reading

Applying to College
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<p>^just in general…</p>

<p>I always wondered how kids can get 800s on the verbal sections… or write really nice essays… or just in general, are good at those kinds of things.</p>

<p>The basic thing I’m hearing is that nobody can “cram” for such verbal sections (for SAT, MCAT, LSAT) and that only READING can help a student prepare.</p>

<p>I want to learn how to “enjoy” reading too…</p>

<p>Can anybody here who is a reading buff give advice?</p>

<p>Thanks and feel free to correct any grammatical errors I may have made-- this can only help me.</p>

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<p>If you don’t like reading at all, start with books that are engaging and accessible (I’d recommend The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon for starters). These kinds of books won’t really have many SAT words in them, but you can use them to just get used to reading–getting involved in the plot of a book. Gradually increase the difficulty level of the books you’re reading (your librarian can probably help with suggestions). Read the newspaper. Read the backs of cereal boxes. Just get in the habit, and it’ll become easier.</p>

<p>I’ll tell you, the part of the verbal SATs you CAN study for is the grammar. Get yourself a good grammar prep book and go over some of the basic errors. Aside from that, as I’m sure everyone has told you, READ! Good luck.</p>

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<p>Read the Wall Street Journal, seriously it helps.</p>

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<p>Just try reading different things until something catches you. I would suggest Kurt Vonnegut because he is my personal fantasy. Try Slaughterhouse 5 or Cats Cradle… or if you want short stories try Welcome to the Monkey House.</p>

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<p>I heard The Cat In The Hat is a good one, but I forgot the author though. Sorry.</p>

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<p>i like reading, its like watching a movie over a longer period of time</p>

<p>i dont really like reading stuff that makes you think too much; instead, i like to read books which entertain me.</p>

<p>some recommednations: john grisham, michael crichton, james patterson, dan brown :)</p>

<p>those are just my preferences - u should read stuff that u like</p>