<p>I agree with ilikepizza to a certain extent. I think that some test takers, no matter how hard they try will not be able to crack the SAT. I was one of them. Like you, I studied hard using guides and took a few free classes and still did not feel like I did well on it. Instead of wasting my time taking the test over I took the ACT and felt like I did better. While you and others might be able to prepare and do well, I do not think that that is the case for everyone who might take the same approach. Perhaps we think or are taught/learn differently, but I think that it is safe to say that there is a reason why we have two tests, and I am glad that we do.</p>