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Old 06-24-2012, 08:59 PM   #226
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What do you guys think of PWN the SAT for math?
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Old 07-05-2012, 06:18 AM   #227
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Hey what do you guys think of Cliffs New SAT and Nova SAT prep course? I haven't bought these two since I can't find sufficient and trustworthy reviews on amazon.com or on any other websites. Any thoughts?
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Old 07-13-2012, 01:45 AM   #228
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Lets bring this thread back alive. So my suggestions to really master each section are.

Writing: Reasonprep's Sat Grammar Bootcamp. These 30 videos go way in depth and you will go into every writing section knowing WHY the correct answer is the correct answer. If you know what i mean.

Critical Reading: Rocket Review. I just got this link and took notes on its strategies and let me just say its helped a great ton.
The SAT Reading Comprehension: Basic Principles - FamilyEducation.com

Math: Dr.Chungs. Great practice and great tips. Cant go wrong.
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Old 07-21-2012, 11:45 AM   #229
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Does anyone have a review on the Barron's 25th edition SAT study book?
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Old 07-23-2012, 10:29 AM   #230
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Can anybody help me and give me hope????

What book are the most recommended in order to get atleast a 2000

Looking to get atleast a

720 in math
650 in writing
630 in reading

As of now i have

650 in math
550 in reading
450 in writing

I already have the blue book..... What prep book do you people recommended and if you can state why you like them....I'm willing to buy a book for each section so if its better to buy individual books please say so. Im also willing to buy 2 book for a given section. Thanks in advance

PS: im trying to buy the books as soon as possible to start studying.
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Old 07-23-2012, 11:02 AM   #231
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Well I don't have a problem with CR or writing, so I only bought the collegeboard book and Dr. Chung's SAT math.

College board:
I only bought collegeboard because it had 10 tests and it was from the test makers. It just gives you a lot of practice, but if you're scoring low, don't rely on this book to thoroughly go through every problem for you.

Dr. Chung's SAT Math:
Dr. Chung's is absolutely amazing!!! It has 50 really short tips that show you how to do a problem as easily as possible and then gives you 3-4 practice problems with answers on each tip (sometimes up to 11, depending on the tip). After that, the book has 20 complete math tests which is great because it's more than enough practice tests to last you the summer. The answers all have explanations on the back if you need it. There are some grammar/punctuation/spelling grammars, but since it's a math book, I doubt that's a big problem. Let me say though that if you're scoring below 600s on the math section or you're getting below a B or an A in math class at school, this book is probably not for you.
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Old 07-23-2012, 12:52 PM   #232
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I took pre calc and got an a+ as a final grade and throughout highschool i always gots a+ in my math class

Do you think it'd be good to get Dr Chungs SAT Math and Barron's SAT 26th edition to help with the math or should i get somethign besides Barron's. Im definately getting Dr Chung's.

Is there anybody else who can help me and tell me what books are best for writing and critical reading?

Lastly if i do get barrons which one should i get barrons 2400 or barrons SAT 26th edition? Thanks in advance and i appreciate the help.
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Old 07-25-2012, 10:55 AM   #233
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Is the Grubers complete SAT guide a good source for Grammar? i know its good for math
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Old 07-26-2012, 07:33 PM   #234
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I borrowed both kapplan 2400 and barrons 2400 from the library should I read those books or would I be better off reading the blue books strategy guide last practice test i got a 1830 and i want >2200. Thanks for any advice
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Old 08-10-2012, 08:10 PM   #235
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I really need to improve my CR and Math.

CR: 530-560
Math: 560-620

I need CR in the 600s and Math in the high 600s.

Weakness for CR: Vocab...My vocabulary is horrendous
Weakness for Math: Haven't taken Alg 2 yet, only Geometry. Taking Alg2 this school year though.

Is Gruber's math good to improve my score to the high 600s? Does Grubers math help you answer the last questions that are extremely diffcult?

What books do you recommend for my Math and Low Cr? I dont need something too challenging but not extremely easy as well. THANKS
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Old 09-11-2012, 01:22 AM   #236
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There are so many threads and so many discussions on this (old and new) that I'm simply confused on which books to get.

What are the best ones (in your opinion) that are currently still in circulation for each of the three sections?
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Old 09-11-2012, 04:43 AM   #237
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I've got barrons and I'm pretty pleased with it.
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Old 09-12-2012, 02:56 PM   #238
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only guide I liked

check out "secrets to conquering the SAT". I used a few different guides actually, but you start to realize they are all kind of the same. It's like they are all written so someone who has never taken the SAT could study for it. Wasted a lot of time studying stuff I already knew. It only took about a week to go through secrets to conquering book and I actually got something out of it b/c it is for people who already took the PSAT or are taking the SAT a 2nd time. Secrets to Conquering the SAT: Accepted Inc.: 9780985621407: Amazon.com: Books
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Old 09-14-2012, 10:57 PM   #239
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I plan on getting "Directs Hits Vocab", "Barron's SAT 26th Edition" and "Gruber's" Math.

Are these all good?
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Old 09-15-2012, 02:12 PM   #240
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I have the Barron's SAT 26th Edition and the Barron's Math Work Book. I have yet to start any of them aside from reading the intro of the 26th Edition. It seems like a solid book.
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