650 Writing to 800 Writing, How?

bioguy22
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:50:09 +0000

I think it’s definitely possible for you to go up. I increased a fair amount. What I suggest is for you to memorize the grammar rules tested. This site, [Reading and Writing Tips for the SAT and ACT: Complete SAT Grammar Rules](http://ultimatesatverbal.blogspot.com/p/complete-sat-grammar-rules.html), has like basically all the rules you need to know. Also, many recommend buying Meltzer’s Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar. I bought it and I found it to be quite helpful in greatly minimizing my errors to 0-2 per test. As for the essay, a 10 is not bad, but what I strongly advocate is to use an essay template and read academic hacker’s post on “how to get a 12 essay in 10 days” Remember the SAT essay is based more on strategy than raw writing skill. I did well on the essay because I created a template and preplanned examples which made my essay on the test more coherent and logical. Lastly, I strongly exhort you to practice taking CB SAT exams after you learn the grammar rules on the site aforementioned and/or buy the book. Silverturtle’s guide is very comprehensive and may have more than what you really need, but if you read through that and fully understand it and practice you’re golden. In the end, I find the more you practice the more you are able to become aware of the errors on the test and score higher. Writing used to be my weakest section. Background, in sophomore year I was scoring in the low 500’s for WR but after learning the rules and practicing I got an 800 on the Dec. SAT WR (77 MC/11). So overall immerse yourself in the rules and make sure to PRACTICE. Never say never. Good Luck!