thecrazychimpz

I took the SAT last June and received a 610 on the math, but want to raise it to the high 600s/low 700s. I’m debating whether I should get a tutor or just a book. Is a tutor really that much more effective? Also, I found a book on amazon that had really good reviews called PWN the SAT Math Guide. Has anyone had any experience with it? If you have any other recommendations for books, it would be much appreciated.

Reckie

Tutors are good, and if you factor out the money they can definitely teach some good tricks. I guess depending on whether you're an intrinsic or extrinsic person, that could be a factor as well. I've had lots of tutoring, but never used it to its potential. Now that I care about the SAT's I definitely will be using it to its potential.

Personally I just ordered Dr. Chungs for math, was very highly recommended as well.

If you do get a tutor, that won't do it by itself. Do at least 1 section of math every day or more, along with whatever the tutor assigns you, and what you do with them. I'm doing a full practice test per day with a tutor coming once every week alternating math and CR.

thecrazychimpz

Anyone else?

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DrSteve

If you have the time, try preparing yourself first. Make sure you are using good materials. If you are highly motivated to do it yourself, there may be no need for a tutor. You can also start keeping track of all the problems you're having trouble with, and possibly meet with a tutor once or twice after you have accumulated a large number of problems that you would want explained one on one.

If you do decide to prepare yourself, read my article "The Correct Way to Prepare for SAT Math." Just do a search - it's on this forum.

If you're having trouble sticking to a schedule and/or motivating yourself, it might be time to get a tutor or take a course.

You might also want to read my article "Should You Take a Prep Course for SAT Math?" It's also posted on this forum - just do a search.

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