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Here are some tips:
- Take the passage literally. If it were up to interpretation, the College Board would have problems. It's not like school where if you can prove the answer correct through interpretation, the correct answer MUST be present in the text.
- Many problems with reading that I faced were with focusing and deep reading. Make sure you are focused on the passage.
- When you are finished with a practice test, ALWAYS review it. This will help you learn and understand what you are doing wrong.
- If you can check out books from your local library. I totally recommend the SAT black book. https://www.amazon.com/SAT-Prep-Black-Book-Strategies/dp/0692916164/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_XpBRCCARIsAItJiuR6HFj0ZpwCcXN14aIPlKCOD3OGAEN_5oro5AvCUWHEOZ_LbP5bYb0aAnCDEALw_wcB&hvadid=241648829517&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012138&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17497859065999215882&hvtargid=kwd-61311316065&hydadcr=8453_10382305&keywords=sat+black+book&qid=1564323775&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
- Don't rush. Many mistakes are silly mistakes that are made from testers looking at the time and worrying about not finishing.
- If you rule out an answer, make sure you rule it out for the right reasons.
- The most important thing is that the answer, again, is ALWAYS in the passage. If you look close enough, you will ALWAYS find it.
I hope this helps. I'm pretty okay at reading but absolute trash at math.
You can try getting the Princeton practice tests off Amazon for extra practice. Although I think each edition is pretty much the same so you could probably make do with an older one as well.
Consider reading this book, I highly recommend: SAT Prep Black Book
While it is for the SAT, there are many overlapping concepts between the PSAT and SAT. Speaking from a person who went from scoring high-500 to a 710 on the SAT, I found this book very useful with the ERBW section, specifically in giving tips on how to approach different types of questions and helping you get in the proper mindset to tackle the test! It also has extensive examples of math problems and multiple ways to do each one!
Good luck, you got this!!!
There are helpful books that devote chapters to different aspects of becoming an adult -- budgeting, planning ahead for life goals, learning life skills, household tasks, etc. One such book that's helpful to have around to refer to is Adulting 101. It includes a section in the back devoted to survival and thriving in college.
Buy the SAT Black book: https://www.amazon.com/SAT-Prep-Black-Book-Strategies/dp/0692916164/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PP8U8R320F6W&keywords=sat+black+book&qid=1660153500&sprefix=psat+prep+book%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1
- Follow everything there as closely as you can
- Only use official SAT Practice materials (Such as the ones on the SAT mega thread)
- Trust me you'll get a lot more than 1350
Sure. sat black book Online resources were just 1600.io which I used for a month and khan academy free practice for mainly grammar.
Once you've demonstrated you can do the work it comes down to what the committee thinks you would add to the class. It's not a purely an academic determination. Someone who is "interesting" might get the nod over someone else with slightly better stats, who has more research experience, etc.
If you get the time, you might want to read this book. Written by a Dartmouth AO, it does a better job of explaining what I was trying to convey above.
Hi! I would 100% recommend the SAT Prep Black Book, i’ll link it right here for you. It may seem expensive, but it’s definitely worth the read and helped me a lot in my 2 weeks of study. Best of luck to you!
2nd edition is current and available everywhere. It’s currently Amazon’s #1 Best Seller
https://www.amazon.com/SAT-Prep-Black-Book-Strategies/dp/0692916164/ref=sr_1_1
My daughter had no problem using it
I’m basically stealing this from the black book (which I highly recommend you read if you’re having trouble) but always remember there is only ONE definitive answer for each question. Never make yourself believe an answer choice when it clearly isn’t demonstrated or restated in the passage. That’s just one of manyyy things I’ve learned reading the black book so i think you’d have a lot of clarity checking it out
Sorry for late reply. The title is Sat Premium Prep 2022 The Princeton Review
And the link is:
NTA. Might be harsh in the way you said it, but bragging about valedictorian is a bad look. Colleges don’t like accomplishments accompanied with ego/arrogance. If he ties his identity too much to #1 he will most likely be disappointed at some point in life. Perspective: Princeton university told OCR that 82 percent of the valedictorians in the applicant pool for the Class of 2010 were not admitted, and over 50 percent of applicants with perfect SAT I scores of 2,400 were not admitted. I suggest you recommend a new book: https://www.amazon.com/Valedictorians-Gate-Standing-Getting-Applying/dp/1250619033
Sounds like you were trying to give him a reality check- what he has accomplished is amazing & difficult, a point of pride, but you & your friends already got the point. Hopefully there is more to him than a class rank.
