FOR the GENIUSES who got higher than a 2000 on SAT!!?

Question

how???? i got a 1960..... tell me ur secrets please..... use a book?

Answer 1

i would recommend that you buy the princeton review book that has 11 practice SATs. the only way to get better at the SAT is through practice

Answer 2

I wouldn't say there are any "secrets", but the general testing tips are good to keep in mind: for example, drinking water, getting a good night's sleep, and staying focused, to name a few. Also, if you worry about running out of time, bring a watch to keep yourself on track extra easily.

I knew that math would be hardest for me, so I took a prep class. I don't know that it really raised my scores much over what I would have gotten had I just gone in without the class, but it certainly did make me more confident, which can never hurt.

With literature, read slowly and carefully and use the process of elimination to narrow down your choices. Remember, even though you get docked a little bit for the problems you guess incorrectly, if you have only two options left then the odds are on your side.

Good luck!

Answer 3

The SAT requires ample mental preparation and toughness...

Here's how to raise your score by 100 points:

1. Math

Narrow down your weaknesses. I suggest getting a textbook from your high school and relearning the material from the basics(number theory, combinations, geometry(triangles in particular))...the shortcuts on SAT will get you 30 points ...knowing the concepts behind the questions is much more important and is a better guarantee. Barron's isn't too shabby.

2. Reading

Simply put, reading is just vocab and reasoning. Princeton's Word Smart book and Barron's word list in it's SAT book are good places to start for vocab. As for passages, you really need to challenge yourself with more material...some from "classics", but others from science or technical writing.

3. Writing

There are two components to focus on: raw grammatical understanding and clear expression of thought a.k.a. the essay. Cliffs Notes has a good number of grammar books out there, and I'm sure your local library has a number of writing books, but the best practice for writing will come from your everyday conversations. Have a talk with your parents, then try to write your side of the conversation in words: Is it the same on paper? If not, you should practice this skill more.

Answer 4

You got a 1960, so don't treat the situation like a 2000+ is out of your reach.  About 40% of students retaking the exam improve their scores.  If you study up a bit you should have no problem making a 40 point jump into the 2000's

Answer 5

Well how did you do on each part?

For math, just go through like every math section you can get your hand on. Learn short cuts. It's all about time management because most of the math questions are easy and possible, most people just mess up when they think a question is easy but end up misreading.

For everything else. Read. Read a lot of books. It'll increase your comprehensive skills and your vocabulary. Your writing may also get better.

Answer 6

Books can be ok, but I personally recommend a Kaplan prep course, I got a 1900 on their diagnostic test and ended up with a 2300 on the real thing!

By the way, a 1960 is a VERY respectable score, and people who get a 2000+ on the SAT are by no means geniuses, just good test takers.

You're almost there! Best of luck.

Answer 7

(Copied from another question I answered) :

I don't know if just using a book works. I had someone who scored really well a few years ago tutor me.

I found that the SAT writing is the easiest to improve. The first practice test I took, I got a 560 in the writing; by the time I took the actual SAT, I ended up with a 750.

Study basic grammar rules, once you know what shows up on the SAT, you can pick out the usual errors in a second (just make sure you don't fall asleep). For the essay, come up with a list of topics that you want to talk about. Topics that you are familiar with and can serve as an example for any question.

Math is a little more tricky. Use review books to learn what traps are usually laid for you to fall into and learn to avoid them. Otherwise, also figure out the basic types of questions that are tested.

For the reading, it's pretty obvious that studying vocab is the key, but for the passages, just read a lot.

Overall, take a lot of practice tests. I know they're really painful, but it does pay off.

Good luck!

Answer 8

yeah--i reads a lot and i listen when the teacher tries to learn me sumtin. duh.