SAT Questions

i’ve heard that the East and West coast colleges look more at the SAT than the ACT. is that true?
i’m about to be a junior and i’ve taken the ACT once and got a 29, which i don’t think is bad for a first time. i wanna take it again once more and the SAT at least twice.
i’m debating what test to take Kaplan classes for and I’m not really sure.. any input? thanks (:

I’ve taken 3 subject tests, but I’m planning on taking them one more time on October 10. I’m now a senior, so it’s my last chance. These were my scores the last time:
Spanish 770
US History 690
Literature 420

I’ve been studying a lot for the SAT II Literature by using the Kaplan prep book. Also, I’m enrolled for AP English Literature so most of the stuff is sinking in b/c I have to study lots of literary devices (allusion, syntax, paradox, ode, etc.)

So do you think I’m studying effectively or what else can I do to study before October 10, 2009???

I decided not to go to SAT prep courses because I think I would learn more by studying straight from books myself. So I was wondering which books should I buy to study for the SAT? Should I buy from Kaplan, Princeton Review, College Board, or some other brand? If so, which specific books should I buy? Also, to study on the vocabulary, how should I study on them, using flash cards and where do I exactly buy them? Other things about studying for the SAT would be helpful too.

I know that Kaplan’s, Princeton, and College Board all have online SAT courses, but which one would you guys recommend? The cost of the class does not matter, so don’t worry about that. Just which one would help me raise my grade the highest?

at kaplan.

i’m gonna take math 2 and physics, but my biggest problem seems to be the timing, i could only finish half of the math test the first time i took it. which prep book will be the best for me to practice for subject tests?.

also, i did really bad in the critical reading section (410), compared to the other sections. i already have kaplan SAT reasoning prep book but i think i need another book that focuses on the critical reading section.

is the official SAT guide better or should i buy kaplan’s? or others?
oh, and should i but the study guide that has all the subjects in it? or is it better if i buy the study guide that has only physics, and math?
thank you!!

Is it Princeton Review, Gruber’s, Kaplan’s, Barron’s, RocketRevolution, etc…?

I took Honors Bio in 10th grade but I didn’t learn a thing. My teacher was horrible and did not even give notes. We learned the material by doing endless amounts of worksheets.

I’m currently thinking about taking the SAT Bio Ecology Exam because I’m in AP Environmental Science. However, I know very little about Bio besides ecology, and I need a way to learn the material, review, and prepare for the exam.
I’m probably going to buy several review books (Barron’s, Kaplan, Princeton Review). I’m also thinking about buying a used textbook to review.
What review book and what textbook do you guys recommend? (Textbook needs to cover all the material and be easy to understand and get through).
Any other recommendations for SAT Bio preparation?

Thanks a lot!

Does it really help? Should i take the Kaplan classroom course instead for 9?

As I’m preparing to move on to my sophomore year in high school, I am wondering if taking the SAT Subject Tests earliest as possible will look better than later test dates on a college application.

Instead of taking World History classes, I feel as if I want to commit my time into study and preparation for World History SAT Subject by using World History workbooks (such as Barron’s, Kaplan, etc)

To those who have taken the test: Was the test difficult? Did you take time preparing and studying? Do you recommend taking the World History class first and then the test later a better decision?

I’m a high 80 avg student. I was wondering if it is possible for me to get an 1800 without taking Kaplan/Princeton etc. SAT prep courses. Is it possible for me to get around an 1700-1800 studying with only SAT books at home?

i bought the official college board sat preparation book, im wondering if its necessary to buy other editions ?
if so, would you recommend editions such as the Princeton Review or Kaplan for SAT ? and why ?
what about for the ACT?
also, the new sat book is coming out in july i heard…but would buying the edition out right now be useful ?

plz help me with practice i mean what should i study for practicing SAT Math ,not the preparation book like barron or kaplan or any other.ONLY PRACTICE BOOKS

Does anyone know any reduced priced SAT tutoring services in NYC. Companies outside Kaplan or the Princeton Review. Thanks!!!

I’m a junior and am trying to gage what will happen next year, I’ll probably get a 3.6 or 3.7 GPA with 6 APs and 4 Joint enrolled classes, and since taking Kaplan Sat course, think I can get at least a 2000 all together, should I get into Georgia Tech or UGA?

