SAT - Should I Study The Writing Section?

Applying to College
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<p>I’m taking the SAT in March, and I believe I can get my math score in the 700 range, and my critical reading in the upper 600’s if I focus on those two, and make sure I understand all the questions. </p>

<p>However the PSAT predicted the writing section to be my worst score, somewhere in the 500’s. </p>

<p>Well I plan on applying to UMiami, UCSB, CU-Boulder, SDSU, LMU, and Indiana…(maybe pepperdine, asu, and psu).</p>

<p>But only UCSB takes the writing section, so should I solely focus on the Math and Critical Reading section…or should I sacrifice the other portions just a little bit, to improve my Writing score??</p>

<p>Also what are the odds that my schools will start counting the writing section next year?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>The Writing section is the easiest to prepare for and do well on. I’d suggest studying for it a bit. A small amount of studying goes a long way.</p>

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<p>I agree, generally math and writing (it should really be called grammar) are the most formulaic.</p>

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<p>Study the Writing. It’s becoming increasingly important.</p>

<p>Plus, it really is easy to improve on the Writing section.
Once you learn the fundamental techniques, you can just apply them to different questions.</p>