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Old 08-13-2009, 08:47 PM   #1
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NEW FEATURE: Best of SAT Prep Forum and FAQs - Please read before posting

By popular demand, we are adding a new sticky to the forum. This thread is meant to become a platform of links to threads that address frequently asked questions. Since many of such questions have been answered in the past, all that is needed is to post a link to the existing thread. This thread is not meant to host lengthy discussions. We expect the discussions to remain part of the threads linked here, and not replaced them.

For starters, time has come to remove the sticky that anchored one of our oldest threads, namely the thread that contained the answers to the Red Book aka 10RS.

We hope you'll use this feature. Please add the links in new posts and the moderator team will periodically review the entries for consolidation and deletion.

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Old 08-14-2009, 07:11 PM   #2
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Here's a summary of the what's been posted so far, consolidated and organized:


General Advice

Xiggi's time-honored preparation methods:
Xiggi's SAT prep advice

The basics: the best prep books, useful strategies, etc.:
Arachnotron's SAT Prep Advice
Bigb14's SAT FAQ v1.0
"What SAT prep book should I get?": The ultimate answer thread of SAT book reviews

What in the world is the Blue Book?
Description of College Board Study Guides - Blue Book and others

Where do I find more online official practice tests and answers:
Official SAT Practice Booklets - Past and Current

Some improvement stories and advice:
Tips From A 2400er
How I Improved from 170s on PSAT to an eventual 2310 SAT I.


Section-Specific

Critical Reading:
How to Attack the SAT Critical Reading Section Effectively

Writing:
StrangeCamus's SAT Grammar Guide
How to Write a 12 Essay in Just 10 Days

Math:
Math help center


Consolidated Answers

Answer explanations for CollegeBoard's Official Guide:
Consolidated Answers for 10RS Math Problems
Consolidated List of Original Blue Book Math Solutions
Consolidated List of Original Blue Book Critical Reading Solutions
Consolidated List of Original Blue Book Writing Solutions


Subject Tests

List of the best review books
Some advice for those taking Chem/Physics in June
How to Ace Literature
The Complete Guide to SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics


Outside Resources

Past SAT curves:
http://www.erikthered.com/tutor/SAT-...est-Curves.pdf

BB math explanations & official essay prompts:
Preparing For SAT Test


Some Inspiration

Conquering the SAT: A Personal Story
Biggest Improvment Sat Stories

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Old 08-15-2009, 10:38 PM   #3
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Just posted yesterday, xiggi gives links to his old threads of word lists:

Vocabulary lists ... Pros and Cons + Old links
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Old 08-18-2009, 11:08 PM   #4
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This should go under Section-Specific-->Writing:

SAT Essay Prompt Archetypes
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Old 08-19-2009, 02:01 PM   #5
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How about real essays from students?

Sample SAT "12" Essays
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Old 08-19-2009, 02:05 PM   #6
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More for essays:

steamedrice's Essay Scoring/Help Thread
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Old 08-23-2009, 04:37 PM   #7
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I like to use :: College Planning Made Easy | Inside Source for College Admissions Requirements 's question of the day
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Old 08-28-2009, 05:38 PM   #8
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anyone have the posts where someone did the "hit parade list" to see which book company got the most hits on past SATs.. i know direct hits won it all the time but links would be nice here.

Best Vocab List - Results and Recommendations

here's one
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Old 09-30-2009, 10:25 PM   #10
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Section for writing
Post Writing Questions Here
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Old 09-30-2009, 10:42 PM   #11
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Common SAT idioms
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Old 11-04-2009, 03:35 PM   #12
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Helpful outside sources

Video explanations to math questions in the 1st edition Official Guide:
Khan Academy

Solutions to the tests from '10 Real SATs':
New Page 1

vocab drill-help donate grains to the UN World Dood Program:
FreeRice: Levels
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Facebook+ SAT = Grockit Test Prep - SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and GRE
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