I have the old Official College board study guide but i just found out a second edition just came out. Should i get the new one?is it worth it? I have also heard about the Princeton Review study guide and Kaplan study guide. Which one is better?

I’m not sure if i should take SAT classes. I know they are helpful but they are expensive. I was thinking about the Kaplan SAT Classroom…
Should i just study with the books or try and go to a class? Thank You for your advise.

I’m a soph in highschool who just took the PSATs. I’m waiting for my results now. I hardly prepared, since it’s really just a practice test of a practice test. I took the practice test at home the night before and that too, only the math part (my weakest subject). I’m not sure if I’m a motivated, studious type. I don’t think I am, unless I’m truly interested in the subject. (History, for example, is something I study for -at least 2 hours- because I adore history. Math I study for -at most 2 hours- because i’m not so fond of operations and logical things. I’m into less predictable things.) I’ve looked at the questions people have asked before about SAT preparation and am disappointed. The answers are SO varying. Princeton Review or Kaplan? Study on your on or in classes/tutoring? Barrons’ books or Collegeboard? Every time i think i know which way is better, based on answers, i find contradiction.

So, based on the information I’ve given you, what do you think is best for me? What kind of Review should I try first? How should I invest in my future?!?!

So I need an SAT Prep book specifically for strategies and I’ve narrowed it down to Kaplan 2400 and the online Tutorfox one. Which one would you recommend over the other?

I’ve heard a lot of good things from both, the Kaplan one I’m sure is good, but the Tutorfox I’m uncertain about — can anyone give me some specifics about this one? (# of pages, advanced strategies..etc)
Thanks.

Which one should more focus be put on, SAT preparation, or GPA. I am currently going into my sophmore year.
I make an average of a grade of 95 or 96 in all my classes, and I take all of the hightest ones I can take. (the grades range from 100s in 4.0 classes to 92s in 5.0 classes) Is this good for a high school freshman, or should I work even harder? I have also been going through a Kaplan SAT book. What is the above average median range of grades for students? Please Help!! thankyou!!!

I am really aiming for an 1800 on my second SAT. The first time I took the SAT I was tired and I was kind of sick so I made the following scores

Math: 450
Reading: 460
Writing: 560

Now the last practice test I took my scores were (I took a timed practice test)

Math: 530 (after averaging out the range in the princeton review book)
Reading: 620 (after averaging out the range in the princeton review book)
Writing: 630 (after averaging out the range in the princeton review book)

I had a neighbor of mines, who used to grade essays for collegeboard, grade my essay and I received a score of 5.

I want to get my math up in the 600s range. Is it possible for me to do this good on the REAL SAT ON OCTOBER 10th. I am really aiming for a 1900 though. I am a senior in high school. I studied 2 hours every day during the summer for the SAT. School started for me 4 weeks ago and even since then I have been studying for the SAT. Could it happen?

I have taken about 10 practice tests ever since May (the 1st week of summer). I plan on taking 2 more.

Any tips?

I own these books.

Sat math 800
Kaplan SAT Math workbook
Collegeboard official SAT Study guide
Princeton review cracking the SAT
and Princetion review 11 SAT practice tests
I do better on the collegeboard practice SAT tests though, I get more questions correct on all of the sections I get about 40 to 50 points higher on the total. So I usually make 1800s on the collegeboard SAT practice tests.

Is it going to your local learning center or going to a test prep service like Kaplan or Princeton Review?

Is it Princeton Review, Gruber’s, Kaplan’s, Barron’s, RocketRevolution, etc…?

I went to Barnes & Noble today to look for an SAT study guide, but there were such a wide variety of publishers and material, that I couldn’t decide on just one.

I lowered it down to Kaplan, The Princeton Review, and Sparknotes. Do either three of those sound like a reasonable choice?

Also, while I’m at it, does anyone have some true tips to increase my score on the SAT?

Thanks

I’m taking the ACT and the SAT in September, and I don’t have time to take regular classes, so I thought that online courses would be much more convenient, but I don’t know where to find them, or which preparation center( Kaplan, Princeton, Baron…) has the most effective online prep course.
also, I need these online courses to be during the summer.
Thank You for your help!