<p>Hi, I was wondering if there were any difference between the SAT CR section and the SAT II Literature. From Collegeboards sample test, I could not see any difference besides slightly more analytical questions. Also, is there anything to really study, or is it just reading because I am pretty good at SAT I but have not taken any college-preparatory courses on literature?</p>
<p>The two are very different. It’s like the difference between an English language class and an English literature class.</p>
<p>You will have to have a working understanding of literature, not just sentences and grammar. There will probably be some poetry as well etc.</p>
<p>generally speaking, if you’ve gotten a 750 or above on the SAT I critical reading section, you’ll be in pretty good shape for the literature test. admittedly, the two are very different in content–sat I cr is limited to pretty run-of-the-mill excerpts, while the lit test has everything from contemporary short fiction to victorian poetry to marlowe and spenser–but the questions are generally in the same grain. you’ll want to buy a prep book though, to familiarize yourself with specific litarary terms and such.</p>
<p>for comparison, i got an 800 on the sat I cr and a 740 on the sat II lit test</p>
<p>I’m actually taking (and acing) AP English Literature, so that should help. I’d imagine AP English Literature teaches the same concepts that are on the Lit SAT II. So if you’re in AP English Lit, you’re probably safe for a 650+. If not, well… I’m screwed.</p>
<p>AP English Lang helps, too, with lit terms. I think that people who do well w/ SAT I CR because they are natural readers also tend to do well on the SAT II Lit; but if you studied your butt off for a high CR score, you may find the Lit test much harder. (Unsupported presuppositions from an 800 CR / 800 Lit English geek.)</p>