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<p>I’m aiming for a 2200+ on my SAT but so far I can only get 1900-2050. I can easily get 700+ in math and writing, but I really struggle in reading. In the critical reading section I only get in the mid 500’s range, or if I’m lucky, somewhere in the 600’s. I really want to improve my critical reading score but I don’t know how. I have a Barron’s Critical Reading book and I’m studying that right now but I don’t feel like I’m improving. In one exercise I got 13/24 correct and that’s really bad. How do I improve my CR score quickly? I’m planning to take the SAT again in January 2010. </p>

<p>Also, I’m planning to take 2 SAT II subject tests in June - Math IIC and Chemistry.
I’m taking PreCalculus H right now and will be learning trigonometry this year. I am a junior in high school. Will it be necessary for me to do any further studying for the Math IIC test? </p>

<p>Also I’m only in regular chemistry at my school and so far we’ve only covered 2 chapters in one marking period - we’re on atoms and atomic theory right now which is in chapter 3. Is the SAT II Chemistry subject test hard and how much will I need to study for it? </p>

<p>I want to get 700+ in both my subject tests. I only got a 550 in my US History subject test which was really disappointing so I want to do better this time. I would really appreciate a guide in the right direction because I want to get into a good college and everything. </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>You could go on Sparknotes for help with Math II. As far as critical reading goes, that’s more gradual. I would suggest that you start reading more. You could also buy a couple of SAT preperation books. I wouldn’t advise that you spend money on a tutor or program though.</p>

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<p>SAT II chem is easier than the AP test certainly but it would have definitely been difficult if I had not taken AP. From the sounds of your chem class pace you will have to do a pretty significant amount of studying for that unfortunately. Math you should be good though.</p>

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<p>Critical Reading - ditch Barron’s, get Rocket Review and the Blue Book. Do all the CR sections in the BB.</p>

<p>Math II - yes you will need to do additional studying (apparently you don’t even know basic trig?). Get Barron’s for this.</p>

<p>Chem - depends on where you are by the end of the year. You’re pretty far behind, even for a regular chem class. Get Barron’s and take the test in May or preferably June.</p>