Tyler09

Hey all, i have a real problem that i'm sure you guys can help me with:

-As far as SAT's goes i'm good at the math and writing section (only careless errors) but my CR section is very inconsistent.

-For some reason I just have trouble interpreting the message that the passage is trying to send and finding what exactly theyre "implying".

-What are some good, if not the BEST methods for boosting CR skills, any particular websites or books that help

-(Already subscribed to Official SAT Online Course, its good besides CR help)

-Thanks in advance, i'm preparing for the SAT in May so good luck to everyone taking it then too.

Aodh

CR is my worst section too, apparently (it was that damn passage on photographs in New York! and the vocab).
What is the best way to get better at interpreting the challenging passages? Please someone recommend a book or activity, what book is the best?

Ashraf Eassa

Get Kaplan 2400 and work through the reading section (oh, hell, go through the whole book). I got a lousy 680 without studying and I have to say that after studying that book for a few days, I'm already in the low 700s.

Oh, and memorize a word list a day. As Barron's 2400 says: "A word list a day keeps the average score away!" Speaking of Barron's 2400, after Kaplan, get it and work through that.

Have you used up the blue book tests yet? If not, save one for after you've read all of Kaplan 2400, and another for after you work through Barron's 2400.

Aodh

I have heard the Grammatix guide is the best for CR, but it is too expensive, so which other books hold the most in common with it (also being strong for CR)?

Tyler09

i'm really good with the vocab parts, i generally don't miss any (i have a real knack for memorizing vocab!) its just the passage based stuff.

So KAPLAN is good. whats the book or method that poses the best strategy

Aodh

I have heard Rocket review and maximum Sat are good, but I cant remember if they were good for the CR section. Anyone know?