best book for SAT critical reading prep?

Question

strictly for critical reading only

Answer 1

Dude. Princeton Review ALL THE WAY. I actually took the SAT course at Princeton Review and their books were awesome. If you follow their guidelines, you'll seriously get 12's everytime. Forget Collegeboard because they're just sketchy...Think about it, the more number of times you take the test, the more money they make :)

Answer 2

I don't think it matters what book, what matters is that you read one. Visit your public library or counseling center and there should be a wide choice. You can buy one at your local book store too. Buy the one that's the easiest format for your learning style.

You can also find great resources on the College Board website, or the University of California offers a free test prep on their website. Just google UC free test prep and it should come up.

Preparing for the SAT is more about doing something, rather than finding the exact book you need. One of the best things you can do is read the newspaper, a news magazine or something that challenges your mind. You're on the right track. Good luck!

Answer 3

There really is not a single book that tackles this issue. I would recommend heavy exposures to arduous reading. Ask yourself questions as you are reading these materials to see if you truly understand the text and the inclinations that it offers the reader.

I recommend that you buy the Blue Book ("Official Collegeboard"). First, it's made by the creators of the test, so the questions will be similar. Second, it offers you more practice, which is basically what you're saying you need.

Take practices tests, no matter where they're from. Familiarize yourself with the exam.

Answer 4

For one thing, collegeboard is quite good, since they're the ones who make the tests! But i think they only give practice tests, not too much prep