<p>I’m currently taking almost a test a day minus the math section(best section but will still prep for it later) and essay. I’m doing tests under the time limit and COMPLETELY going over my mistakes. In addition I’m starting to review vocabulary every night for 30-60 min and reading up on some non-fiction articles such a New York Times and The Economist. My goal is to get 700+ in CR and near perfect on writing.(Up to -1 or -2). </p>
<p>Is there anything else I that I can do to supplement my SAT studying to focus on CR? Any advice would be helpful. :)</p>
<p>When you read articles or come across any word you are even remotely confused about, look it up in a dictionary. I recommend getting the Merriam-Webster app on your phone. When you look up the word, really soak in the definition and all of its different uses. You should then look at all of the word’s synonyms, related words, and antonyms, and look up any of those words that you don’t know. When you look up those words, then look at their related words. Keep looking up words and their related words until the you know what every word on the page you’ve arrived at means. </p>
<p>This is what I do. A “word adventure.” This helps you not be limited to the words that are in vocabulary lists, since they aren’t necessarily exhaustive lists of what you’ll see on a new SAT. Also, it’s advantageous to all forms of academics and the SAT essay. I’ve increased my own vocabulary immensely through this.</p>
<p>Thanks. I see what you’re saying. There are some words in the passage that may not come up on vocabulary lists but are found in general literature/articles. </p>
<p>It seems as if I need to completely immense myself in the art of reading are be active in my pursuits at all times. This is going to be a lot of work but hopefully it pays off…</p>
<p>Read. Anything and everything you can get your hands on. Think about the purpose of the passage and what words are used and why. Best of luck!</p>