Barron's SAT 2400: Aiming for the Perfect Score 
asked by shirley49 on November 18, 2006 7:46 AM
Most college-bound test-takers already know that 2400 represents a perfect score on the new-format SAT. This book focuses on meeting the needs of top students, the young men and women who believe they can approach that perfect score when it’s time for them to take the SAT. The authors skip past obvious test-taking strategies, coaching students on the do’s and don’ts of smart test-taking, using focused and effective techniques. Their goal is to help top students score 700 or above on all three sections of the new SAT—Critical Reading, Writing, and Math. A score of 2100 or higher will set test takers apart from the crowd, placing them in the top 5% of high-achieving students throughout the country, and virtually guaranteeing them acceptance to the most prestigious and academically challenging colleges. The authors present strategies for tackling the hardest questions on the SAT. Critical Reading strategies are given for both long and short passages. Coaching for the Writing Section covers essential grammar for the three question types and guides students on how to write an exemplary essay in 25 minutes. The Math Section reviews topics in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and word problems. The book features many practice questions in all test areas with thorough answer explanations. Valuable appendices include upper-level vocabulary lists and useful math formulas. High-achievers will value this book as that extra leg-up to help them get those scholarships and gain admission to the college of their choice.
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This is an abridged version of a review at CEEAE dot org:
Highly recommended strategy book. Huge font used throughout book and NO practice tests.
If you are only looking for a book to provide you with strategies for the SAT, this may be it. This book has just about every strategy known to SAT preparation. This was the first book reviewed that correctly presented the Writing Skills strategies. The strategies presented for the Essay were also the best of any book reviewed thus far.
If you are looking for a single book for SAT preparation, this is not it since it lacks practice tests, which are integral to any SAT preparation plan. One possible solution would be to pair this book with either The Official SAT Study Guide or Princeton Review's 11 Practice Tests for the SAT and PSAT, 2007. The Official SAT Study Guide contains 8 tests, from the people who make the test, but they lack explanations. Princeton Review's book has explanations and the Equating sections, but the tests are not made by the test makers.
A few caveats are in order, though. The ample amount of strategies may be overwhelming to some students at first. Also, like other books in the Barron's series, this book's presentation is like that of a textbook. This book is less like a textbook than others in the series, but it is still a dry read relative to other books.
Highly recommended strategy book. Huge font used throughout book and NO practice tests.
If you are only looking for a book to provide you with strategies for the SAT, this may be it. This book has just about every strategy known to SAT preparation. This was the first book reviewed that correctly presented the Writing Skills strategies. The strategies presented for the Essay were also the best of any book reviewed thus far.
If you are looking for a single book for SAT preparation, this is not it since it lacks practice tests, which are integral to any SAT preparation plan. One possible solution would be to pair this book with either The Official SAT Study Guide or Princeton Review's 11 Practice Tests for the SAT and PSAT, 2007. The Official SAT Study Guide contains 8 tests, from the people who make the test, but they lack explanations. Princeton Review's book has explanations and the Equating sections, but the tests are not made by the test makers.
A few caveats are in order, though. The ample amount of strategies may be overwhelming to some students at first. Also, like other books in the Barron's series, this book's presentation is like that of a textbook. This book is less like a textbook than others in the series, but it is still a dry read relative to other books.
reviewed by daddyadd on November 29, 2006 3:15 AM
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The guide was pretty good, it contained relaxing and reading techniques (to weave out trick questions). The only real way to score a perfect 2400 is either Geniality or constant testing. If anyone seeks a perfect 800 on the math portion, go to
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watch the instructional videos and contact vinod43@hotmail.com if you have any questions or need help.
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watch the instructional videos and contact vinod43@hotmail.com if you have any questions or need help.
reviewed by spiderman on November 29, 2006 1:18 PM