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I am an average or high SAT student ( I get 5 to 8 out of 10 or 11 questions per passage). . How much time should I spend on reviewing answers per passage. On SAT (reading or writing section). But English isn't my native language .
I am an average or high SAT student ( I get 5 to 8 out of 10 or 11 questions per passage). . How much time should I spend on reviewing answers per passage. On SAT (reading or writing section). But English isn't my native language . Finally, I am a homeschooler and How can I focus because my brain re...
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Can I use old SAT books to study for the new SAT?
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Best ACT review book to raise score from 33 to 36?
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Best ACT Math prep book for improving low scores?
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Best SAT review book other than the blue book?
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SAT score 150 points lower than predicted?
I got a 1650 on my SAT, and I was expecting to get at least an 1800. I did a fair amount of prep work before the test on my own and with Princeton Review books. Where am I going wrong? How can I make sure I reach my goal next time?
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What's the best review book I can use to improve my scores on the critical reading section of the SAT?
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I'm currently scoring a 2050 on the SAT, but I'm hoping to bring my score up to the 2200 range. Which review book should I use to bolster my studying efforts?
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Best ACT Prep Books for English and Reading?
I've consistently earned near-perfect scores on the Math and Science sections of the ACT, but my English and Reading scores are significantly lower (by ten points or so!). Which prep books should I use to improve my scores on the English and Reading sections?
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