 11:04 PM.
Reason: Left out score for Writing.
The PSAT/SAT tend to test a lot of the same grammar rules, so practicing those will greatly boost your MC Writing score. If you haven't already, try to get a guide for the PSAT or SAT and read through those Writing tips.
Also, try to read the sentence aloud in your head... That didn't make much sense, but if you go through a question that way, you have a good chance of seeing how certain answer choices are wrong by just "hearing" it.
Yea I'm wondering this too. I've been doing okay on my practice tests. Sometimes a couple high 70's but overall just okay. Its closing in on the PSAT date..ughh
Luckily, the writing section is pretty predictable, and studying can definitely improve your score. I think the best thing to do would be to take some practice tests, and carefully go over the CR questions you get wrong and analyze why you got the wrong.
Practice, practice, practice and understand your mistakes!
That is pretty impressive to have a CR score of 60-70 considering English isn't your first language, btw.
