<p>I scored a 1100 on my say 
I retake the SAT November 5th how to take my score from 1100 to 2200 or better? What books should I buy? Help I know I can do it I just need the right study tools</p>
<p>Hey icecream1223,</p>
<p>This website is going to be your best friend as you overcome various obstacles. Statistically, most students only improve about 300 points from their initial score but do not let that stop you from trying your best! Getting a score above the 2000 benchmark is almost impossible considering that you received a score of 1100 on your first SAT. I’m a big believer in the “right study tools” but there really isn’t a magic formula to prepare for the SAT exam. The most important and vital resource you are going to need is the Collegeboard blue book. There are 10 legitimate exams in that book and you’re going to need to take all of them and possibly even more. There are some stickied threads in this forum such as Xiggi’s guide. Be sure to look over all of these essential strategies/tips. Do not buy any books by Barron’s or Kaplan because they either have errors in them or the questions they provide are not on the same level as the SAT. There are approximately a hundred days before the SAT exam in October and I suggest that you take it during this month because if you wait too long, you’re going to forget everything you learn. Don’t buy any books that advertise the golden key to SATs because the best way you will improve is by doing problems from the blue book. Buy manilla folders and jot down your progress. I improved 180 points so far by using this method. When you take the SAT practice exam, time yourself and do everything that a usual test center does. Do not take breaks, watch tv, or eat/drink anything during the practice tests. After you take the test, go over EACH question whether its wrong or right and be sure to understand the problem. I know there’s a lot of hype for vocab books or lists but the best way is to highlight any vocabulary you don’t understand from your practice tests. Then, create flashcards and memorize all these words. If you have time to spare, memorizing roots wouldn’t be a bad idea. Good luck and remember, when things get tough just stick with it. AND DON’T SPEND TOO MUCH TIME PREPARING!</p>
<p>I’m assuming the 1100 wasn’t a typo and you didn’t mean 2100.</p>
<p>By following silverturtle’s guide, Xiggi’s method and rigrously going through the collegeboard sat study guide, I was able to improve by 410 points (1620>>>2030) but miracles don’t just happen, you have to be dedicated, the average person only improves by 30 points on their 2nd sat, but you’re part of college confidential now and that will change. I’m afraid Entric is correct, going to a 2200 from a 1100 is very unlikely, as it is 99th percentile.</p>
<p>At your SAT level, I would just familiarize myself with what I learned in school and learn quick grammar rules. BTW big tip, look at the individual scores out of 800 to know your weaknesses, some asian immigrants I know get like 700 math, 600 writing and 350 critical reading but they improved dramatically after they prep.</p>
<p>BUY THE BLUEBOOK NOW</p>
<p>If youre able to pull it off, consider writing a book about it. I would read it. From 9th to 99th: How I doubled my SAT score.</p>
<p>LOL, that’s a book you’ll only see once in a lifetime.</p>
<p>Please, PLEASE! That would be AWESOME!
STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!
Study as if studying were breathing.
And that is simply not enough!
Study HARDER.
LEARN EVERYTHING</p>
<p>Simply put, just force your brain to divide by zero.
You will be venerated by the admission lords.</p>
<h1>This process is actually called overlearning and is quite effective.</h1>
<h1>Not to this extent, of course.</h1>
<p>I think a simple way to get started would be to do the SAT question of the day from the CB website. Over time you’ll see that you need less and less time to answer them. I found them to be pretty helpful when I began studying.</p>