For a high school freshman I feel like the big things you can do are focus on the position you are going to be in when you go into the work force. Getting into a good school is important and I'm sure everyone is going to pound that into your head over and over again for the next four years, but few people will really tell you about how to strategize when it comes to managing the debt.
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2021: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes There is a new edition published every year and it is a great resource. Even if there are few scholarships available to freshmen, apply to as many as possible so that by the time you're applying as a junior or senior you will be a scholarship application pro.
Truthfully the actual money I saved in high school and the first couple years of college was inconsequential. But the important thing is developing a general attitude of frugality. It's only as complicated as you make it. Use common sense, when friends tell you it's ok to spend more than you have in your bank account don't believe them. Just don't dig a hole for yourself and you'll be fine.
Common holes people dig include
Failing a bunch of classes
Credit card debt
Smoking cigarettes or abusing substances in general
Going to an expensive college because it was the highest ranked school you got into
Picking a college major without googling the actual program outcomes. What jobs do people actually get with this degree? What do they make at the entry level (not average)?
Assuming that because high school was easy for you, college will also be easy
Ignoring bad program outcomes by assuming you'll want to do a master's or Ph.D. eventually (most people don't)
Getting in legal trouble that leads to losing your financial aid
The Grammar section is the next easiest to improve. My daughter improved a lot with Grammar from the Black Book in just a few hours of study:
Almost everything she was missing was from a misunderstanding of SAT grammar vs. normal grammar, their rules are very specific.
I had her read through the section that was giving most of the errors (the Black Book calls it "comma sandwiches," then go back and re-take those questions. Then, we analyzed her few other mistakes based on the SAT Black Book explanations, it was just a handful of other questions. The Black Book has very good explanations for the first 4 tests.
thank you so much! i’ll try and address each part of ur comment!
SAT Prep Black Book: The Most Effective SAT Strategies Ever Published https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692916164/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tPDlDb5V776J9
The College Panda's SAT Math: Advanced Guide and Workbook for the New SAT https://www.amazon.com/dp/0989496422/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LPDlDbGJKRH63
^the books are the best price off amazon to my knowledge.
the main thing that really helped me improved was getting into the mindset that no single trick or tip was gonna help me get a big score improvement, rather hard, consistent work over an extended period of time would.
i did use khan academy but not all that much. i found it to be significantly harder than the real thing and i didn’t really benefit from using it. uworld was much more helpful.
The Kaplan ones are a lot harder than the college board ones so they make u think a lottt harder. I used the SAT Prep Black Book: The Most Effective SAT Strategies Ever Published https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692916164/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UaGoFbYVE2KSY
Practice won't help you at this point, you're not scoring well due to a lack of understanding rather than a lack of knowledge. I suggest reading the first ~80 pages of the black book (https://www.amazon.com/SAT-Prep-Black-Book-Strategies/dp/0692916164/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=black+book&qid=1572112910&sr=8-1) (or try finding a PDF online).
I got a 1280 on my last practice test like you and kept getting a 600 on all my readings then I got Mike Barret Black Book ” and it improved my reading score significantly in only 2 and a half weeks and I’m planning on using this till December and March if I need the March SAT and I’m fully expecting to go from 610 to 740-750 in reading. Use this man I promise you it helps in all aspects of the SAT.
I've seen this book being mentioned all over the subreddit. Just wondering, are you talking about this book?
https://www.amazon.com/SAT-Prep-Black-Book-Strategies/dp/0692916164
How good is it? I am actually considering buying it now.
There are many people who experience difficulties at school. You may want to explore what those difficulties are with you. Consider seeing a counsellor of some sort. You may have one available to you for free at your school.
You may want to read this book, it's helped me a lot through my studies. http://www.amazon.com/Memorize-Tests-Examinations-Robert-Lighter-ebook/dp/B013TJRY7U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1442321026&sr=8-3&keywords=robert+lighter
Consider readings this text:
Studying/Memorization/Preparing for Coursework How to Memorize for Tests and Examinations By: Robert Lighter http://www.amazon.ca/Memorize-Tests-Examinations-Robert-Lighter-ebook/dp/B013TJRY7U/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1439837301&sr=1-1&keywords=How+to+memorize+for+tests
Take full-length practice tests in a quiet place, and using the time limits given by each section. That way you can know exactly what your score would be if you took it today. Identify your weak points and study those subjects.
Don't procrastinate. If you want a decent score improvement you need at least a few months of studying, or more for many students. If you're taking the SAT this June, you should have started studying in January! If you're taking the October test, you're in a good position to begin studying now.
Books, books, and more books. These ones will give you a good start: