SAT studying

Nicole3
Tue, 10 Nov 2015 05:03:25 +0000

I have been waiting quite long to post this. But couldn’t find the time to, so i thought I would put this out there so that people benefit before the format for the test changes.
So i took the SAT 3 times and scored in the low 2000s; I could have gotten more but i can assure you that it was only because I prepared only for one day before each test.
But here’s what I do:

1. Do not rely on any other books by publishers such as (Barrons,Princeton or McgrawHill). trust me when I say that. Cuz i have looked at all three and I can assure you that will not be any help. They keep repeating the same things and make it redundant. Probably just use Barrons flash cards for Vocab, but DO NOT BUY BOOKS. They are such a RIP OFF.

2. Buy the blue book and treat them as real SAT Tests. DO NOT RACE THROUGH THEM. Use them wisely to test where you stand. Use them one by one and correct your mistakes before you take them.

3. To learn from mistakes, USE ONLINE RESOURCES. I might recommend you to take the PrepScholar course as it seems quite good, but even if you don't take the course, their blog posts are really helpful.

4. FOR CR: Google 'Grammatix' and download the book for free.READ THROUGH IT and USE THEIR TIPS.(really helps) I have a friend who got a 780 in CR after using it. I highly recommend it.

5. FOR WRITING: Google 'SAT Grammar Rules' and find the link to the grammar rules and memorise them. USE them constantly during the test. If you have the time, take out a novel and read it aloud(HELPS YOU REALSIE GRAMMAR RULES AS YOU READ). But READ IT ALOUD, it works best.

6. MATH: Trust me, I top my math class in school in ever exam when it comes to calculus and Statistics but i have never topped 750 in Math. The main Reason: I think the test is too easy for me and blaze through it. So to do better, go slow and look at the tricks in the questions. A few common tricks to look out for:

7. Properties of 0

8. Properties of 1

9. Prime numbers etc.

Although Everything I say might sound easy, do it. It really helps.
Don’t hesitate to PM for any help.
Kudos