Hello, lovelies! This week, I talk about how I got a 2300+ on the SAT without any outside tutoring or prep classes. Yes, it’s possible, and I tell you how to do it in the video.
I also put together a masterpost of resources below. Even if you aren’t self-studying, a lot of these things might be helpful:
Official College Board SAT Study Guide (The Blue Book)
Direct Hits Vocabulary (Volume 1) // Direct Hits Vocabulary (Volume 2) — What makes these books stand out from other SAT vocab books is the use of pop culture references to explain definitions. For example, the first word in Volume 1, ambivalent, is given the sentence: “In The Avengers, Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner, and Thor are initially ambivalent about joining S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Avengers Initiative.”
Barrons SAT 2400 — Fabulous book, helpful strategies. I didn’t read the whole thing or do all the practice problems; I only used it for extra help on the sections I struggled with.
Grubers SAT 2400 — Didn’t personally use it myself, but it was recommended by a lot of my friends.
→ Non-SAT Critical Reading Advice
→ My favorite reading sources:
The Atlantic — mix of interesting articles
Variety — pop culture focus, but with more cultured language
New Yorker — very cultured, good place to pick up vocabulary
New York Times — classic SAT reading material
Boston Globe — I have a soft spot in my heart for their entertainment and style sections
National Geographic — exactly the sort of passages you’ll find on the SAT
→ Vocab Flashcards (mentioned in video)
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