<p>I think your “guide” was extremely helpful and I didn’t mind learning the grammar terms.</p>
<p>Since grammar seems to be the primary topic dominating this thread, here’s a doubt I’ve always had:</p>
<p>—Is it correct to say “I myself…”???</p>
<p>I think it is correct. I heard such phrase on TV show:
“I was thinking the same thing myself”</p>
<p>^If you heard it on a TV show, then I’m afraid it’s not 100% reliable. After all, TV shows are not reputed for precise grammar, and they are susceptible to the grammar mistakes that people make on an everyday basis. </p>
<p>Any academic explanation??</p>
<p>He himself, I myself, you yourself, etc., are all acceptable. In such a case, the reflexive pronoun is used to assure the pronoun. In that case, it’s called an intensive pronoun. Anyway, it’s 100% correct when using it for assertion. Examples: You yourself said that we wouldn’t have to pre-order. I myself couldn’t do it; do you think you can?</p>
<p>Good luck on the SAT today to those who are taking it.</p>
<p>Silverturtle, you have done an excellent job in compiling such a helpful guide together.
Early congratulations to your high school success, I have read your profile and stats, and they are quite impressive. All the best in college.</p>
<p>Silverturtle- Your guide continues to be very helpful and I am very impressed that you have devoted so much time to answering a myriad of questions all fall as a senior. Please let your fans know about your college acceptances-they should be pouring in any time now! Good luck!!</p>
<p>^ Yes, that’s correct. I’ll get my University of Illinois decision this Friday.</p>
<p>I am really surprised. Sorry you didn’t get in; it’s truly their loss (that’s if you still don’t get in in the regular decision). Good luck with the rest of your apps.</p>
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<p>Well, there’s still RD.</p>
<p>A friend give me this web site. I find it’s a magical discussion home where I can find I want anything.</p>
<p>This probably should belong in the subject test section, but there isn’t as much traffic there…:
are history SAT IIs looked down on? I’m afraid that, with my schedule loaded up on history AP’s, it’ll look like I took the easy way out by taking the subject test in US History (which traditionally has a very easy curve). Or am I just over-thinking this?</p>
<p>Also, if I took the Spanish subject test and did reasonably well (with just having learned spanish in school, not having it as a second language) would this be better than performing well in, say, history? Also, is their a preference of listening over reading for the language tests?</p>
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<p>You won’t be penalized for taking a Subject Test in an area in which you have a strong educational background. </p>
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<p>Between Spanish and US History, take whichever you think you will better on. </p>
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<p>SAT to be conquered</p>
<p>Is the sentence below correct?</p>
<p>Either Don or you is going to lead the class discussion.</p>
<p>I thought “is” should be replaced with “are” since “you” is closer to the verb. Which grammar rule to follow here?</p>
<p>^ The verb should agree with the closer part of the subject. “you” agrees with “are.”</p>
<p>Hi silverturle,
I have been trying to apply your tactics, but I don’t understand why I cannot go past the low 600 mark. How much time do you spend to do the long passages? It takes at least 15 mins for me to do those, plus 5 mins for short paragraphs and SC, leaving only 5 mins to check. It is very rushing.</p>
<p>When using the Bluebook, the last 7 tests have ranges of scores since they have never been administered. Is it accurate(or at least conservative) to assume that the curve is equivalent to the most unforgiving curve of the first 3 tests?</p>
<p>^ If you mean the 3rd test’s curve, I personally use it to determine my CR score. It won’t always be unforgiving, but I think it’s accurate.</p>