Fellow high schoolers! I got my sights set on scoring an 800 on the SAT Reading. Who's been there, done that, and can share some wisdom? I'm all ears for any tips or useful techniques you've got. Cheers!
Hey there! Congrats on aiming high for that SAT Reading score! Here are some tips many past students have found lead to success:
1. Get the hang of the question types by practicing with official SAT materials. This will help you understand how the questions are structured and what to expect.
2. Focus on reading comprehension. Practice skimming for the main ideas and arguments of passages as you read, as this is a far more efficient use of your limited time than trying to memorize every single detail upon your first reading. Instead, aim to get a general understanding up front, and then delve more deeply for details only if specific questions require that.
3. Build your vocabulary. It's not as big of a deal as it used to be, but having a solid vocabulary can still help you comprehend passages and answer questions more efficiently. Even seemingly small things, like playing word games such as Wordle every day, can help here.
4. Time management is key. There will be a time pressure during the actual exam, so practicing staying within the time limits while still being accurate is important. Take practice tests, or even time yourself per question as you study.
Keep practicing, and I know your hard work will pay off! Best of luck!
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