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Summary: This book was very helpful
Review: I did very well on the PSATs with the help of this book. With the Cd-Rom I received additional guidance and real tests, and the sample tests were very similar to those on the real PSATs.
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Summary: Improved my score
Review: I didn't read this one, but I read a earlier version of it; and I am sure The Princeton Review did the same great job, and I must say it did improve my score from a 710 to a 720 in math, 570 to a 630 in Verbal, although I expected to get my verbal raised more, it was quiet sufficient. I would recomend this to anyone who needed help, but not to someone who already has a high score, not much would be gained.
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Summary: The best SAT prep book I have ever bought.
Review: I have been very stressed out on the subject of the SAT test, considering that it is the basis of college acceptance. This book helped me to get a perfect score on the test. If you are like me, and are completely stressed out, this is the book for you.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I loved this book. It improved my SAT score a great deal because it is incredibly user-friendly and has very useful information. Also, the authors of this book really understand what students need to work on when preparing for the SAT. Unlike other books that try to teach students ALL the math and verbal basics, this book focuses on essential topics that the SAT covers so students don't waste time studying unimportant information and helps them to avoid becoming even more confused about what to expect. Additionally, this book is written in a humorous style, which makes reading it more enjoyable than reading many other books I have come across. The SAT is a stressful enough experience, and I think this book helps reduce as much stress as possible. I have recommended this book to several people and they have all benefitted from greatly from it. Good luck!!
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Summary: this is probably the worst review book I ever used
Review: I started studying for the SAT with this book. I immediately didn't like the whole discussion about Joe Bloggs and the idea that the people making up the test are trying to trick you on every problem. But I still used the book for a while. A few of the strategies and tactics were OK, but most of them were either stupid or not very well explained. I finally gave up on the book and tried two others: Gruber and Barron's. Both were much better than Princeton---Barron's was clearly the best. I learned much more from that book than the others.
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Summary: Very Helpful
Review: I used the 2001 version and I just got my scores back and I got 150 pts higher overall. This was a very helpful book, easy to read and practice with, good tips, made the SAT seem not quite as frightening, and the stratagies are wondeful!!!I highly reccommend it.
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Summary: The best books I have ever read
Review: I would first like to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to the Princeton Review. I am a high school junior who believes your test prep books are by far the best books I have ever read. They are very concise and to the point and are currently helping me in studying for tests. I have purchased the SAT, ACT, AP Chemistry, and AP Calculus Princeton Review Books. I am planning on taking the AP Micro and Macro Economics Exam this May. However, I have not been able to find any books on this subject. Please tell where I can find one or consider publishing one in the future. I know a large number of people who would be interested in buying an AP Economics book. Thanks again for all your help.
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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: I'm currently a junior in high school(El Modena High, Orange CA) and have taken the PSAT twice; once my sophomore year and once this year. In my sophomore year, I got a shock... Being an honors student and having very high percentile rankings on other "standardized" tests, I expected a fairly high score; instead of something more like a 1300 I received a 1060! This got me to spur into action... This last summer I purchased the Princeton Review's Cracking the SAT I & PSAT; after thorough studying and practicing I took my PSAT again in October. This time around I received a 1190. Nothing to brag about(I want a 1450 now; I'm planning on taking a course offered by the Princeton Review), but if you analyze this score and compare it against my previous score, you will find a 130 point increase. Quite a lot indeed. I happily recommend this book to any high school student in need of help for the SAT I or PSAT; especially when time and money are your constraints.
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Summary: Super preparation for anyone, including high scorers
Review: 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.
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Summary: Awesome book
Review: it helped a lot. this book is for those who want to know stratagies for the SAT. the bad part about the book is that the 2 practice tests are stupid! after reading the book you should practice your new skills and take the tests in the book: 10 Real SAT's the people who make that book, are the same people who make the actual SAT. With the combination of the two books, my score went up 130 points!
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