2006-07-17 06:30:49 · 4 answers · asked by s_kundu88 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
A variety, don't rely on just one book! Go to your local library, they should have at least 10 different SAT books. You can also get little novels that use SAT-type words to get you familiar with them and see them in a simpler context (like a short story instead of just an analogy question). Try all kinds of different books to help you the most. Every SAT is different, there's thousands of versions of the same test, so you need to be prepared for everything.
Don't worry so much about it though, it's not really as hard as many people assume it is. It's a "Reasoning" test, so they really just want to see how good you are at reasoning and finding out the answer to something, it's not about just knowing a whole lot. So take your time and really read each question. Just don't read into it too much because a lot of them are designed to trick you, so go with your gut feeling. And if you really don't know, don't just pick any old answer! I'm sure you heard all that in school though, so just relax and be confident that you'll do well, and you should do fine.
Another tip is to get a good night's sleep and eat a breakfast high in protein in the morning to help you be as awake as possible. It's better to get 8 or 9 hours of sleep the night before than stay up all night cramming last minute facts and ideas into your head. Also bring a bottle of water with you to take the test and dress comfortably (nothing that will distract you like uncomfortable shoes or belts or anything).
Good luck!!!!
2006-07-17 06:33:57 · answer #1 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Amazon lists three books.
http://tinyurl.com/err4t
The one put out by the SAT book got the best reviews. However, if you're serious about getting a high score, buy them all. Also buy all the sample tests that the SAT people sell. That's the most important thing to do. There was one book something like ten sample SAT's. I'd get that if it's still available. Go to any college bookstore. That's where they'd have most of them.
2006-07-17 13:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Superstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's tricky when choosing SAT books cause there are so many in the market. rememeber the most important thing is variety...if you get stuck to just one book then youll only be strong in a certain number of questions which is not good! generally try a mix of PRINCETON REVIEW, GRUBBER'S, KAPLAN and BARON'S... best of luck!
2006-07-17 13:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a big blue one made by the CollegeBoard that's REALLY good. it's about $20 and it includes all sorts of practice questions, tests and tips.
2006-07-17 13:32:18 · answer #4 · answered by kittyluvr0223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