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Old 03-30-2007, 03:25 PM   #1
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Best books/Packets/Ways to raise CR

CR is my worst section, and I need to raise it. Are any books really good at helping improve CR? What are the best methods to raise critical Reading? Is there a website where I can print out vocab flash cards or something so I do not have to make them? Is there any place to buy pre-made sat vocab flash cards? Thanks allot for your help.
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Old 03-30-2007, 03:58 PM   #2
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I just found some SAT, as Well as some GRE vocab Flash Cards, would it be better to buy GRE then to buy the SAT ones?
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Old 03-30-2007, 10:58 PM   #3
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Sorry to post again, but I want to make the purchase ASAP, so any help would be great. Would GRE or SAT words be better?
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Old 03-31-2007, 06:03 PM   #4
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SAT Words. Try this list: http://img.sparknotes.com/content/te.../sat.vocab.pdf

it is trusted and reliable.
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Old 03-31-2007, 06:19 PM   #5
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Thanks, I have tried that, But I need flashcards to adequately remember the words.
So GRE vs. SAT flashcards; which would be better?
And.... which is the best of the 3; Barrons 2400, Barron's Critical Reading Workbook, or Rocket Review Revolution, for Critical Reading?
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:05 PM   #6
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I have heard Barron's Critical reading workbook is the best.
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:22 PM   #7
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I agree with TruthfulLie. Rocket Review is better if you are under 650ish.

Barrons 2400 is more of a quick review book not a study review book.
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Old 03-31-2007, 09:25 PM   #8
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Well on the SAT I got 620 CR, but on all the practice tests from the official sat study guide put me more in the 650-670 range. I think I might go for the critical reading workbook and the flash cards, and maybe If that is not sufficient enough I'll get the Barron's 2400 book later. I still don't know about getting Rocket Review, I have heard mixed reviews.
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