SAT Questions

so basically I’ve narrowed it done to three: RocketReview, Princeton Review, and the Official SAT prep book

From what I’ve read, the RocketReview book seems very good, especially because it caters to the new SAT test. However, since it’s relevantly new, not many people know about it and I’ve heard it has mistakes. Almost everyone I’ve talked to recommends the Princeton Review book, but it seems like RocketReview may have some new, innovative tips that the Princeton Review lacks. Overall, however, the Princeton Review seems like a safe choice. Lastly, there is the Official SAT prep book. To me, it makes a lot of sense to buy this one, because the practice tests are written by the same people who write the real tests. Yet, I have not heard to many good things about this book. It is probably my third choice as of now. It would be so helpful if you could take some time to recommend a book to me, and also to tell me why that book is a good choice or why the others are bad.
Also, it might help if you tell me a bit about your experience. Additionally, I am also considering taking the ACTs. So if you have a recommendation for a book for that test that would be great. Thank you so much.

I’ve been trying to work through The Princeton Review 11 Practice Tests for the SAT. Before I did a few tests from the collegeboard book and I’ve found that the Princeton Review book seems much harder than the collegeboard’s – particularly the reading. Is it just me, or do other people feel the same?

Also, are the actual SATs easier, harder, or about the same as the Princeton Review SAT practice tests?

Is the writing really hard to do well on? At this SAT preparation course students, including my friend and I, took practice tests similar to the SAT, which I know because of taking tests from the blue College Board book and asking another friend who took the SAT and the same course when she was our age, about 2-3 years ago.

My friend got an 800 on writing, and I got a 740, but for some reason when she took the real SAT (I haven’t yet), she only scored a 600. What gives? She was really good at writing and did assignments for 25 minutes in 10 minutes, getting maybe 1 wrong. Also the person who is most likely gonig to be valedictorian at our school only got a 710.

Any tips? In the College Board book I’m scoring in the 700s, getting only maybe 4 wrong with. I think my essays are pretty good. I need a good writing score because math is the easiest for me, probably a pretty easy 770+, but critical reading I’m only getting mid to high 600s. I was counting on the writing, which is easy for me, to get me around 2150-2200, but people aren’t doing good on it. Why?? Advice???
Also, on the PSAT I got a 68 on writing (HOWEVER, only 3 were wrong and none blank; it must have been a bad curve, and after looking at the PSAT I realized one or two of those errors were really stupid mistakes).
I know I need a good score for good colleges. I don’t really need help with writing since I’m getting almost every question right under timed conditions. I just don’t get why such smart people are doing so poorly, including my friend who got an 800 on writing for a practice test similar to the SAT.

im really bummed out right out because i got a 1570 out of 2400 on my sat. i’ve been taking practice tests and i get at least 1650 but the real test seemed so much harder for me and i have no idea why. the math concepts were different than the prep tests i took. SATS are really difficult for me for some reason i mean i get good grades with a 3.9 unweighted gpa but the SAT is just a different feel. this is my first time taking it and i am a junior. ALSO if i retake it and do A LOT BETTER do they take the higher score?

im kinda worried at the moment because i want to go to a college such as UCSD UCD UCI which requires high SAT scores and good grades.

I’ve heard that College Board’s practice tests are "dumbed down" compared to the real thing. On the other hand, college board is the one distributing the tests, so it would seem like their tests would be most accurate. I took a practice test from a college board free guide and it did seem easier, but it’s not like i suddenly got all 800s on it, either.
What should I do? If you took the SAT in march, especially, if you used college board’s study guide, how did it compare to the actual test?
Thanks in advance!!!
thanks guys! specifically, what do you think of this book for the math section? (i suck at the math section)

I recently got back the scores for my first SAT:
Reading: 770
Writing: 680
Math: 560
I’m happy with all except math, which isn’t really good enough for the schools I’m considering. I’m not a bad math student (straight A’s), but English is more my strength and the hard math problems on the test were a little overwhelming, especially due to the time constraints. I took about 10 practice tests from Princeton Review and College Board and I had an SAT tutor as well, which was helpful. Besides those things, what else should I do to raise my math score? 100 points would be ideal, but I don’t know if that’s realistic before the next SAT. Also, I don’t want to jeopardize my reading and writing scores by taking the general again unless I have to because I don’t want them to be any lower. Would a higher score on an SAT II math level test suffice, or do I need to retake the reasoning test?

