TehRahk

has anyone summed up the Xiggi Method in one document?

TehRahk

nevermind, http://freecollegecounselor.files.wo...ggi-method.pdf

hellojames

Is there a Xiggi method for the ACT or something equivalent?

cherry0809

for the collegeboard SAT online course, i wanna purchase it but i have no credit card. Is there any way i can pay them? i e-mailed them but they replied nonsense!!

yonjan

preparing sat greatly deals with increasing vocubalary so start right now

emrldshine

yonjan, I'm guessing you are an int'l student. So am I. And I agree with you completely. For Non native English speakers, the test is all the more intimidating than to native speakers and you can never study too much for this test.

I've been browsing through the posts and what I'd like to say is that if you are looking for a single earth shattering secret to doing well on the test, there is none. The advice that people have been giving in this thread is great but its important to know that everyone has a different way of learning and its completely upto us to find the perfect way to study.

the advices are really useful!!

Kellid

Xiggi-
I haven't been on the site for a few months. Did you do really well on the test, are you a student or a parent? My daughter is getting ready to take the PSAT, then the SAT for the first time. I'll take any help/suggestions for her!

lolilaughed

^ Xiggi won't answer that: he won't divulge what score he received on his SAT.

But that shouldn't matter -- his advice is great either way and has helped thousands of people (me among them) to achieve high SAT scores.

ingette

xiggi, unfortunately you never gave the advice for the psat you said you were to give later on (or, if you did i'm badly mistaken). you said it was basically the same as the sat prep, but there were some differences. please give us these words of wisdom!! psat is my concern and i'm sure others would really appreciate suggestions regarding prep for it.

Ren the SAT'er

it is the same thing

somekidinnyc

^basically

entomom

The only differences between studying for the PSAT and the SAT are that the PSAT does not have an essay and the math is easier.

Kellid,
xiggi is along time and highly respected poster here on CC. His tips are summarized here:

Xiggi's SAT prep advice

obesechicken13

If this isn't allowed don't but if anyone has the student answer sheets for the May Sat can they send them to me? I know it probably won't help but I'd like to at least see it and my dad didn't wan't to buy it. My friends are either really selfish at school, or not caring about school. I could ask though :?

mourad23

Could anyone give us any advice on how to put the Xiggi method into practice, how to elaborate a study plan with this method ... etc ?

entomom

Do you need more than what xiggi has outlined in the summary of his method?

Xiggi's SAT prep advice

The program in a nutshell:
1. Take 1-2 tests without time limit and with open books. Take your time to read the questions, answer them, and CHECK the answers, as you take the test. The idea is to make sure to understand all the terms. The score is far from relevant.
2. Take the following 2-3 tests without time limit but close the books. Now, you are on your own. After taking the test, check the answers and make sure to check ALL your answers, including the correct ones.
3. Take the next 2-3 tests, within the allotted time.
4. Take the last tests and try to shave a few minutes. Look for patterns, shortcuts. Soon enough, you'll recognize problems in a few seconds. However, make sure you READ all the questions. Trying to save 5 seconds in that part is NOT wise. Remember that you do NOT have to finish all the problems. As soon as you can determine the BEST answer with certainty, you are DONE. Managing your time wisely is the key to a great score. This comes from practice.
5. I would also recommend that you work one section at a time. Spend about one hour on each section. Marathon sessions will not be as productive as repeated shorter ones.