<p>I’m a sophomore and took an SAT practice test without studying. Math 650, Writing 600, Critical Reading 550</p>
<p>Using the following books and only studying in October, November, December, January, and February, will I be able to go up to a 2100? I have an internship from June to September and will have no time for the SAT during those months. I can only study from Oct. to Feb.</p>
<p>College Board Blue Book
Princeton Review: 11 Practice Tests
Barron’s SAT 2400 Guide
Barron’s SAT Flash Cards
Elite Prep Institute’s 1000 SAT Vocab Words (not for sale anywhere; I only have this because my brother went to Elite)</p>
<p>Did you do the practice test from the blue book? If yes, the scores you got is somewhat accurate prediction of your skill. If you did the test without studying, I can’t see why you won’t get 2100 or above if you work hard for 3 months. Don’t expect your scores to increase drastically though. It increases, but really really painfully. But you have to work hard,</p>
<p>I wouldn’t recommend those books.
I assume you will take your 1st SAT in March your junior year. Are you taking the PSAT in October. You should as that will give you data on what you need to work on for March SAT.
During the summer, read non-fiction books and study vocab. Make the time for that. I don’t think you need Barron’s SAT Flash Cards. There are vocab books that are books that are better if you need that. 500-1000 words is all you really need and sounds like your Prep List meets the bill.
The Barron’s 2400 is not recommended. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Sounds like a great book but it isn’t.
I wouldn’t recommend PR 11 Practice Tests either.
So, that eliminates 3 of your books.
The question is, do you want a comprehensive book or subject specific.
A comprehensive book, I recommend McGraw Hill or Barrons. Bang for your buck.
If you need more practice tests, if you google, you will find 4 CB practice booklets so that will bring you up to 14 CB practice tests. 6-8 fully timed practice tests before your 1st SAT should be sufficient.</p>
<p>If you want book reviews, check them out on amazon. In some cases, look at the older editions.
See link for another place to see book reviews. PhD Tutor who wrote for prep book company.
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<p>Hey chd,
You link. A kid was rec’d Gruber for math because of xiggi. He went from a 550 to 570. He was very disappointed.
I know that is 1 example but the reviews for Gruber on Amazon and satdude are just plain horrible.
Stay away from Gruber. In other words, don’t listen to xiggi.</p>
<p>In terms of book reviews, I’s suggest sticking to the informal suggestions in the thread above. The average student who shops on Amazon sees small gains in SAT scores from their studies. Many CC readers on the other hand see very large gains. This site can help with those large gains and that thread is one reason why.</p>
<p>Totally false info chd.
Obviously you never read the reviews on Amazon. Many will give what their score gains are. Many tutors use various books and comment. etc.
but that is par for the course for you chd.</p>
<p>In my case I went from an sat score of 1870 to 2100 using the books Barron’s writing workbook, Dr Chung’s math book, and for cr its just a matter of taking a bunch of practice tests. I used CB blue book. For vocab I watched assorted videos on strategies to learn and get through vocab as well as having an app on my phone with tons ofsat vocab. Hope that helps!!!</p>
<p>Don’t use McGraw Hill. Tons of mistakes in Math section.</p>
<p>Magoosh’s vocabulary app for iPhone is really good.</p>