I am willing to devote 10 hours a day for the next three months to obtain a 2300/2400 on the SAT reasoning test. That is definitely not an exaggeration. I REALLY want to get into Princeton and I think I need a strong SAT score to do so. Which methods would be most worthy of my time:

An SAT prep course
Memorizing 1000 SAT words
Reading a book a week
Taking numerous practice tests
Memorizing all geometry and algebra theorems and formulae

Any other suggestions?

I want to prepare for the SAT and am planning on purchasing a study guide that will have good explanations, examples, practice tests, and vocabulary lists. Id like to buy only one that will be enough. Im thinking of buying Barron’s SAT 2400. Any suggestions and experiences? tips? all will be greatly appreciated :]

Only those who scored a 2000+ please.
Ill be taking the SAT and SAT II Chemistry and Literature this coming March, April, May, and June.
I have already begun studying out of books and using practice tests, although if you have any preparation tricks thatd be wonderful.
Thanks. :]

they guarantee up to 200 point improvement with their course..how do you know if their practice tests are as "true" to the actual SAT test?
Is there a standard for these companies?

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.

I got a 1280 on my SAT without any preparation at all…does it seem like I would be able to get a 170 on my LSAT with preparation courses, practice tests and lots of studying?

(I’m just entering my sophomore year of college this fall)

Is there even a correlation between SAT and LSAT???

Thanks

I took practice tests both from the College Board subject review and REA’s subject review… and my scores have a huge discrepancy, scoring 790 in the CB and in the mid-600s in REA’s. REA’s questions are much more difficult than the CB study guide, but I wasn’t sure how realistic my CB scores are compared to REA’s. Does anyone know if it’s okay to feel that I’m prepared enough, assuming my CB score is the more accurate estimate of my score?

I’m planning on taking the SAT in Spring and I’m looking for a book that has more practice questions. Im considering Princeton Reviews 11 Practice tests for the SAT and PSAT or Kaplans 12 practice tests for the SAT 2010. Which would be better? If anyone has any better books in mind feel free to tell me about them. Thanks

It would be great if it had some practice tests in it. I am aiming for a 30 on the ACT. Thanks!

I am currently studying for the june 7 biology sat 2 and am using the sparknotes study guide for it. I took all the practice tests and did satisfactory. I also have a white barrons book that i looked at the other day. I noticed that the practice tests were way harder. Does anyone know how hard the actual sat2 is compared to the sparknotes / barrons book practice tests?

I took the two practice tests from the cb sat 2 us book and got 740 on both tests but I was aiming for a little bit higher than that and closer to 800. What do you think I should do to prepare for the test? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

My parents have been pressuring me to take an SAT prep course as well as an ACT prep course. I feel like they are too much money. I have bought prep books and have been taking practice tests. I was wondering what everyone’s experiences were with SAT prep classes.

Would just using books and studying a lot suffice? I need to save money

some of my friends are taking SAT classes with teachers to prepare them for the real SAT. one of the classes lasts 4 months and costs 0..

im thinking of going to SAT seminars which hand out practice tests and tell you strategies.. plus i already have 3 SAT prep books

i dont know how much a teacher would help me, ive been told that the more practice tests and problems i do the better i will become at the SAT

i only missed one problem on the math portion of the PSAT (got a 75) and my writing score went up 6 points.. but my reading went down a point.. if that helps with suggesting if i should take SAT classes or not

I am a junior in high school taking the SAT this march and I have been trying to study by myself to save money. On recent practice tests, I have gotten scores like 1850/1860 and my goal for my first attempt at the SAT is above a 1950 [getting above a 1950 means my parents will let me go on vacation with my friend's family this summer!]. I just enrolled in this online course a couple days ago and I have three weeks to improve my grade. My breakdown was as follows: Critical Reading- Writing- 650 and Math-650. I feel like i should be able to get at least around a 750 in math because I’m in Calculus, so maybe i was just having a bad day. Do you think the Collegeboard Online SAT course will help me or should i do something else? Also, what other ways are good to study at this point? Please take some time to answer. Thank you!

Do you just go through practice tests and then review them? Anything else?

Please!!!! This is very important!!
An answer from someone who took a course would be great!

Discuss.

Lets say you take a lot of practice tests and study for the SAT by yourself, how high can you raise a 1470 if you study DAILY?

does the kaplin SAT classroom course share your scores on the practice tests with the rest of the class? thanks! cause that would be totally awkward :p haha

please explain why and if possible where is the best place to register (for an online course).

It’d be helpful if you provide a little bit about the site (fee, date class starts, time…)

thank you so much!!!!
I see. but what’s the difference between a course and more practice tests?
I know it sounds dumb. what I mean is if you take a course. wouldn’t they give you practices and explanations?