how to improve my SAT critical reading scetion to get over 500?

Answer 1

You should get this book called "Score 2400" by Kaplan. It guarantees that if you're faithful to it, it'll help you score at least 700 on each section of the SAT.

I don't recommend SAT prep courses. I took three different ones, and I don't think any of them worked. The only thing that helped me was studying on my own, independently, with an SAT prep book.

This may seem ridiculous, but video games like Starcraft can actually help you improve your vocabulary and grammar, which are important parts of the Critical Reading section. And also, when you're watching TV, pay attention to the words that are said and look up every one you hear that you don't know.

Reading books is of course highly recommended for improving your critical reading score. You should have your own independent little project of reading one book on your own at all times, and as soon as you're done with that book, move on to the next one.

When you go to the bookstore, also look for some of those SAT books that have vocabulary flashcards in the back so you can study them.

I strongly recommend that you go to dictionary.com and subscribe to their 'word a day' thing. It'll E-mail you a new vocabulary word everyday and I think it really helps.

Your SAT book should also have a list of Latin prefixes and suffixes, which you should memorize. They'll help you figure out the meaning words you'll see on the test that you've never even seen before.

The best thing that will help is definitely those SAT practice books. Just do a little bit every day and your score can improve a lot, to something even higher than 500. Best of luck!

Answer 2

Practice makes perfect. There is no simple way to get a great score in that section. You just need to practice a lot. Read from newspapers or magazines. Learn a new word each day. The Critical Reading section in the SAT only tests your comprenhensive skills, and vocabulary.
There's not more to it. Just practice.