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Title: Cracking the Sat 2003 by Adam Robinson, John Katzman ISBN: 0-375-76246-9 Publisher: Princeton Review Pub. Date: 18 June, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $30.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.63 (35 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Super preparation for anyone, including high scorers
Comment: I've not read this year's edition, but I'm familiar with the editions of previous years. Without a doubt, this is the best test preparation book I have ever read, and I have read no small number of them. As others have pointed out, some of the strategies the authors describe border on the obvious, but these are sufficiently important, few, and entertainingly presented that this small lapse is quite acceptable. The book's practice tests are refreshingly indistinguishable from real SATs; they are certainly the best available, though those in Kaplan's SAT book are quite good as well.
Many reviewers have declared this book to be insufficient for those who seek high scores. I disagree strongly. Good advice is good advice, even if presented in a manner less than ceremonial. Pedantic word lists assembled without attention given to what words will likely appear on the SAT, though impressive and temptingly concrete, are not the best use of any preparer's time. Of greater importance than a presentation of all the math and English needed for the SAT is a thorough, insightful walking through of SAT questions, and that's where this book shines.
This book, the College Board's book of ten real SATs, and a functioning noggin are all anyone needs to succeed on the SAT. But if you've got money to spare, you might try the Kaplan book, too -- another look at strategy and a few more realistic practice tests can only help.
I have not yet taken the SAT. On practice tests, my scores started as low as 1440 but have since climbed well into the 1500's -- even to the point of a 1590 most recently. More than to any strategy, I attribute the improvement to increased familiarity with the test, and I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the contribution this book has made.
Rating: 3
Summary: A mediocre test preparation book
Comment: Many people go for the most popular book on the market, for example the Princeton Review or Kaplan. However, this book solely explains how to take the SAT, using tips and tricks provided by the author. Although knowing about "Joe Bloggs" and traps to avoid, this is not a satisfactory replacement for other SAT books on the market. The "Hit Parade", which is a list of SAT words that frequently come up on the SAT is alright. The Verbal section explanations and tricks are satisfactory. They just suggest that you memorize vocabulary and in conjunction, use their strategies. Math (which is my difficulty) is not explained thoroughly in this book. Yes, knowing the strategies is very very helpful, but honestly, there is no way you can get a high score without knowing how to solve the problem. The Math section of this book is shallow and does not provide adequate practice to prepare you for the SAT.
For the Verbal Section of the SAT, I recommend you get:
1) Barron's Guide to the SAT (21st Edition)
For the Math Section of the SAT, I recommend you get:
1) Gruber's Complete SAT to SAT Preparation
Good luck.
Rating: 5
Summary: I am an esay rater
Comment: Ok it DOES TEAH YOU STUF.
It just goes too basic on math.
Common area of a rectagle.
But its better than KAPLAN which dosen't teach you anything.
Kaplan only teaches you 5 steps, and how to do the test, not any material.
Its better than Barrons up to a point.
Barron isn't as well oragnanised. It's all crammed up.
I got 1570 before having this book.
I got 1600 after reading this book with Barrons.
Kaplan SUKS
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Title: Up Your Score: The Underground Guide to the SAT, 2003-2004 Edition by Jason Abaluck, Larry Berger, Michael Colton, Manek Mistry, Smitha Prabhuswamy, Paul Rossi, Chris Kalb ISBN: 0761126848 Publisher: Workman Publishing Pub. Date: 01 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: 10 Real SATs, Third Edition by The College Board ISBN: 0874477050 Publisher: College Board Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: How to Prepare for the Sat I by Sharon Weiner Green, Ira, K. Ph.D, Wolf ISBN: 0764113909 Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Kaplan SAT Verbal Workbook, 4th Edition by Kaplan Publishing ISBN: 0743230566 Publisher: Kaplan Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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Title: Kaplan SAT Math Workbook, 4th Edition by Kaplan ISBN: 0743230558 Publisher: Kaplan Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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